Battles
New York group building interlocking guitar loops and pounding live drums into precise, playful math rock, best known for the pitch-shifted stomp of 'Atlas'.
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About Battles
Battles formed in New York in 2002 with guitarist Ian Williams, formerly of Don Caballero, drummer John Stanier of Helmet, Dave Konopka and Tyondai Braxton. The 2007 Warp debut Mirrored set Braxton's sped-up, cartoonish vocals over loops built live from guitar and keyboard, while Stanier played with his crash cymbal mounted high above the kit.
Braxton left in 2010, and Gloss Drop brought in guest singers including Gary Numan and Kazu Makino. La Di Da Di was mostly instrumental. After Konopka's departure, Williams and Stanier carried on as a duo for Juice B Crypts in 2019, still layering pedal loops on stage until the songs take shape in front of the audience.
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Is Battles playing any festivals?
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What kind of music does Battles play?
Battles plays alternative, math rock and experimental rock.
Who is in Battles?
Battles is John Stanier and Ian Williams. Former members include Tyondai Braxton and David Konopka.
When did Battles form?
Battles formed in New York in 2002.
What was Battles's first album?
Battles's first album was Mirrored (2007). The latest is Juice B Crypts (2019).