Mr Russia
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| Mr Russia | |
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| Origin | Chicago, Illinois, USA |
| Genres | Indie Alternative rock Punk Garage rock |
| Labels | Lens Records |
| Website | http://www.mrrussia.net/ |
| Members | |
| Ivan R.L. Lindi Rob |
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Mr Russia is a garage rock band from Chicago, Illinois on Lens Records. The band is made up of Ivan (Vocals/Bass), R.L (Bass/Vocals), Lindi (Synthesizer), and Rob (Drums).[1] Excluding guitar from the bands instrumentation, Mr Russia has a unique sound notably drawing inspiration from Bob Haggart's Big Noise From Winnetka. Mr Russia has been compared to modern guitar free band Death from Above 1979, as well as hard-to-pinpoint sources such as XTC and Magazine.[2]
Mr Russia have shared the stage with The Reverend Horton Heat, Girl in a Coma, Von Iva, Thrones, Two Ton Boa, 31 Knots, Earl Greyhound, The Prairie Cartel and Chewing Pics (featuring Naima Mora). They have also toured on their own gaining a respectful following.
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[edit] Discography
[edit] Albums
- Teething (Lens Records) (2009)
- Training for the Gameshow Host (Lens Records) (2009)
[edit] Singles
- XOXO/Pretty Girls (Lens Records)
[edit] Compilations
- "Boys Keep Swinging" - .2 Contamination: A Tribute to David Bowie (FTC Records) (2007)
- "Wild World" - Eye For an Eye: A Tribute to Nick Cave (FTC Records) (2008)
- "The National Anthem" - Every Machine Makes A Mistake : A Tribute To Radiohead (FTC Records) (2009)
[edit] Videography
- "Skipping Hearts" directed by Bill Holland
- "The New Standard" performed on Chic-a-go-go
- "The National Anthem" directed by Scott Fedor
- "Wild World" utilizing footage from Carnival of Souls directed by Scott Fedor
[edit] See also
• Metro Spirit article on Mr Russia
• Jersey Beat article on Mr Russia
• Chicagoist article on Mr Russia
• The Northwestern pictures and blurb from Mr Russia instore
• New City interview
[edit] References
[edit] External links
- www.mrrussia.net - Official Website
- www.myspace.com/mrrussia - Official MySpace Page
- [1] - Official YouTube channel
