Roulette (international title) or "Рулетка" (Russian title) – Russian Roulette (UK and Japanese title) is a emo/hard rock band from Kazan, Russia. Roulette is currently the most popular and notorious rock band in Russia and Eastern Europe.The band is best known in North America for their singer Nikolay (Nikki) Minkov who has not spoken to the press or the rest of the band since their formation in 1999. His silence is reportedly the result of an “incident†that is part of the mysterious singer’s past and rumored to be buried in his dark and cryptic lyrics – most of which are sung in Russian with English titles.The band has also received some criticism from the press and government in Eastern Europe for their blatant acceptance of corporate sponsorship. They are the only band in history to be sponsored simultaneously by every Vodka brand and cellular company in Russia and Europe.
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RUSSIA’S ‘ROULETTE’ WILL NOT PICNIC WITH ROGERS WIRELESS
By John Khrushchev
June 25th, 2008
TORONTO (CMARM) - Russia’s emo rock band Roulette is upset after it was announced today that they were not going to be included in the official line-up at this summer’s second annual Rogers Picnic Music Festival in Toronto, Canada.
Roulette’s lead singer, Nikolay “Nikki†Minkov who, after almost a decade, still refuses to speak to the press or the rest of the band, deferred comment, via text message, on the situation to Roulette’s bassist, Alexey Belov.
Belov complained, “I don’t understand why. Is this personal or politics? I don’t think that anyone on that continent can afford to ignore our following or our music. We love America, especially Toronto - nice style, nice women but it doesn’t matter - Roulette doesn’t need Rogers Picnic, Rogers Picnic needs Roulette.â€
When reached for response regarding their line-up decision, Rogers Picnic organizers and promoters declined to comment.
Rogers picnic is a one day, outdoor music festival being held Sunday July 20th this summer at Toronto’s Historic Fort York. Confirmed artists include City and Colour, Cat Power, Animal Collective, Tokyo Police Club, Born Ruffians, The Carps, Chromeo, Vampire Weekend, and Dizzee Rascal. Rogers Picnic event details and ticket information can be found online at www.rogerspicnic.com.
