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Little Big (band)

Little Big (band)

Little Big is a Russian rave band, founded in 2013 in St. Petersburg. [1] The set includes Ilya Ilich Prusikin, Sergey Gokk Makarov, Sophia Tayurskaya, Olympia Ivleva and Anton Boo Lissov. The first full-length album, "With Russia From Love" was released on March 17, 2014. Throughout its existence the group has released two albums and three singles.

History

The band made its debut on April 1, 2013, releasing their first video Every Day I'm Drinking. They made their first public appearance on July 2, 2013 at the club A2, opening for Die Antwoord.

They have toured in Europe and Russia. "This music is really in demand. We have not invested a single penny, just shot video, and became known in Europe", Ilya Prusikin said in an interview with UTV.

On December 19, 2015, the band released their second album "Funeral Rave".

It finished 8th in the chart Russian iTunes for the 52nd week of 2015.

May 21, 2016, videos for the songsGive Me Your MoneyandBig Dickreceived a prize at the Berlin Music Video Awards 2016. Big Dickwon first place in the category of Most Trashy, and Give Me Your Money won third place in the category Best Performer. Big Dick, with over 23 million views, is full of sexual imagery and overtones.

"We just want to show people that they own their lives. Countries and governments are not as important as they think a person can deal with, what he wants", said frontman Ilya Prusikin on the purpose of the band in an interview with Noisey.

Musical style

The team calls itself a satirical art collaboration, which relies on the music, visuals, and on the show.

The Little Big beats, mocks in each of its track and clip on various national stereotypes about Russia. All the videos are filmed by co-founder of the band Alina Pasok The band shoots and produces all of their own music videos.

Due to the fact that the first concert took place at the opening act for Die Antwoord, the band was immediately dubbed "The Russian Die Antwoord", and is often compared with this band.

VICE also called Little Big "a Russian mental patient's answer to Die Antwoord". Other critics point out that while Little Big has an identity of its own, it also exposes the listener to Russian folk songs and Russian culture.

The band states that it was influenced by a variety of musicians, including Cannibal Corpse, Nirvana, RHCP, Rammstein, and The Prodigy, to Mozart and Vivaldi.

Little Big on Vidfest 2016

Discography

Albums

  • With Russia From Love (2014)

  • Funeral Rave (2015)

EP

  • Rave On (2017)

Singles

  • Everyday I'm Drinking (2013)

  • We Will Push A Button (2013)

  • Russian Hooligans (2013)

  • Life In Da Trash (2013)

  • Dead Unicorn (2014)

  • Kind Inside, Hard Outside (2015)

  • Give Me Your Money (feat.

  • Tommy Cash) (2015)

  • U Can Take (Tatarka feat.

  • Little Big) (2016)

  • LollyBomb (2017)

Music videos

  • 2013 — Everyday I’m drinking

  • 2013 — We will push the button

  • 2013 — Russian Hooligans

  • 2013 — Life in da trash

  • 2014 — Public Enemy

  • 2014 — Dead Unicorn

  • 2014 — With Russia From Love

  • 2015 — Kind Inside, Hard Outside

  • 2015 — Give Me Your Money (feat.

  • Tommy Cash)

  • 2016 — Big Dick

  • 2016 — Hateful Love

  • 2016 — Polyushko Polye

  • 2017 — U Can Take (Tatarka feat.

  • Little Big)

  • 2017 — Rave On

  • 2017 — LollyBomb

References

[1]
Citation Linksoundcloud.comOfficial page of the group Little Big on service SoundCloud "Little Big - Russian rave group, founded in 2013 in St. Petersburg"
Jan 23, 2018, 11:05 AM
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Citation Linkvk.comOfficial artist LITTLE BIG "VKontakte"
Jan 23, 2018, 11:10 AM
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Citation Linkweirdestbandintheworld.comLittle Big put on their happy faces for "Public Enemy"
Jan 23, 2018, 11:12 AM
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Citation Linkthelittlebig.comlove / Page album WITH RUSSIA FROM lOVE to off.Online Little Big
Jan 23, 2018, 11:23 AM
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Citation Linkyoutube.comLITTLE BIG - Everyday I'm drinking first music video and track the band posted on video sharing Youtube April 1, 2013
Jan 23, 2018, 11:29 AM
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Citation Linksobaka.ruDie Antwoord vs Little Big - Sobaka.ru
Jan 23, 2018, 11:31 AM
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Citation Linkyoutube.comIlyich Gocke (LITTLE BIG) - Interview (Tula 31.10.2014) / YouTube
Jan 23, 2018, 11:32 AM
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Citation Linksobaka.ruLittle Big: "If you want to change the country, it is necessary to show precisely this" - Sobaka.ru
Jan 23, 2018, 11:33 AM
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Citation Linkyoutube.comLittle Big Interview in Couvre Feu 2015 - Samedi 22 Août by Radio Fest (a broadcast of Stefline radio).
Jan 23, 2018, 11:37 AM
[10]
Citation Linkyoutube.comLittle Big - "Everyday I 'm drinking live" - Dour Festival
Jan 23, 2018, 11:41 AM
[11]
Citation Linkyoutube.comLITTLE BIG - Live in Moscow 2015 - Brooklyn Club
Jan 23, 2018, 11:43 AM
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Citation Linknoisey.vice.comI Found the Russian Die Antwoord, NHS Bill, 22.12.2015
Jan 23, 2018, 11:44 AM
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Citation Linkyoutube.comInterview with Little Big This Music on UTV
Jan 23, 2018, 11:46 AM
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Citation Linklenta.ruYolka's song Firs about autism hit the Russian charts iTunes, lenta.ru "The official Russian iTunes charts in 52 th week of 2015: <...> Photos <...> 8.Little Big - Funeral Rave"
Jan 23, 2018, 11:52 AM
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Citation Linkberlinmva.comBerlin Music Video Awards 2016 - So the 2016 Winners are
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Citation Linkberlinmva.comBerlin Music Video Awards 2016 - Meet the nominees
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Citation Linkfacebook.comBerlin Music Video Awards on facebook List of FINALISTS
Jan 23, 2018, 12:00 PM
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Citation Linkfacebook.comBerlin Music Video Award on Facebook: LITTLE BIG wins Most trashy
Jan 23, 2018, 12:01 PM
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Citation Linkvk.comLITTLE BIG official page "in contact" - Clip Little Big - Big Dick took the first place...
Jan 23, 2018, 12:03 PM
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Citation Linkyoutube.comLittle Big - Big Dick on Youtube
Jan 23, 2018, 12:05 PM