Novi Tsvetya (Нови Цветя) is a Bulgarian punk rock band. Formed in 1979, they are considered the first punk rock group to emerge from Bulgaria.[1] Growing up in Kyustendil, a town near the Macedonian and Serbian border, the future band members listened to and were influenced by punk playing on Yugoslavian radio, which ultimately led them to forming their own outfit.

Novi Tsvetya (Нови Цветя)
OriginKyustendil, Bulgaria
GenresPunk rock
Years active1979 – Present
LabelsAon Productions
MembersAngel Pavlov (drums, vocals)
Krasimir Baraklyiski (vocals)
Ivan Popov (guitar, vocals)
Valeri Stoichkov (bass guitar, vocals)
WebsiteOfficial Page

Inspired by bands such as Slade and Bijelo Dugme, Novi Tsvetya spent their first years underground due to the censorship imposed by the communist government and didn't make an official appearance on stage until 1990.[2] Their first album, a compilation, was released in 2004 and comprises all their recordings from the band's formation until 1995.

Discography edit

Radiacia: Punk Rock Made in Bulgaria 1979-1995 (2004)
Zemen Rai (2007)
Punk For Global Chaos...In 2010 (2010)[3]

References edit

  1. ^ "Punk Rock in Bulgaria 1979-2008". WordPress.com. 30 August 2008. Retrieved 13 May 2015.
  2. ^ "Interview: Novi Tsvetya". Rawknroll.net. 2003. Retrieved 13 May 2015.
  3. ^ "Novi Tsvetya Discography". Discogs.com. Retrieved 13 May 2015.