Blanket Statementstein
| Blanket Statementstein | |
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| Origin | Brooklyn, New York |
| Genres | Dance rock, electro, experimental hip hop |
| Years active | 2005–present |
| Labels | Shabasa |
| Associated acts | Moshiach Oi!, Y-Love, RockaZion, White Shabbos, Shin Shin Mem |
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Blanket Statementstein is an American rock band from Brooklyn, New York. Formed in 2005, they are notable for their large roster, which has included Y-Love, Dennis Donaghy of Dirt Bike Annie, and all four members of Moshiach Oi!. They have released two EPs, as well as a self-titled album in 2008.
History
The band was formed in 2005 with Ahron Moeller, Aaron Genuth, Mike Wagner, and Mitchell Harrison. The name was taken from a fictional band that Moeller, Genuth, and Wagner had conceived during a Shabbos afternoon conversation.[1] They released their first EP, Righteousness Exalteth a Nation, in 2006.
In 2008, the band released their 14-song self-titled debut album, featuring guest vocals from Shir Yaakov of Darshan.[2] Later that year, they performed at Shemspeed's one-year anniversary concert at (Le) Poisson Rouge, alongside Piamenta, Electro Morocco, Blue Fringe, Diwon, Smadar Levi, King Django, and DeScribe.[3]
In 2011, they appeared at a fundraising concert for the documentary Punk Jews, alongside Moshiach Oi!, Y-Love, and Golem.[4]
In 2015, they released a second EP, Hiding and Seeking in the Garden of Eden.
Discography
- Albums
- Blanket Statementstein (2008; Shabasa)
- EPs
- Righteousness Exalteth a Nation (2006)
- Hiding and Seeking in the Garden of Eden (2015)
Members
Past and present members have included:
- Ahron Moeller — lead vocals
- Mike Wagner — guitar, drums, trombone, vocals
- Aaron Genuth — vocals, cello
- Mitchell Harrison — bass
- Dennis Donaghy — drums
- Yishai Romanoff — drums
- Paul Alpert — drums, percussion
- Joe Palmieri — keyboards
- David Levy — keyboards
- Daniella Gruenspecht — vocals
- MC Aaron — vocals
- Y-Love — vocals
- Jessica Eisenberg — violin, drums, vocals
- Matt Romanoff — guitar
References
- ↑ Nebritova, Miriam (Nov 9, 2010). "Blanket Statementstein is turning 5 this week" (interview). J Nights of New York. Retrieved 12 April 2013.
- ↑ Roth, Matthue (Jan 15, 2009). "Flying Their Freak Flags". Tablet Magazine. Retrieved 12 April 2013.
- ↑ "Shemspeed Party recap". The Shemspeed Daily. Nov 19, 2008. Retrieved 29 November 2015.
- ↑ Croland, Michael (June 2010). "Punk Jews in the East Village". Jewcy. Retrieved 12 April 2013.