Cмоляное чучелко

Смоляное чучелко is a Russian musical group from Moscow, playing in the genres of grunge and alternative rock. The group is actively inspired by the aesthetics and sound of Seattle grunge of the 1990s. Their work is distinguished by a dark sound, atmospheric arrangements and deep lyrics touching on themes of internal struggle, self-destruction and melancholy. Yaroslav Zhuk is the vocalist and author of the music, defining the style and philosophy of the group.

The group released several albums, including 23 и Смоляное чучелко, which are presented on streaming platforms. The name "Tar Baby" is derived from the American term "tar-baby", referring to a problematic situation that only gets worse when you try to interact with it.