Written in response to the Russian Circles / Young Widows show at Lincoln Hall (Chicago) on December 12, 2009. (more…)
Posts Tagged ‘Russian Circles’
5 reasons why last night’s show was the best of the year
Monday, December 21st, 2009This Week’s Best Albums
Tuesday, October 20th, 2009
It’s an outstanding week for heavy music. Unconventional Boston hardcore quartet Converge adds to its eminent catalog with a heaping dose of full-throttle thrash metal, resulting in an album that might be its best to date.
Instrumental rock trio Russian Circles showcases a maturity through complete creations — songs that equally call upon sheer beauty, ascending tension, and caustic force. And heavy-psych super group Shrinebuilder channels cyclical riffs, swirling effects, and meditative breakdowns. (more…)
Free copy of ALARM 31 with purchase of Russian Circles Merch
Tuesday, October 20th, 2009For a limited time when you buy any Russian Circles merchandise through russiancircles.hellomerch.com, you can also click to receive a free issue of ALARM 31 featuring Russian Circles on the cover.
Their latest album, Geneva (Suicide Squeeze), is one of our favorite rock albums of 2009.
Full Stream: Russian Circles “Geneva”, coming October 20th (Suicide Squeeze)
Thursday, September 24th, 2009
Russian Circles "Geneva"
Our pals at Suicide Squeeze are streaming the new album “Geneva” by Russian Circles. Click here to listen. You won’t be disappointed. Make sure the check these guys out on tour (dates below). (more…)
What We’re Seeing This Weekend: Mastodon, Converge, Peanut Butter Wolf
Thursday, April 30th, 2009It’s a great few days for metal in Chicago as Mastodon, Converge, Kylesa, and Russian Circles each performs new material.
Fans of softer fare have great options as well as hip-hop producer Peanut Butter Wolf, chicha enthusiasts Chicha Libre, and post-jazz/jam guitarist Charlie Hunter hit town. (more…)
Weekly Music News Roundup
Friday, March 20th, 2009Hella returns as a duo; Converge posts a studio preview of a new song; Busdriver, Shining (Norway), Om, Russian Circles and Aphex Twin all have new albums on the way. (more…)
