Apache Beat

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Apache Beat
Background information
Origin Brooklyn, New York, United States
Genres Punk-Wave
Indie rock
Art rock
Experimental rock
Shoegaze
Years active 2006–present
Labels Babylon Records (US)
Inertia (Australia/NZ)
Website apachebeat.com
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]

Their debut album Last Chants was recorded, mixed and produced by Martin Bisi and John Agnello in New York and was released on October 5, 2010 on Babylon Records.[2] The record has guest performers from Yeah Yeah Yeahs, The Rapture and Lightspeed Champion.[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]

Discography

Singles

Albums

"A big leap forward for the dynamic Brooklyn-based post-punk band, especially when Ilirjana Alusaj 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]

Current members

Ilirjana Alushaj
Michael Dos Santos
Angus Tarnawsky

Past members

Christina Aceto
Phillip Aceto
Neil Westgate

References

  1. Phares, Heather. "Apache Beat". Allmusic. Retrieved 23 December 2011.
  2. Werthman, Christine (28 September 2010). "Investigating the undeniable charm of Apache Beat". New York Press. Retrieved 23 December 2011.
  3. Burgess, Daniel (21 September 2010). "WATCH: Apache Beat's Trippy New Video". Spin. Retrieved 23 December 2011.
  4. "Apache Beat Gigography, Tour History". Songkick. Retrieved 23 December 2011.
  5. Fusilli, Jim (24 November 2010). "Stuffed With Turkey Day Blues". The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved 23 December 2011.
  6. Rudge, James. "Apache Beat | 2010 Album Review". Contactmusic.com. Retrieved 23 December 2011.
  7. Love, Joshua (19 October 2010). "Apache Beat: Last Chants". Pitchfork. Retrieved 23 December 2011.
  8. Hung, Estella (21 October 2010). "Apache Beat: Last Chants". PopMatters. Retrieved 23 December 2011.
  9. Martel, Beverly (18 August 2010). "Apache Beat – Last Chants (Review)". URB. Retrieved 23 December 2011.

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