Russian Circles - Enter
Siberian Squares? Nope it’s Russian Circles, the three person prog-rock band hailing from Chicago, USA. They have been described as instrumental rock, progressive, post-rock, and experimental. Their sound shows much more influence from hard rock or metal. They have gained some notoriety, and have opened for such bands as Mono, Coheed & Cambria, Minus the Bear, and even Tool.
They have the usual mix in music I love so much, that juxtaposition of light, sweet melodies followed by the crashing breakers of guitars thrashing it out. All of this supported, of course, with a strong percussive element. So, if you have found my previous picks, like EitS and This Will Destroy You a little too light, and meditative for you or perhaps you just have a taste for something a little darker sounding, then this is a band you should definitely check out.
For a taste (radian?) of that fine Russian Circle, go here.
I remain…
Your Circled Servant,
-G. S. Sims
Wind Without Air 