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Russian Circles is a three-piece instrumental band from Chicago, Illinois, formed in late 2004 by guitarist Mike Sullivan and bassist Brian Cook, both ex-members of an instrumental band. Drummer Dave Turncrantz, an ex-member of another band, joined soon after. The band self-released a 4-track CD-EP and signed with Flameshovel (US) and Black Records (UK) for their first full-length CD, while also partnering with Hewhocorrupts (US) and Friction Records (GER) for the vinyl release. They released a limited 7" on Suicide Squeeze. In autumn 2007, it was announced that the band had parted ways with a member, leading to ex-Botch/These Arms Are Snakes bass player Brian Cook handling the bass tracks for their second album, titled "Station," after which he joined the band permanently. Their third full-length, "Geneva," was released on October 20, 2009, and reached No. 24 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart. In 2011, Russian Circles signed with Sargent House, which had previously released the band's albums on limited edition vinyl. Their fourth studio album, "Empros," was released on October 25, 2011, followed by a supporting tour with Deafheaven. In May 2013, they began recording their fifth studio album, produced by an unnamed individual. "Memorial" was released at the end of

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