The self-titled EP shows a band tightening their grip. It is more atmospheric and synth-heavy, leaning into a gothic post-punk vibe. "Mud" is a terrifyingly catchy earworm that proves they can write a hook—they just prefer to bury it under layers of fuzz. Why You Need to See Them Live If you only stream Russian Baths, you are missing 70% of the point.

They are the band you go to see when you want to feel your clothes vibrate against your skin. Russian Baths is not "background music." You cannot cook dinner to this. You cannot study to this. You have to submit to it.

Seeing them live is a physical test. The bass frequencies are so low they blur your vision. The lighting is usually stark, blue, or strobe-heavy, creating a paranoid film-noir aesthetic. Luke Koz has a tendency to stare into the middle distance, barely moving, while the racket behind him threatens to collapse the room. It is hypnotic and aggressive in equal measure.