Let Me Introduce You To.. The Ruskins

Hailing from their beloved Isleworth, The Ruskins have taken their upbeat tempo from Madness, lyrical brilliance from Jamie T and the Chas element of Chas and Dave – thus creating an intense sound and stage show which is so direct from their heart, it even makes you feel a bit warm inside.

Backed by everyone who hears them (from the main names in music – NME, Steve Lamacq & Tom Robinson – to the entire cast of Skins) The hype which surrounds these boys comes not as a surprise, but as a blessing that unsigned talent is still getting noticed. Their songs will make you dance until your shoes sweat, no matter what pub or place you see them.

Whilst playing every club and pub England has to offer, The Ruskins have realised that in the current economic climate – not everyone can afford it to make it to a week day gig and also have a half decent night out at the weekend – so they decided that playing guerilla gigs is even more important than the licenced venues – allowing any age to attend and more often than not, near enough a Co-OP for a cheap & constant supply of booze. It’s because of this that again makes this trindy* trio so approachable to the public and securing an always increasing fan base. If you were at the Camden Crawl this year, you might have been lucky enough to catch their short, but sweet,  street set.

Now back from their storming set at Benicassim, after playing Hop Farm the weekend before, they are now prepping for their last-minute set at Underage festival this weekend. If you’re there, check them out, if you’re not make sure you Google them anyway – they come up first so you’ve no excuse!

Follow them on Twitter, Like them on Facebook and if you’re retro (or outdated) enough add them on Myspace.

(*Trindy = trendy and indie.. it might catch on.)

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