¡Forward, Russia!

The Profile

¡Forward, Russia! are an English dance-punk/indie rock band from Leeds, known for numbering their songs and the albums Give Me a Wall (2006) and Life Processes (2008).

English band from Leeds; part of the mid‑2000s dance-punk/post‑punk revival. Debut album: Give Me a Wall (2006). Follow-up: Life Processes (2008). Their singles and tracks were titled with numbers (e.g., Nine, Twelve, Thirteen/Fourteen).

A Leeds quartet blending punk, electro, and dance with sharp riffs, synth undercurrents, and shouted vocals. Give Me a Wall features numbered tracks like Seven, Nine, Twelve, and Thirteen. The review notes classic punk influences but highlights the band’s dance-driven edge. Overall deemed worth a listen, especially for underground-inclined ears.