Major Moment is a pop-metal band from Boston. Formed in 2018, the indie band has steadily gained a following, with songs recently played on Sirius XM's Octane, and a tremendous effort of self-promotion on social media, and the world is taking notice. I found them on a Facebook post and decided to order a free CD. When it arrived, I fell in love with their sound, and a cool extra was that a bunch of "goodies" were included in the package! Their sound is a genre-defying mash-up of synth-driven melodies, catchy drumbeats, and the perfect balance of guitar.
Topping off the sound are the dual vocals of Russian-born husband and wife Andrey Borzykin and Sasha Razumova. They complement each other in perfect harmony during softer ballads and power-driven metal crunch!
MSM had a chance to catch up with the band and chat about influences, momentum, and what's next as they carve out their place in today's music scene.
The name 'Major Moment' suggests a turning point. Was there a personal or artistic 'major moment' that inspired the name?
A universal one. Music is the universal language, and we wanted our name to reflect that somehow. "Major Moment" checked all the boxes we were looking to check: it's memorable, easy enough to Google, means something unique to all of us, and yet we can all relate to some global major moments that happened in history. We're on a mission to inspire our listeners to pursue their dreams, and believe that music is a very powerful tool that can help you move mountains. And while you're on this journey with us, you're likely to experience a lot more 'major moments' in your life.
Your sound has often been described as cinematic, intense, and layered with synths and harmonies. When you're creating music, what usually comes first - the emotion, the lyrics, or the instrumentation?
Lyrics almost never come first in our case. It usually starts with production elements, like synths or a beat, a melody, or a chord progression. That creates an emotion and inspires the direction of the song, its lyrics. I've been thinking of doing some live streams where I would just be working on some new Major Moment demos live on stream. We'll see what happens. We have also posted production breakdowns and uploaded some very raw demos on our Patreon, so anyone interested in learning about our process, you're more than welcome to
sign up. You'll not only receive exclusive content like this, but also significantly help us to grow our career, so that we can finally quit our day jobs and focus on music and touring full time!
How do you approach balancing heaviness with melody, especially when integrating synths and dual vocals?
We don't think our music is that heavy or heavy at all, to be honest. Like, yeah, it falls under the general umbrella of the metal genre, but so is hair metal, for example, which we wouldn't consider very heavy either. Melody is king when it comes to our songwriting. Production is the close second. Complex, multilayered sound is something that we always liked, and this is the kind of music we want to make. It's like a good movie or a book, that every time you watch it (or read it), you can find something you didn't notice the first time. That ear-candy makes it fun but also keeps it fresh and interesting every time you listen to the song. We like spicing it up here and there to make it interesting, and we're experimenting with different sounds and styles all the time, so if you're looking for more heavy AND more pop-sounding songs all at the same time, our upcoming album "In Love & War" might be of some interest to you. We just opened pre-orders on our website, and they come with some amazing bonuses, so we highly encourage you to check it out - https://majormomentband.com/in-love-and-war/
Andrey and Sasha, your vocal interplay is such a signature part of the band's identity. How has your vocal chemistry developed over the years?
Funny enough, Sasha wasn't even originally in Major Moment; it just so happened that the then-bandmates failed to learn harmonies for an upcoming show, Sasha offered to fill in just as a background vocalist, then became a full-time member, then grew into the front woman she is today. We both had heard a fair share of harsh criticism over the years, some people didn't enjoy Sasha's vocals, some didn't like Andrey's to the point of suggesting that Andrey should step back or get “kicked out of the band”. It's sad and hilarious at the same time how people just don’t get it, because it's always been the two of us here, even when Sasha wasn't a vocalist in the band, she would be helping out with stuff behind the scenes. Our approach is to always write the best song possible, to give the song what we think it needs. We never fight over who's gonna be singing the lead or a part or anything like that. We just let the song tell us what we need to do, and most of the time it's easy. One of the songs from “In Love & War" that's called "Run and Hide" gave us a little bit of a runaround, to the point where Andrey sang it first, was questioning the way it sounded, then made Sasha sing it, and then we went back to Andrey's. The longer we do it, the more comfortable we're getting with experimenting and finding unique ways to show what we can do.
Do you each bring different emotional textures to the songwriting process based on your individual perspectives?
More likely subconsciously than not. Keep in mind, we've been married for a few years, but have been living together for over 10 years, so our emotional textures are kind of in the same range for the most part.
Your music often explores themes of struggle, loss, and hope. How much of that is drawn from personal experience?
All of it, but obviously not all of it, has to be first-hand experience. You could be watching someone else go through tough times and write a song about that, and it would still be your perspective, your personal experience, as well as the song being about theirs, too. We spend a lot of time crafting lyrics and making sure the message is clear yet relatable enough for other people to connect with.
You released your debut full-length album, The Pain That Makes Us Grow, in June 2025. What does this album represent for you, both musically and personally?
The growth, obviously. Our first album, 14 songs, our first release on vinyl. It's a serious milestone in every band's career, and we've been working towards it for 7 long years, releasing EPs and singles. Some of those songs like "Toxic", "Dead", "What A Time", "All For None", "No Fear", "Losing Battles" started back in 2007-2008 as demo ideas, and it meant the world to us to finally bring them to life after so many years, and we're so happy we did. It's wild to think about those songs just sitting on the hard drive, and then getting radio airplay and so much love from our listeners around the world!
What was the most challenging song on the new record to finish?
Hard to say, still finishing it. It will probably be between "Run and Hide", "So Much Better", and "Where You Left Me" if that song even ends up on the record. Some of the easiest songs ever to write and finish were "Promises" and "Not That Broken."
Looking back at your debut EP, one small stEP and now at this album - what's the most significant change you've seen in yourselves as artists?
Being more intentional and brave with our songwriting, not being afraid of having fun (hello "Lunacy"), being more open to new ideas, while simultaneously being able to say a firm "no" to something we just don't like and something that doesn't align with our vision. Speaking of "one small stEP" specifically, and "The Sequel" to a lesser extent, we've been thinking about re-recording those EPs for something like a 10-year anniversary, which is not that far out. We feel like we've learned a lot and can breathe new life into these songs.
Your recent 'Not A Tour' tour has taken you across the Northeast. Has touring impacted your connection with your audience or inspired any new creative ideas?
Touring has definitely strengthened our connection, and we now have more fans than ever in so many different parts of the country and the world, waiting for us, asking us when we're coming. It's inspiring and crushing at the same time, because we can't be everywhere at once, touring is expensive, and planning tours is very
difficult for an independent band like us. But the good news is that we have a pretty awesome community we're building, and with their direct support, we can do a lot of great things together!
You’ve performed at Blue Ridge Rock Fest and Louder Than Life. What’s been the most surreal or defining moment on stage so far, including your current tour?
Standing on that huge stage at BRRF before Skillet and Breaking Benjamin take over, literally performing next to their gear, is definitely one of those moments. This year, we've had the honor of sharing the stage with the band we've been fans of for over 20 years, The Rasmus. What's even better, they invited us after just a DM we sent them, it wasn't through a booking agent or a manager or anything like that. Artist to Artist pick. Very humbling and inspiring! Opening for The Word Alive was one of those, too. Meeting everyone face to face on our first legit tour and a few preceding runs in 2025 - that was the highlight of the year, if not our entire career thus far.
You've earned critical acclaim and nominations, including a nod for Best Rock Band at the Boston Music Awards. How do you stay grounded and motivated through the industry highs and lows?
A nod is the best we can get in Boston, haha. The industry here barely even acknowledges our existence. That nomination from BMA happened 5 years ago, and since then, we've objectively made an insane amount of noise for the band of our level, even on a national level. Played major festivals, 7 songs got featured on one of the top rock radio stations in the world (shout out to Sirius XM Octane), opened for international acts, got millions of streams, and no nods ever since. Boston has been sleeping on Major Moment for the longest time. Wake the fuck up, Boston! So yeah, that keeps us grounded for sure, haha. The highs are awesome, but after you reach one, you want to aim even higher, so that keeps us motivated as well.
You've built a loyal fan base and racked up millions of streams. What do you hope listeners take away from your music on a deeper level?
One, we hope our music helps our listeners in any way. Get through a difficult day, through a long commute in the morning, through a workout session, through a breakup, etc.
Two, we hope to serve as an example that things are possible if you work hard. That you should pursue your dreams, and if two kids from Russia can accomplish something in the music industry, you too can make your dreams come true, if you fight for them. It's an open-world video game, your brain and the fear inside are the only things preventing you from doing the things you didn't even think were possible.
If someone is discovering Major Moment for the first time, which track would you want them to hear first, and why?
“Promises” is a safe bet. Our best performing song to date, one of our favorite songs we wrote, the song that showcases our sound the best, and the song everyone is buzzing about. No brainer.
What's something people would be surprised to learn about your dynamic as a band?
Being in a band is like marriage. Ironically, we have a song called "Married"
on "The Pain That Makes Us Grow," and a music video that might or might not have to do something with it. Check it out when you get a chance!
