The Hatters are a Russian gypsy-folk-rock band formed in 2016 in St. Petersburg. The members of the group are Yuri Yurievich Muzychenko, Pavel Lichadeev, Alexander "Kikir" Anisimov, Dmitry Vecherinin and Anna Muzychenko.
History The group was formed on February 23, 2016, by publishing their first song "Russian Style" on their YouTube channel. On 22 September 2016, the band published the video "I'm Not Easy Buddy" on their YouTube channel. On 17 September and 19 November of the same year, the band gave joint concerts with Little Big and Tatarka in large venues in St. Petersburg and Moscow. On 7 November, they performed with the Emir Kusturica and Goran Bregovich On 10 November 2016, the music video for "Russian Style" was published. On 28 December, the group released their first EP "Stay True". In February 2017, the band performed at Krestovsky Stadium as part of the Radio Zenit festival.
On 21 April 2017, the group released their first album "Full Hat". On 26 April, the group performed the song "I'm Not Easy Buddy" on the Russian TV channel "Channel One". On 30 October 2017, they presented a song from their new album "Forever Young, Forever Drunk". The album released on 1 December 2017.
Leader of the band Yuri Muzychenko, was the backing vocals in the Russian Eurovision 2020 song "UNO" by Little Big.
The album "Golden Hits" was released on 3 December 2021.
Musical style The band calls themself a "Russian-Gypsy street folk alcoholic hardcore on spiritual instruments".
Band composition Current composition Yuri – vocals, violin (since 2016) Pavel "Pash-Milash" Lichadeev – vocals, accordion (since 2016) Alexander "Kikir" Anisimov – bass (since 2016) Anna Muzychenko – backing vocals, percussion (since 2016) Dmitry "Milash 2.0" Vecherinin – drums (since 2016) Daniil Mustaev – Director (since 2016)
Former members Anna Lichadeeva (2016–2020) – backing vocals, percussion Vadim Rulev (2016–2020) – trombone Altair Kozhakhmetov (2018–2020) – trumpet
Discography Albums and EPs +AlbumsYearName2017Полная шляпа"Forever Young, Forever Drunk"2018"No Comments"2019"Forte & Piano"2020"Bathroom (Original Theater Play Soundtrack)"2021"Golden Hits"2023''По ходу люблю'' +Extended PlaysYearName2016"Stay True"2018Три внутри2020"Shoot Me"2021Литера А +Live AlbumsYearName2021"V"
Singles +SinglesYearName2016"Russian Style"2017ЗимаКайфмэн"FYFD (Forever Young, Forever Drunk)2018Наружу изнутри (Remastered)Разговор со счастьем (OST Год свиньи)2019ТанцыДа, это про нас (Music Video Version)Всё сразуДед Мороз не показывает слёз2020Последний геройНа дальней станции сойду (OST Патриот)Я делаю шаг2021Под зонтом (feat. рудбой)Я ваще!"Bullet"ДвигайМрачные Звоночки2023Выходи играть в снежки
Features +Album ContributionsYearName2019Гарри Топор — Визморианские хроники2020Гарри Топор — Los Muertos2021MARUV – No Name
Videography Music videos +Music VideosYearName2016I'm Not Easy Buddy"Russian Style"2017Зима"Everyday I'm Drinking"2018"Forever Young Forever Drunk"Наружу изнутри"Halloween Bloody Party"No Rules"Разговор со счастьем2019Гарри Топор & The Hatters — Мир не проснётсяТанцыДа, это про насВсё сразу2020Последний ГеройЯ делаю шагТолько позови2021"Shoot Me"Я ваще!"Bullet"ДвигайЕсли бы2022Мрачные ЗвоночкиНЕМНОГО ЖАЛЬ
Cameos in other music videos +CameosYearArtistName2013Little Big"Life in Da Trash"2014"Public Enemy2018"Skibidi"2019"Skibidi"Animal JazzЧувстваLittle Big"I'm OK"2020"UNO""Hypnodancer""Suck My Dick 2020"2021"A Lot of Money"
Awards and nominations +YearPrizeNominationResultEast.2020Премия OK (OK Award)Новые лица. Музыка (New faces. Music)Nomination2021MTV Музыкант года 2021Artist of the yearWin
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