Apache Beat
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| Apache Beat | |
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Brooklyn, New York, United States |
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| Years active | 2006–present |
| Labels | Babylon, Inertia |
| Website |
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| Members |
Ilirjana Alushaj Christina Aceto Phillip Aceto Michael Dossantos Angus Tarnawsky Neil Westgate |
Apache Beat are a five-piece New York band formed in 2006.[1]
After putting out a slew of singles, Apache Beat released their debut album Last Chants in October 2010. It was recorded, mixed and produced by Martin Bisi and John Agnello in New York and put out on both Inertia Records and Babylon Records.[2] The record has guest performers from Yeah Yeah Yeahs, The Rapture and Blood Orange.[3]
They have toured in the US, UK and Europe supporting acts such as School of Seven Bells, Gossip, Deerhunter, Crystal Castles, Les Savy Fav and We Are Scientists.[4]
Members
- Current
- Ilirjana Alushaj
- Michael Dos Santos
- Angus Tarnawsky
- Past members
- Christina Aceto
- Phillip Aceto
- Neil Westgate
Discography
Singles
- Tracing Sky - digital only (May 28, 2012)
- Another Day (Single Version) - Limited 7" & digital (August 10, 2010)
- Your Powers Are Magic (Single Version) - digital only (September 29, 2009)
- Tropics (Single Version) - digital only (October 21, 2008)
- Blood Thrills / The Western - Limited 7" & digital (May 31, 2008)
- Tropics / Your Powers Are Magic - Limited 7" only (October 18, 2007)
Albums
- Last Chants - Full Length (October 5, 2010)
- "A big leap forward for the dynamic Brooklyn-based post-punk band, especially when Ilirjana Alushaj channel[s] Patti Smith and P.J. Harvey." – The Wall Street Journal [5]
- REVIEWS:
- Contactmusic.com: 6/10 [6]
- Pitchfork: 6.1/10 [7]
- PopMatters: 9/10 [8]
- URB: 3.5/5 [9]
References
- ↑ Phares, Heather. "Apache Beat". Allmusic. Retrieved December 23, 2011.
- ↑ Werthman, Christine (September 28, 2010). "Investigating the undeniable charm of Apache Beat". New York Press. Retrieved December 23, 2011.
- ↑ Burgess, Daniel (September 21, 2010). "WATCH: Apache Beat's Trippy New Video". Spin. Retrieved December 23, 2011.
- ↑ "Apache Beat Gigography, Tour History". Songkick. Retrieved December 23, 2011.
- ↑ Fusilli, Jim (November 24, 2010). "Stuffed With Turkey Day Blues". The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved December 23, 2011.
- ↑ Rudge, James. "Apache Beat | 2010 Album Review". Contactmusic.com. Retrieved December 23, 2011.
- ↑ Love, Joshua (October 19, 2010). "Apache Beat: Last Chants". Pitchfork. Retrieved December 23, 2011.
- ↑ Hung, Estella (October 21, 2010). "Apache Beat: Last Chants". PopMatters. Retrieved December 23, 2011.
- ↑ Martel, Beverly (August 18, 2010). "Apache Beat – Last Chants (Review)". URB. Retrieved December 23, 2011.
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