Russian Circles
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Russian Circles (left to right): Mike Sullivan, Dave Turncrantz, Brian Cook | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Chicago, Illinois, United States |
| Genres | |
| Years active | 2004–present |
| Labels | Flameshovel, Sargent House, Suicide Squeeze |
| Associated acts | Botch, These Arms Are Snakes, Riddle of Steel |
| Website |
russiancirclesband |
| Members |
Mike Sullivan Dave Turncrantz Brian Cook |
| Past members | Colin DeKuiper |
Russian Circles is an American three-piece instrumental band from Chicago. Mostly headlining now, in their earlier days they toured with artists including Boris, Isis, Red Sparowes, Minus the Bear, Daughters, Coheed & Cambria, Mono and Pelican, besides appearing at the 2006 SXSW and 2009's Bonnaroo.[1] They were also the opening band for Tool while playing their first tour in the United Kingdom in 2007. Their name is taken from a drill exercise used in ice hockey.
History
Formed in late 2004 by guitarist Mike Sullivan and bassist Colin DeKuiper (both formerly of instrumental band Dakota/Dakota), they quickly recruited drummer Dave Turncrantz, formerly of St. Louis band Riddle of Steel.
In the autumn of 2007, it was announced that the band had parted ways with Colin DeKuiper. As a result, the bass tracks on their second album, titled Station, were handled by ex-Botch/These Arms Are Snakes bass player Brian Cook, who then joined the band permanently.[2] The group's third full-length, Geneva, was released on October 20, 2009 and reached No. 24 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart.[3]
In 2011, Russian Circles signed to Sargent House who had previously only exclusively released the band's albums on limited edition vinyl. Their fourth studio album Empros was released on October 25, 2011. A supporting tour with Deafheaven followed the release.[4] In May, 2013 the group began recording their fifth studio album, produced by Brandon Curtis.[5] Memorial was released at the end of October 2013 and featured a guest-vocal by Chelsea Wolfe.[6] Together they embarked on a co-headlining UK/European tour in the fall.[7]
Russian Circles released its sixth studio album Guidance on August 5, 2016 through Sargent House. The album was produced by Kurt Ballou of Converge fame.[8]
Discography
Studio albums
- Enter (2006, Flameshovel)
- Station (2008, Suicide Squeeze)
- Geneva (2009, Suicide Squeeze)
- Empros (2011, Sargent House)
- Memorial (2013, Sargent House)
- Guidance (2016, Sargent House)[8]
EPs
- Russian Circles EP (2004, self-released)
Singles and split releases
- "Upper Ninety" (2006, Suicide Squeeze)
- Russian Circles / These Arms Are Snakes (split with These Arms Are Snakes) (2008, Sargent House)
References
- ↑ Artist Biography by MacKenzie Wilson. "Russian Circles | Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved 2013-11-22.
- ↑ "Russian Circles signs w/ Suicide Squeeze | News". Lambgoat. 2007-10-26. Retrieved 2013-11-22.
- ↑ "Russian Circles - Chart history". Billboard. Retrieved 2013-11-22.
- ↑ Kraus, Brian (October 8, 2011). "Deafhaven announce tour with Russian Circles". Alternative Press. Retrieved October 13, 2011.
- ↑ "Russian Circles Begin Recording of LP 5 at Electrical Audio in Chicago". May 13, 2013. Retrieved May 15, 2013.
- ↑ Jon Blistein (2013-09-13). "Stream Russian Circles' 'Memorial,' Featuring Chelsea Wolfe | Music News". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2013-11-22.
- ↑ "Russian Circles & Chelsea Wolfe Tour Selling out Get Tickets in Advance | Sargent House Europe". Sargenthouseeu.tumblr.com. Retrieved 2013-11-22.
- 1 2 Adams, Gregory (May 17, 2016). "Russian Circles Return with 'Guidance'". Exclaim!. Retrieved May 17, 2016.
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