Mr Russia

Mr Russia is a garage rock band from Chicago, Illinois on Lens Records. The band is made up of Ivan (Vocals/Bass) and Josh (Drums).[1] Excluding guitar from the band's 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
OriginChicago, Illinois, United States
GenresIndie
Alternative rock
Punk
Garage rock
LabelsLens Records
Websitehttp://www.mrrussia.net/
MembersIvan
Josh

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.

Discography

Albums

Singles
  • "Bang Bang Romance" / "Princess Harming" (2015)
  • "XOXO" / "Pretty Girls" (Lens Records)

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)

Videography
  • "Bang Bang Romance" directed by John Weaver
  • "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
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