Balkans (band)
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Balkans are an American
indie rock
band from Atlanta, Georgia
.
Between 2008 and 2010 Balkans released three 7″ singles through various local labels, most recently, ‘Zebra Print’ and ‘Georganne’ came out on their present Atlanta based label Double Phantom Records (home to The Selmanaires
, Carnivores, and Roman Photos). The singles raised attention locally from Atlanta’s Creative Loafing
naming one single the No.1 Atlanta Release of 2009. During this period the Band embarked on D.I.Y tours along the East Coast, frequenting wherehouse type venues in Brooklyn, New York.
On February 22 the band released their fourth 7" single ‘Edita V’ which has been described as high energy punk, referencing bands such as Television
with angular riffs and energetic vocals. The single was followed up by their self-titled debut LP in the US and UK on May 10, 2011. Both releases created national and international attention from taste-maker blogs such as Altered Zones, Vice
and NPR
. As well as publications The Fader
, Atrocker, and Spin Magazine
with the latter naming Balkans one of the “5 Best New Artists for June”
In support of their debut LP, Balkans recently announced a string of tour dates covering the United States and Canada via the band’s blog, sharing the stage with Atlas Sound, PS I Love You
, Crystal Antlers
, and Unknown Mortal Orchestra
.
United States
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indie rock
Indie rock
Indie rock is a genre of alternative rock that originated in the United Kingdom and the United States in the 1980s. Indie rock is extremely diverse, with sub-genres that include lo-fi, post-rock, math rock, indie pop, dream pop, noise rock, space rock, sadcore, riot grrrl and emo, among others...
band from Atlanta, Georgia
Georgia (U.S. state)
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History
Balkans formed in 2008 in the suburbs of Atlanta by childhood and high school friends; Frankie Broyles, Woodbury Shortridge, Stanley Vergilis and Brett Miller. Their music is said to straddle a delicious and intriguing position somewhere in-between pop and punk rock.Between 2008 and 2010 Balkans released three 7″ singles through various local labels, most recently, ‘Zebra Print’ and ‘Georganne’ came out on their present Atlanta based label Double Phantom Records (home to The Selmanaires
The Selmanaires
The Selmanaires are an American Indie electronic band from Atlanta, Georgia.Influenced by the sounds of myriad cultures and eras, The Selmanaires play a musical collage that dances the border between tradition and experiment...
, Carnivores, and Roman Photos). The singles raised attention locally from Atlanta’s Creative Loafing
Creative Loafing
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naming one single the No.1 Atlanta Release of 2009. During this period the Band embarked on D.I.Y tours along the East Coast, frequenting wherehouse type venues in Brooklyn, New York.
On February 22 the band released their fourth 7" single ‘Edita V’ which has been described as high energy punk, referencing bands such as Television
Television (band)
Television was an American rock band, formed in New York City in 1973. They are best known for the album Marquee Moon and widely regarded as one of the founders of "punk" and New Wave music. Television was part of the early 1970s New York underground rock scene, along with bands like the Patti...
with angular riffs and energetic vocals. The single was followed up by their self-titled debut LP in the US and UK on May 10, 2011. Both releases created national and international attention from taste-maker blogs such as Altered Zones, Vice
Vice (magazine)
VICE is a free magazine and media conglomerate founded in Montreal, Quebec and currently based in New York City.Vice is available in 27 countries...
and NPR
NPR
NPR, formerly National Public Radio, is a privately and publicly funded non-profit membership media organization that serves as a national syndicator to a network of 900 public radio stations in the United States. NPR was created in 1970, following congressional passage of the Public Broadcasting...
. As well as publications The Fader
The Fader
The FADER, or FADER, is an United States-based music/culture/fashion magazine that covers hip-hop, reggae, independent rock, pop and dance music from around the world.-Overview:...
, Atrocker, and Spin Magazine
Spin (magazine)
Spin is a music magazine founded in 1985 by publisher Bob Guccione Jr.-History:In its early years, the magazine was noted for its broad music coverage with an emphasis on college-oriented rock music and on the ongoing emergence of hip-hop. The magazine was eclectic and bold, if sometimes haphazard...
with the latter naming Balkans one of the “5 Best New Artists for June”
In support of their debut LP, Balkans recently announced a string of tour dates covering the United States and Canada via the band’s blog, sharing the stage with Atlas Sound, PS I Love You
PS I Love You (band)
PS I Love You is a Canadian indie rock band from Kingston, Ontario. The band is signed to Paper Bag Records, which is a top Canadian independent record label...
, Crystal Antlers
Crystal Antlers
-History:Early HistoryThe band started as a 3 piece, Kevin Stuart , Errol Davis and Jonny Bell in late 2006 in Long Beach, California. Stuart, Davis, and Bell met while attending a music class in High School...
, and Unknown Mortal Orchestra
Unknown Mortal Orchestra
Unknown Mortal Orchestra are an American and New Zealand indie rock band originating in Portland, Oregon. Their self-titled debut album has received mostly positive reviews. According to some Unknown Mortal Orchestra fucking rule.-References:****...
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Discography
- C++ / F3 7 inch (2008) (Cave Paint Records)
- Zebra Print / Oh Dear 7 inch (2009) (Double Phantom Records)
- Violent Girls Atlanta vinyl LP comp. (2009) (Creative Loafing/Criminal Records)
- Georganne / Bills Spills / Leopard Print 7 inch (2010) (Double Phantom Records)
- Edita V / Cave 7 inch (2011) (Double Phantom Records)
- Balkans (2011) (Double Phantom Records)