Los Angeles-based collective MTRSS is blending music and meaning in a powerful new way. Led by Ilya Lagutenko, best known as the frontman of Russian rock band Mumiy Troll, the group just released “Destiny’s Conundrum”, a striking instrumental single that marks the beginning of their ambitious new project, SACREBLEU.
The track, now available on all major streaming platforms, sets the tone for a nine-part visual album centered around climate awareness, emotional connection, and artistic expression. With lush, analog-driven production, “Destiny’s Conundrum” invites listeners into an immersive sonic world that is both meditative and cinematic.
🎧 Listen to “Destiny’s Conundrum”
SACREBLEU: Where Sound Meets Environmental Storytelling
Sacré bleu is not just a phrase. It is a wake-up call. SACREBLEU is an experimental short film series that uses music and surreal imagery to spark conversations about our relationship with the planet. Directed by Clément Oberto, the first chapter begins with a haunting image: a childlike figure rising from the ocean with a plastic bag covering his head, a stark symbol of how blind we have become to environmental damage.
The project tackles important themes, including
- Plastic pollution
- Climate anxiety
- Emotional disconnection from nature
- The journey toward reconnection and awareness
Created by a global team of artists from the U.S., France, Argentina, and Colombia, SACREBLEU is art with a mission to inspire change by reaching people on a human and emotional level.
Early Recognition and Awards
The film has already been honored at several international festivals:
- Winner: Rome Prisma Independent Film Awards
- Best Music Video: Berlin Indie Film Festival
- Official Selection: Paris International Short Festival and
- Official Selection: Stockholm Short Film Festival
- Honorable Mention: Tokyo International Film Festival
About MTRSS
MTRSS, short for Mori Torori Rocket Science Society, started as a collaboration between touring musicians in Tokyo and has grown into a creative force with a purpose. Beyond music, the collective has led global awareness campaigns including an Antarctica Virtual Concert and projects focused on protecting the world’s oceans.
Stay Connected
Fans can follow the journey and explore more from MTRSS through the links below:
Whether you’re here for the music, the message, or both, “Destiny’s Conundrum” and SACREBLEU invite you to pause, reflect, and reconnect.
