“Russian Circles” is like an onomatopoeia of band names; I have no idea what a Russian Circle is, but I do know that if the band name is spoken — not written — it’s accurate as fuck. Listen to any Russian Circles song and tell me their music doesn’t sound just like circles that are rushing, spiraling and spinning (hint: it helps if you’re stoned). Their excellent 2008 release Station was one of my favorite instru-metal releases of that year, and judging from the new track “Malko,” their new record Geneva (October 20th, Suicide Squeeze) will bring more of the same rushing, circling goodness.

Noise/post-rock fans, take note: ex-Botch, current-These Arms Are Snakes bass player Brian Cook is now a permanent member of Russian Circles. Yeah!

Listen to “Malko,” courtesy of The Fader, below:

Russian Circles – “Malko”

Catch the band on tour with Young Widows and Red Sparowes this fall. Dates after the jump.

-VN

October:

28 – Covington, KY – The Mad Hatter *

29 – Atlanta GA – The Earl *

30 – Gainesville FL – THE FEST 8 @ Common Grounds

31 – Orlando FL – The Backbooth*

November:

02 – Birmingham AL – The Bottletree*

03 – Baton Rouge LA – Spanish Moon*

04 – Little Rock AR – Juanita’s*

05 – Denton TX – Rubber Gloves*&

06 – Houston, TX – Rudyards *&

07 – Austin TX – Waterloo Park FUN FUN FUN FEST

08 – Oklahoma City OK – Conservatory *&

10 – Albuquerque NM – Launchpad *&

11 – Phoenix AZ – The Clubhouse *&

12 – San Diego CA – The Casbah *&

* With Young Widows

& With Red Sparowes