The Hatters – Russian gypsy-folk-hardcore band Yesterday I learned about a relatively new Russian band named The Hatters. This band was founded in 2016 in Saint-Petersburg and instantly became very popular. They play the crazy mix of gypsy-rock, folk-rock and hardcore. The Hatters don’t use guitars at all, their ensemble includes a violin, an accordion, a trombone, a bass-balalaika, drums and percussion. To understand the style the band plays in, look at “Russian style” on Youtube.