Piroshka

Piroshka is a UK alternative rock group led by Miki Berenyi, formerly of Lush. Formed in 2018, the band brings together Berenyi with Kevin McKillop, Justin Welch, Michael Conroy and Oliver Cherer. The line-up gives the group the character of a supergroup, with members drawn from other British indie and alternative acts.

Formation and name

The group takes its name from the Hungarian word for “missile” and from a Hungarian folktale associated with Little Red Riding Hood. Berenyi’s role as frontwoman links the project to her earlier work with Lush, while the band also reflects the long-running connections between its members in the UK indie scene.

Sound and releases

Piroshka works in shoegaze, dream pop and indie rock, with a sound that combines dreamy guitar pop with heavier textures. Its first single is “Everlastingly Yours,” and its debut album is Brickbat. The group’s music is described as closely related to Lush’s shoegaze, while also pursuing a more elusive and weightier approach.

Membership

The band includes Miki Berenyi, Kevin McKillop, Justin Welch, Michael Conroy and Oliver Cherer. Berenyi fronts the group, and the project is presented as a collaboration between musicians from Lush, Moose, Modern English and Elastica.