- Apollo Heights
Apollo Heights are an American
shoegazer band that was formed inNew York City in 2002. Consisting mainly of twin brothers, Daniel and Danny Chavis, they play experimental rock music. They citeAR Kane andMy Bloody Valentine as a major inspiration. Their debut album "White Music For Black People " was produced byRobin Guthrie ofCocteau Twins and features guest appearances fromMos Def ,Lady Kier ,David Sitek ofTV on the Radio ,Mike Ladd and Guthrie himself on guitar. The Chavis brothers are formerly of the alternative soul groupThe Veldt who released three albums onPolygram ,Mammoth andCapitol Records .Robin Guthrie has hired Apollo Heights as his backing band on tours in France and the US. Apollo Heights are currently finishing work on their sophomore album that has been reportedly much darker than their previous releases. It is titled "The Killer of Sheep" and is slated for a Spring 2009 release onManimal Vinyl Records.Discography
tudio albums
*"White Music For Black People" CD (2007; Manimal Vinyl)
*"The Killer Of Sheep" CD (2009; Manimal Vinyl)EPs
*"Disco Lights" EP digital single (2007; Manimal Vinyl)
*"Babytalkk" EP digital single (2008; Manimal Vinyl)
*"Everlasting Gobbstopper" EP digital single (2008; Manimal Vinyl)
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