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, on Lens Records. The band is made up of Ivan (Vocals/Bass) and Josh (Drums). Excluding guitar from the band's instrumentation, Mr Russia has a unique sound notably drawing inspiration from

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's Big Noise From Winnetka. Mr Russia has been compared to modern guitar free band

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). They have also toured on their own.

Discography

Albums

* ''Teething'' ( Lens Records) (2009) * ''Training for the Gameshow Host'' ( Lens Records) (2009)

Singles

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

Compilations

* "

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" - .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

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* " The National Anthem" directed by Scott Fedor * "Wild World" utilizing footage from

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directed by Scott Fedor

References

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External links

Official website

Official MySpace

Official YouTube
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