Booking agency Rockhopper Agency today announced that it signed Russian/Italian punk act, Svetlanas. The band features noted musicians from Russia, Italy and United States, and has extensive .

With an angry, energetic and powerful live show, Svetlanas have been winning over audiences across the globe. Front woman Olga’s confrontational performances and threatening vocals got the act banned from Russia in 2014. Luckily, they helped win over punk fans and rock icons alike, from Jello Biafra to Malcolm McLaren to Kiss’s Gene Simmons.

“I am extremely pleased to be working with such a seasoned, professional act,” stated Archie Dani, Rockhopper’s Los Angeles agent. “Svetlanas have performed at many top events, such as SXSW and the Vans Warped Tour. I look forward to getting them in front of festival audiences in Europe and Scandinavia and increase their visibility domestically.”

Svetlanas is not a one-woman show. In addition to Moscow native Olga on vocals, the band also features former Queens of the Stone Age and current Mondo Generator bassist Nick Oliveri. The sole American shares the stage with Italian guitarists and drummer, Mr. Ginger, Diste and Steve.

http://www.svetlanas.su