Molchat Doma performs at the Echo in Los Angeles on Oct. 9, 2024. Photos: Paige K. Parsons. LOS ANGELES — There’s a unique thrill in stumbling upon a surprise show by one of your favorite bands. Belorussian post-punk band Molchat Doma, which just announced a 60-date tour in support of…

Molchat Doma, courtesy Stas Kard. Editor’s note: This interview took place long before Russia’s active war in Ukraine. Belarus was a staging ground for Russia’s invasion. While Belarus publicly supports Russia, some Belarusians are fighting on the Ukrainian side. Much has been written about an initial wave of TikTok users…