
In Mother Russia, beard grows you!!! We were lucky enough to nab an interview with Brian Cook, bassist / noisist extraordinaire for Russian Circles , and he provides some interesting insights into thier latest release, Geneva . Geneva is a definite progression for Russian Circles. All the signature elements are there, only more concentrated, more developed. Was that a conscious effort for the three of you? What are your thoughts on the creative process resulting in this album? We definitely [...]

Ian Anderson - "Here Come The Regulars" (Farrar, Straus & Giroux) *MP3: One for the Team - "Best Supporting Actress" *Note: This is my new book on the subject of how to start a record label with little or no money. It is a simple and straightforward guidebook to help get things off the ground. Buy it via Afternoon Records or Amazon . Atlas Sound - "Logos" (Kranky) [...]
AOL/Spinner is streaming the following new releases through Sunday, October 25: • Phoenix, 'Remix Collection' (Glassnote; MP3, 2) • Kings of Convenience, 'Declaration of Dependence' (EMI) • Sufjan Stevens, 'The BQE' (Asthmatic Kitty; MP3) • Leonard Cohen, 'Isle of White'...

I was in Underground Sounds the other day and Phantom Family Halo 's new album Monoliths & These Flowers Never Die was playing. I didn't recognize it at first, but what I heard was epic. Every track seemed lifted from a timeless album that changed music, but in a mirror reflecting PFH's own image. It's messy, its distorted, it's trippy, it's perfect. I've seen them a number of times in the past and I've always been a fan, but this album has taken them to a whole new level for me. The album throws pretension and convention [...]

Yes, it's true that we've bid summer a final farewell for this year and with it a good chunk of the live outdoor music fests around the country. But one of the perks of living in a state like hot-ass Texas is that the party doesn't stop once the calendars turn and this year is no different. Recently announcing a huge line-up, this year's Fun Fun Fun Fest is just what the doctor ordered for those who are hopelessly hanging on to the possibility of at least one more good festival before the year closes out. Splitting up [...]

Chicago's progressive instrumental group Russian Circles are set to release their new album, Geneva , on October 20. But for you impatient folk, we got your hook up. Suicide Squeeze Records is streaming Geneva in it's entirety on their Web site, suicidesqueeze.net , right now. First listen impressions: Geneva is heavy, dark and blistering. Basically everything you'd hope for in a Russian Circles album.

Ladies and Gentalmen prepare for the radness that is Russian Circles . Instrametal that will leave you wanting more. Seems like yesterday they just released there 2nd record, Station, but there about to release the follow up and probably best record, Geneva, on October 20th through Suicide Squeeze . Well don't wait till then to hear it, go HERE and stream the entire record today. Below is the tracklist and cover as well as them performing one of their best songs "Death Rides a Horse" from the Enter EP [...]
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Am 20. Oktober erscheint das neue Album von Russian Circles. Schon jetzt lässt es sich in voller Länge anhören. "Geneva" nennt sich die mittlerweile dritte Platte der Post Metal-Band Russian Circles aus Chicago, das am 20. Oktober beim Label Suicide Squeeze Records erscheinen wird. Und letzteres zeigt sich gütig und stellt die komplette Platte bereits drei [...]
Under Siege: A weekly recap of the noteworthy riffage from the wicked world of metal and hardcore... this week: Krallice, D.R.I., Nile, Russian Circles, and much, much more!

We clued you in on Russian Circles single and tour , so why wouldn't we want to pass ont he good news that their full album Geneva is streaming over at Revolver. Check it out here . Enjoy.

Phantom Family Halo will open for Russian Circles and Young Widows on the following tour dates: FRI NOV 27 – Detroit MI, Magic Stick SAT NOV 28 – Buffalo, NY Soundlab MON NOV 30 – Milford CT, Daniel Street TUE Dec 1 – New York NY, Bowery Ballroom WED DEC 2 – Cambridge MA, The Middle East THU DEC 3 – Washington DC, DC9 FRI DEC 4 – Philadelphia PA, First Unitarian Church SUN DEC 6 – Montreal QC, Il Motore MON DEC 7 – Toronto ON, Lee's [...]
If you dig the ambient music of Mogwai or Explosions In The Sky but need a little more rock in your life, a little more grime, something to bang your head to, Russian Circles is the band for you. With its third LP, Geneva (Suicide Squeeze, due October 20), the Chicago trio creates a symphony of [...]

Editor's Note: Usually, I use Sundays to rant and rave about just about anything and I'm just as likely to discuss broad topics about music as I am my cat or wrangling at Home Depot. I've been fairly off the radar for the last couple of weeks while Brian, Rob, James, and Justin have been covering the album review duties superbly. Rob's debut review of The Ettes earlier this week was solid and we're glad to have him on board. Justin's finally getting over his Canadian hangover and Brian has officially shaken the flu. Wrap all of this together with [...]

Editor's Note: Usually, I use Sundays to rant and rave about just about anything and I'm just as likely to discuss broad topics about music as I am my cat or wrangling at Home Depot. I've been fairly off the radar for the last couple of weeks while Brian, Rob, James, and Justin have been covering the album review duties superbly. Rob's debut review of The Ettes earlier this week was solid and we're glad to have him on board. Justin's finally getting over his Canadian hangover and Brian has officially shaken the flu. Wrap all of this together with [...]

Friday, September 11, 2009 Today's Quick Mention: There's a slew of good shows this weekend, so if you want to get out I recommend Throw Me The Statue at the Mohawk/Chairlift at Emo's tonight, Will Johnson at Space12/Drew Smith at Antone's tomorrow and Daniel Francis Doyle at Beerland on Sunday. You can't go wrong! I promise. The NFL is back! And in celebration of it today's artist is all about toughness and attitude. OK, so doesn't exactly describe Russian Circles (especially [...]

Ok, time for some instrumentalmetal. Former Off My Radar 2008 artists, Russian Circles have a new album entitled Geneva . The album drops on Oct 20 and will be put out by Suicide Squeeze. Listen to the first track to hit the internets... Downloadable: Malko (mp3) Preorder Geneva ... here . Buy stuff at the Russian Circles store... here . Myspace page is here . Suicide Squeeze is here . Flameshovel is here . Recent FADER [...]
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Russian Circles return with "Malko" off their new LP Geneva , continuing their immense, epic instrumentals with added intricacy and a renewed sense of direction. "Malko" finds Russian Circles initially taking their metal riffs down a notch but never once letting up on the ferocity of their earlier sound. As the opening riff drops out, the fierce noise that replaces it equals anything off their prior albums and EPs. Geneva will be released on October 20 via Suicide Squeeze Records . Russian Circles: [...]
The Fader recently premiered Russian Circles' "Malko," the first track from "Geneva" available as a free MP3 download. This one's a fast 80's cocaine song with a shred guitar intro that "runs through a host of genres," while constantly upping the intensity and catchiness of the music, before the tension swells to reach a scathing end. Accordin... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com