Articles and Interviews

This is an interview with the Soviets on Spark FM.

This is The Soviets' interview with David Smith for True Faith Magazine issue 85.
What's the origin of the name? Does it have anything to do with your political persuasion?
Micky "A revolutionary council of workers; a democratic voice". This is the quote on our sites, where the original meaning of Soviet comes from and nothing to with the regime of the Soviet Union. It sums up how we work. I think the type of person you are informs your politics and people who follow the band will know where we’re coming from. 
Stephen For me it says more about who we are as people - working together to achieve a common goal.

"...music which has a thrilling sense of direction. These are tunes that are going somewhere; in short, straight to your solar plexus... Wow" - The Crack magazine

"The Soviets play thumping anthems with dark basslines and irresistible hooks" - Linsey Teggert, NARC Magazine.

The Soviets Speak Out

A talented Tyneside indie rock band whose first gig was in front of 2,000 people at Newcastle City Hall have released their latest single which contains a poignant message to the powers that be - especially against the current backdrop of spending reviews and defence cuts.