Created in 2010 as the first podcast project by Gio Bakanidze - a pioneer in the art of djing in Georgia, Vodkast is a web-based space for djs and musicians of different musical tastes.
Vodkast knows no clichés and limits for the expression of ideas by means of music. That’s how Gio used to see the future of the project, before his tragic death in 2010. During his time six podcasts have been recorded by Georgian artists posted as ‘oldies’. Vodkast has been re-launched in 2011 by Gio’s friends firstly through Facebook and later through own website. Continuing Gio’s legacy has been an interesting and enjoyable journey especially through uniting Georgian artists under the banner of Vodkast as well as exploring foreign DJs by inviting them to the project.
Later in September 2015, Vakho, Zurkin and Nika J opened a record store which is one of the first vinyl only independent shops in Tbilisi post the Soviet era.
Work on the label is in progress with the first release coming up in 2015.
And finally, we thank all artists, listeners and everyone who supports this project for keeping it alive and putting heart into its further development.