Russian Circles

Russian Circles

alternative_rock

About

Across the span of their previous seven studio albums, Chicago-based instrumental trio Russian Circles traversed a diverse topography of sounds, moods, and approaches with their limited armory of drums, bass, and guitar. It’s difficult to chart an evolution in their sound when their records have always felt like well-curated playlists. It wasn’t uncommon to hear drone-heavy meditations, dazzling prog exercises, knuckle-dragging riff-fests, haunting folk ballads, and tension-baiting noise rock all within the span of one album. Still, it’s difficult to ignore the progression from the pensive and intricate melodies of Enter (2006) to the layered distorted dirges of Blood Year (2019). It’s been a gradual sonic shift owing to the band’s rigorous tour schedule and a predilection towards playing their more authoritative material on stage. But with their new album, out on Sargent House in 2022, Russian Circles will eschew the varied terrain of their past work and bulldoze a path through the most tumultuous and harrowing territory of their sound.

Upcoming events

  • Acid Bath
    Acid Bath
    Paramount Theatre
    Sat 08.08.2026 19:00
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  • Russian Circles
    Russian Circles
    The Opera House
    Tue 29.09.2026 19:00
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  • Russian Circles
    Russian Circles
    Baltimore Soundstage
    Mon 05.10.2026 20:00
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    Russian Circles
    Music Farm
    Thu 08.10.2026 20:00
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  • Russian Circles w/ Pelican
    Russian Circles w/ Pelican
    The Basement East
    Mon 12.10.2026 20:00
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    Russian Circles
    Delmar Hall
    Wed 04.11.2026 20:00
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    Russian Circles
    The Belasco
    Wed 11.11.2026 19:00
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  • Russian Circles
    Russian Circles
    Varsity Theater-MN
    Sat 21.11.2026 19:00
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