Battles

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Battles Biography

Battles and have caused a maelstrom of interest in the last 18 months, despite having only released 3 EPs. A phenomenon that began in NYC, they soon broke out of the cliquey East Coast scene, accumulating a fervent legion of fans across the US, a testament to their astounding live performances. And now, kicking off 2006 we present them to you with a uniquely packaged introductory album.

Perhaps you have already come across this frenetic, experimental East Coast sensation when they headlined Eat Your Own Ears and rammed it to the rafters; perhaps you soon will when they play at the taste making ATP weekender in December.

Precisely why they are one of the hottest US alt. imports is this; technically awe inspiring, Battles concoct a mix of strident post-rock/ jazz/ hardcore and electronics, stunning crowds with mind boggling poly-rhythmic sequences and complicated time signatures, hurtled at you with sheer sonic velocity.

Too beat orientated to be dubbed 'post rock', as vanguards Battles stand on their own in the realm of contemporary music. Battles will captivate you live with the dexterous competency of each member, executing musical forms previously unattainable outside the sphere of the electronic scene.

Some have dubbed Battles a 'supergroup' - John Stanier on drums, originating from the legacy that is Helmet, and still lending his skills to Mike Patton's Tomahawk and Australian powerhouse The Mark of Cain; Ian Williams guitarist/ keyboardist known for his distinctive guitar styling in cult band Don Caballero; Dave Konopka, guitar and bass, previously in the underground band Lynx and Tyondai Braxton, avant-garde solo musician (who recently collaborated with Prefuse 73), here vox/ keyboardist/ guitar/ electronics.

As Battles explain, their sound is "Somewhere between electronic and rock. Those two factors. Since we've always been in bands, at this point we're like horses trained to pull the sled w/ 3 marshall half stacks plus 80lb. trap case everywhere we go, but we don't have to play garage music the way you might if all the members had only been in garage bands before. Battles can do what it wants."

And the result is evolved and fresh and justifies their position as the apple of the alternative scene's eye. Everyone has Battles in their lives.

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The Latest Battles News

Demi Lovato Attacked For Auto-tune Singing

13th September 2012

Demi Lovato was slammed for her use of Auto-Tune on 'The X Factor' USA last night (12.09.12).The 'Skyscraper' hitmaker had...

Jack Osbourne Urges Sharon To Return To Agt

29th August 2012

Jack Osbourne wants his mother to reconsider quitting 'America's Got Talent'. Sharon Osbourne stepped down from the judging panel of...

John Lydon Allowed Songs To Feature In Olympics Due To Nhs

29th August 2012

John Lydon allowed the Sex Pistols' music to be included in the Olympic Games opening ceremony because it represented the...

Emeli Sande Struggled With Being Bi-racial

13th August 2012

Emeli Sande struggled with being bi-racial as a teenager.The 'Heaven' singer found it difficult being the only mixed-race family growing...

Matthew Mcconaughey Joins Wolf Of Wall Street

3rd August 2012

Matthew McConaughey has joined the cast of 'The Wolf of Wall Street'.The 'Magic Mike' actor has signed on to be...

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Battles Reviews

Battles - Dross Glop Remixes Album Review

21st May 2012

Battles' new remix album Dross Glop is, in essence, a victory lap. Its source material,...

Battles - Mirrored Album Review

2nd July 2007

BattlesMirroredAlbum ReviewSome music is clearly meant to be easy to digest, but Mirrored is not....

Battles - Mirrored Album Review

8th May 2007

Battles Mirrored Album Review To even contemplate describing Battles via one pun-orientated sound bite would...

Battles - Atlas Single Review

2nd April 2007

BattlesAtlasSingle Review What was initially a part-time hobby for Tomahawk's John Stanier has now developed...

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Battles Festivals

Field Day

25th May 2013

Sasquatch! Festival

29th May 2010

Flow Festival

8th August 2012

Carling Weekend

24th August 2007

Bonnaroo

13th June 2013

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Battles Interviews

Battles, Interview

24th May 2007

Battles Interview Well friends.it's that time again where I take time out of my busy...

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