Aspera (band)

Aspera (initially Aspera Ad Astra) is an American indie rock band from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

History

Aspera formed in 1996 under the name Aspera ad Astra in Philadelphia, and released a 7" split with Haelah before issuing their debut full-length in 1998. Following this the group underwent lineup changes before the release of their 1999 EP; several drummers would join and leave the group until late 2000, when A.J. Edmiston joined. Around this time the group shortened its name. They began releasing material on Jagjaguwar Records in 2002, including a re-release of their 2001 album "Sugar & Feathered". 2007 saw their most recent full-length issued on Philadelphia label Burnt Toast Vinyl.

Members

;Initial lineup
*Mike Robinson - vocals, keyboards
*Justin Tripp - guitar, keyboards
*Drew Worth - guitar
*Matt Werth - bass
*Drew Mills - drums, vocals, guitar

;Later members
*Chris Powell - drums
*A.J. Edmiston - drums

Discography

*"Split" with Haelah (1997)
*"Peace" (Audio Information Phenomena, 1998)
*"Winged by Rhymes" EP (Insound Records, 1999)
*"Split" with The Lilys (Tigerstyle Records, 2000)
*"Sugar & Feathered" (Big Wheel Recreation, 2001; reissued by Jagjaguwar Records, 2002)
*"Birds Fly" EP (Suicide Squeeze Records, 2002)
*"Oh Fantastica" (Jagjaguwar, 2003)
*"Back When Love" (Burnt Toast Vinyl, 2007)

References

* [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=11:w9fpxqljldte~T1 Aspera] at Allmusic