Rusowsky Establishes Himself as a Leading Figure in Experimental Pop at the Roig Arena Auditorium
The artist captivated 2,000 attendees at the Valencian venue during the first of the two concerts he will perform there, both sold out.
“Kinki Fígaro,” “Bby Romeo,” and “malibU” were some of the songs featured throughout the evening.
With Rusowsky, you must always expect the unexpected. He proved this tonight during the first of the two concerts he will offer at the Roig Arena Auditorium, both of which sold out in just minutes. Around 2,000 young fans arrived excited to the Valencian venue to listen to and sing with an artist who has broken every mold, showcasing boundless creativity.
The popularity of Ruslán Mediavilla, better known as Rusowsky, skyrocketed in 2019 when, completely independently, he began sharing his songs on digital platforms. With highly minimalist productions and a strong emotional tone typical of bedroom pop, Rusowsky gradually made his way onto the charts within the realm of experimental music.
Now, following the release of his debut album “Daisy” — widely acclaimed by critics and centered on themes of love — Rusowsky has embarked on his most extensive tour yet, featuring concerts full of contrasts. The evening began with Rusowsky emerging onstage wearing his characteristic wig as the first chords of “Johnny Glamour,” his collaboration with Las Ketchup, started to play. Other tracks from “Daisy” followed, such as “Altagama,” “4 Daisy,” and “Sophia,” one of his most notable ballads with hints of bachata.
The show, a true emotional roller coaster moving aesthetically between the performative and the intimate, also included some of the Madrid-born artist’s early releases, such as “Brujita,” “Cell” and “Gata,” one of the experimental anthems from his collective Rusia-IDK. “Kinki Fígaro” showcased Rusowsky’s classical music training through a composition that deconstructs itself, shifting from orchestral sound to a blend of hip-hop and electronic music. “Mwah” began with Rusowsky alone at the piano, from which he stepped away halfway through the song. “Bby Romeo” made his commitment to experimental pop especially evident, but it was the chords of his viral hit “malibU” that sparked the evening’s biggest collective moment of euphoria.
He closed the night with “Dolores” and “Valentino,” reaffirming what has been clear for months: Rusowsky’s sound transcends genres, expanding and blending them with such singularity that he has become one of the most versatile figures in the Spanish musical avant-garde.
