Justin Russo
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Justin Russo is a singer-songwriter-guitarist-pianist from Upstate New York. Russo began his career as a musician at the age of 18 by joining his older brother's band Hopewell
, which focused mainly on psychedelic rock balladry and lengthy "shoegazing" soundscapes. After releasing their first record Contact on Burnt Hair Records, both brothers took a break from their own project and joined indie/experimental band Mercury Rev
.
After leaving Mercury Rev in 2001, Russo continued with his brother in the making of several more Hopewell records before leaving to form his own band The Silent League
in 2003. During that time he also played and recorded with two New York based bands Timesbold and Grand Mal.
He continues to make records with The Silent League
at this time.
Dating Lucy Hale.
Hopewell (band)
Hopewell is an American rock band. The band was founded by Jason Sebastian Russo, of Hopewell Junction, New York. At 19, Russo joined Mercury Rev, and then struck out on his own with a band named after his hometown.-History:...
, which focused mainly on psychedelic rock balladry and lengthy "shoegazing" soundscapes. After releasing their first record Contact on Burnt Hair Records, both brothers took a break from their own project and joined indie/experimental band Mercury Rev
Mercury Rev
Mercury Rev is an American alternative rock group, that formed in the late 1980s in Buffalo, New York. Original personnel were David Baker , Jonathan Donahue , Sean Mackowiak, a.k.a...
.
After leaving Mercury Rev in 2001, Russo continued with his brother in the making of several more Hopewell records before leaving to form his own band The Silent League
The Silent League
The Silent League is a post-rock, chamber pop band from Brooklyn, New York founded by Justin Russo, formerly of Mercury Rev. Their 2004 debut, The Orchestra, Sadly, Has Refused, featuring Sam from Interpol,...
in 2003. During that time he also played and recorded with two New York based bands Timesbold and Grand Mal.
He continues to make records with The Silent League
The Silent League
The Silent League is a post-rock, chamber pop band from Brooklyn, New York founded by Justin Russo, formerly of Mercury Rev. Their 2004 debut, The Orchestra, Sadly, Has Refused, featuring Sam from Interpol,...
at this time.
Albums
- HopewellHopewell (band)Hopewell is an American rock band. The band was founded by Jason Sebastian Russo, of Hopewell Junction, New York. At 19, Russo joined Mercury Rev, and then struck out on his own with a band named after his hometown.-History:...
Contact (Burnt Hair Records, 1996) - Grasshopper and the Golden Crickets The Orbit of Eternal Grace (Beggars Banquet, 1998)
- Times Bold Song Song (Priàpus Records, 2000)
- Mercury RevMercury RevMercury Rev is an American alternative rock group, that formed in the late 1980s in Buffalo, New York. Original personnel were David Baker , Jonathan Donahue , Sean Mackowiak, a.k.a...
All is Dream (V2 Records, 2001) - HopewellHopewell (band)Hopewell is an American rock band. The band was founded by Jason Sebastian Russo, of Hopewell Junction, New York. At 19, Russo joined Mercury Rev, and then struck out on his own with a band named after his hometown.-History:...
The Curved Glass (Priapus, PIAS, 2001) - Your Team Ring Homelife (Perhaps Transparent, 2002)
- Grand MalGrand Mal (band)Grand Mal is an American rock band, formed by Bill Whitten in New York City in 1995 and has recorded for No.6 Records, Slash/London Records, Arena Rock Recording Co., New York Night Train and Groover Recordings.-Members:...
Bad Timing (Arena Rock Recording Company, 2003) - The Silent LeagueThe Silent LeagueThe Silent League is a post-rock, chamber pop band from Brooklyn, New York founded by Justin Russo, formerly of Mercury Rev. Their 2004 debut, The Orchestra, Sadly, Has Refused, featuring Sam from Interpol,...
The Orchestra, Sadly, Has Refused (File-13, Something in Construction, 2004) - HopewellHopewell (band)Hopewell is an American rock band. The band was founded by Jason Sebastian Russo, of Hopewell Junction, New York. At 19, Russo joined Mercury Rev, and then struck out on his own with a band named after his hometown.-History:...
Hopewell and the Birds of Appetite (TeePee Records, 2005) - Mercury RevMercury RevMercury Rev is an American alternative rock group, that formed in the late 1980s in Buffalo, New York. Original personnel were David Baker , Jonathan Donahue , Sean Mackowiak, a.k.a...
The Essential Mercury Rev: Stillness Breathes 1991-2006 (V2 Records, 2006) - HopewellHopewell (band)Hopewell is an American rock band. The band was founded by Jason Sebastian Russo, of Hopewell Junction, New York. At 19, Russo joined Mercury Rev, and then struck out on his own with a band named after his hometown.-History:...
Beautiful Targets (TeePee Records / Star Mole (Japan), 2007) - The Silent LeagueThe Silent LeagueThe Silent League is a post-rock, chamber pop band from Brooklyn, New York founded by Justin Russo, formerly of Mercury Rev. Their 2004 debut, The Orchestra, Sadly, Has Refused, featuring Sam from Interpol,...
Of Stars and Other Somebodies (Something in Construction, Rallye/Klee, 2007) - The Silent LeagueThe Silent LeagueThe Silent League is a post-rock, chamber pop band from Brooklyn, New York founded by Justin Russo, formerly of Mercury Rev. Their 2004 debut, The Orchestra, Sadly, Has Refused, featuring Sam from Interpol,...
But You've Always Been the Caretaker (Something in Construction, 2010)
Compilations / Soundtracks
- HopewellHopewell (band)Hopewell is an American rock band. The band was founded by Jason Sebastian Russo, of Hopewell Junction, New York. At 19, Russo joined Mercury Rev, and then struck out on his own with a band named after his hometown.-History:...
Clooney Tunes (Fierce Panda Records, 2000) - The Silent LeagueThe Silent LeagueThe Silent League is a post-rock, chamber pop band from Brooklyn, New York founded by Justin Russo, formerly of Mercury Rev. Their 2004 debut, The Orchestra, Sadly, Has Refused, featuring Sam from Interpol,...
Soak Your Shoes in Red Wine (Grand Theft Autumn, 2003)
Dating Lucy Hale.
EPs / Singles
- Mercury RevMercury RevMercury Rev is an American alternative rock group, that formed in the late 1980s in Buffalo, New York. Original personnel were David Baker , Jonathan Donahue , Sean Mackowiak, a.k.a...
Goddess on a Highway (V2 Records, 1998 Single) - Mercury RevMercury RevMercury Rev is an American alternative rock group, that formed in the late 1980s in Buffalo, New York. Original personnel were David Baker , Jonathan Donahue , Sean Mackowiak, a.k.a...
Delta Sun Bottleneck Stomp (V2 Records, 1998 Single) - Mercury RevMercury RevMercury Rev is an American alternative rock group, that formed in the late 1980s in Buffalo, New York. Original personnel were David Baker , Jonathan Donahue , Sean Mackowiak, a.k.a...
Opus 40 (V2 Records, 1999 Single) - Mercury RevMercury RevMercury Rev is an American alternative rock group, that formed in the late 1980s in Buffalo, New York. Original personnel were David Baker , Jonathan Donahue , Sean Mackowiak, a.k.a...
Holes (V2 Records, 1999 Single) - Timesbold Sewn in Seams (Zeal Records, 2001 Single)
- The Silent LeagueThe Silent LeagueThe Silent League is a post-rock, chamber pop band from Brooklyn, New York founded by Justin Russo, formerly of Mercury Rev. Their 2004 debut, The Orchestra, Sadly, Has Refused, featuring Sam from Interpol,...
The Catbird Seat w/How? (Desolation Records, 2004 Single) - The Silent LeagueThe Silent LeagueThe Silent League is a post-rock, chamber pop band from Brooklyn, New York founded by Justin Russo, formerly of Mercury Rev. Their 2004 debut, The Orchestra, Sadly, Has Refused, featuring Sam from Interpol,...
The Catbird Seat w/69CORP Dubmix (Something in Construction, 2005 Single) - The Silent LeagueThe Silent LeagueThe Silent League is a post-rock, chamber pop band from Brooklyn, New York founded by Justin Russo, formerly of Mercury Rev. Their 2004 debut, The Orchestra, Sadly, Has Refused, featuring Sam from Interpol,...
Goliath (Something in Construction, 2005 Single) - The Silent LeagueThe Silent LeagueThe Silent League is a post-rock, chamber pop band from Brooklyn, New York founded by Justin Russo, formerly of Mercury Rev. Their 2004 debut, The Orchestra, Sadly, Has Refused, featuring Sam from Interpol,...
Live at the Seaside Lounge, Volume one (Tin Drum Records, 2006 EP) - HopewellHopewell (band)Hopewell is an American rock band. The band was founded by Jason Sebastian Russo, of Hopewell Junction, New York. At 19, Russo joined Mercury Rev, and then struck out on his own with a band named after his hometown.-History:...
The Notbirds EP (Sunnylane, 2006 EP)