“’Teroborona’ is a term for Civil Defense Units formed of civilians who stood up to protect Ukraine,” explains Eugene Hütz, the fiery and intensely charismatic frontman of self-proclaimed gypsy punk rock band GOGOL BORDELLO about the English translation of the title of their new song whose video is released via Cooking Vinyl.  A provocative and humanizing video, “Teroborona” puts a very real face on the Ukrainian militia who are currently fighting against Russian invaders to their homeland. 

With scenes depicting fresh-faced civilians picking up arms and performing drills to prepare for battle, the video is an incendiary statement about Ukrainian patriotism and its widespread embrace. “Many of my artist and musician friends had to pick up arms and join Teroborona,” he continues. “This is a dedication to their courage and to the courage of all defenders. The song is rooted in Ukrainian traditional dance ‘Arkan,’ one of true Ukrainian Hutzul spirit.”

Interspliced with scenes of Gogol Bordello and featured guests The Cossacks performing the song, “Teroborona” not only offers moral support but practical support as well.  All proceeds from the sale of the track will go toward the band’s Cauze campaign, a modern Donor-Advised Fund that donates to Care.org’s Ukrainian Crisis Response.

Currently on tour in Europe, Gogol Bordello and especially Hütz have been on the forefront to bring more attention on the invasion of Ukraine. Bearing witness as his homeland endured the heinous barrage of a violent and deadly invasion from Russia, Eugene recently joined forces with Les Claypool of Primus to collaborate on “Zelensky: The Man With the Iron Balls,” a joint release to rally support for the Ukrainian people. The track also features Stewart Copeland, Sean Lennon, Billy Strings, and fellow Gogol bandmate  Sergey Ryabtsev. Proceeds from the sale of the single will be donated to Nova Ukraine, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing humanitarian aid to the people of Ukraine.

EUROPE TOUR DATES
Jun  11            Helsinki, FI                           House of Culture
Jun 12             Tallinn, EE                            Helitehas
Jun 13             Riga, LV                                 Palladium
Jun 14             Vilnius, LT                            Loftas
Jun 16             Warsaw, PL                           Stodola
Jun 17             Krakow, PL                           Studio
Jun 18             Wroclav, PL                          A2
Jun 19             Prague, CZ                            Lucena Music Bar
Jun 21             Wien, AT                               Simm City
Jun 22            Zagreb, HR                            INmusic Festival
Jun 24            Tel Aviv                                 Barby Club
Jun 25            Tel Aviv                                 Shuni Amphitheatre
Jun 27             Budapest, HU                      Budapest Park Open
Jun 29            Bucharest, RO                      Arenele Romane
Jul 1                Plovdiv, BG                           Wrong Fest
Jul 2               Istanbul, TR                          ParkFest
Jul 4               Thessaloniki, GR                 Principal Club
Jul 5               Athens, GR                           Technopolis
Jul 8               Bellaria/Rimini, IT             Beky Bay
Jul 9               Palmanova-Udine, IT         Square
Jul 10             Milan, IT                               Carroponte Open Air
Jul 12             Karlsruhe, DE                      Substage
Jul 13             Luxemburg, LU                   Den Altier
Jul 14             Nijmegen, NL                      Doornroosje
Jul 16             London, UK                          Electric Brixton