"The lyrics speak of a failed relationship, and discovering your own self-worth. It’s powerful stuff!"

- York Calling

"Pelekh’s comfort with fearlessly sharing his emotions understates the experiential plight involved in the making of I See It Now."

- The Big Takeover

Boris and The Joy is a one man band consisting of an electric guitar, an acoustic guitar, some pedals, an amp, and a bass drum. The name sums up the act quite well. Pelekh’s soulful eyes and voice from songs such as “Your’s Is a Face From a Dream“ contrasts with the angst of “Vultures,” and fills the void necessary for a full piece band. The NYC based Soviet born composer and multi instrumentalist, widely known as Gogol Bordello’s guitarist for the past 8 years, has played around the world with some of music’s finest, and has stories to share. His solo EP, I See It Now was released in July 2022.

"Boris Pelekh's flexible indie-folk stylings capture a new quiet in his life, even as he sifts through the difficult tropes of heartbreak, isolated ruins, and eventually, ego death."

- It's Psychedelic Baby