Apache Beat

Apache Beat are a five-piece New York band formed in 2006.[1]

For motorik beat, see Motorik. For the heavily sampled drum break, see Apache (Incredible Bongo Band song).

Apache Beat
Background information
OriginBrooklyn, New York, United States
Genres
Years active2006–present
LabelsBabylon, Inertia
Websiteapachebeat.com
MembersIlirjana Alushaj
Christina Aceto
Phillip Aceto
Michael Dossantos
Angus Tarnawsky
Neil Westgate

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
  1. Phares, Heather. "Apache Beat". Allmusic. Retrieved December 23, 2011.
  2. Werthman, Christine (September 28, 2010). "Investigating the undeniable charm of Apache Beat". New York Press. Retrieved December 23, 2011.
  3. Burgess, Daniel (September 21, 2010). "WATCH: Apache Beat's Trippy New Video". Spin. Retrieved December 23, 2011.
  4. "Apache Beat Gigography, Tour History". Songkick. Retrieved December 23, 2011.
  5. Fusilli, Jim (November 24, 2010). "Stuffed With Turkey Day Blues". The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved December 23, 2011.
  6. Rudge, James. "Apache Beat | 2010 Album Review". Contactmusic.com. Retrieved December 23, 2011.
  7. Love, Joshua (October 19, 2010). "Apache Beat: Last Chants". Pitchfork. Retrieved December 23, 2011.
  8. Hung, Estella (October 21, 2010). "Apache Beat: Last Chants". PopMatters. Retrieved December 23, 2011.
  9. Martel, Beverly (August 18, 2010). "Apache Beat – Last Chants (Review)". URB. Archived from the original on March 6, 2012. Retrieved December 23, 2011.


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