Algiers (band)

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Algiers

Algiers in London 2015 by

Tom Medwell

Background information

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Algiers is an American experimental band from Atlanta, Georgia. The

band is composed of vocalist and guitarist Franklin James Fisher,
bassist Ryan Mahan, guitarist Lee Tesche and (since 2016) drummer
Matt Tong. They have been noted particularly for blending disparate
musical influences including gospel and industrial music into a unique

sound.[3] Their style emphasizes a variety of political and artistic

themes and has provoked descriptions with labels such as "dystopian

soul".[4]

Contents

1History
2Members
3Discography
3.1Albums
3.2EPs and Singles
4References
5External links
History[edit]
Franklin, Ryan and Lee met and grew up playing music together in

Atlanta, Georgia but was officially formed in London in 2007.[5] They

chose the name Algiers in reference to a key historical site of anti-

colonial struggle, symbolizing a contested space where violence,

racism, resistance, and religion commingle.[3]

The group released their first single “Blood” in January 2012 via
Atlanta based label Double Phantom. Byron Coley for The Wire wrote
“Although the fusion may have been touched upon in recordings
related to both The Birthday Party and The Gun Club, Algiers are
dedicated to grafting gospel music onto post-punk guitar-cuzz...this

record is mesmerising and really sucks you in with its weird power.”[6]

The band's self-titled debut album was released through Matador on

June 2, 2015.[7] In 2015, ahead of their eponymous release, the band

opened for Interpol, during their North American Tour.[2] Matt Tong,

formerly of Bloc Party, has been playing drums for Algiers since early

2015.[2] Their live show has been described as "recalling at various

points PIL’s dub-style expansions, Afrobeat, industrial, no wave, free

jazz, Suicide, the XTC of “Travels in Nihilon,” Nick Cave’s fire and

brimstone, and musique concrète."[8]

Members[edit]
● Franklin James Fisher - lead vocals, backing vocals, guitar,
piano, rhodes, cello, drums, percussion, sampling
● Ryan Mahan - bass, synthesisers, piano, backing vocals,
percussion, drum programming
● Lee Tesche - guitar, prepared instruments, percussion,
loops, backing vocals
● Matt Tong - drums, percussion, backing vocals

Discography[edit]

Albums[edit]
● Algiers (2015, Matador)
 ● The Underside of Power (2017, Matador)

EPs and Singles[edit]

● "Blood" / "Black Eunuch" (2012, Double Phantom Records)
● "Mute Studio Sessions" (2015, Matador)
● "Walk Like A Panther" (2017, Matador)
● "Blood" / "Black Eunuch" (2017, Geographic North)

References[edit]
● ^ DeMerritt, Paul (June 2, 2015). "Algiers revive protest
music". Creative Loafing. Retrieved July 4, 2015.
● ^ Jump up to:a b c White, Caitlin (June 26, 2017). "Band To
Watch: Algiers". Stereogum. Retrieved May 10, 2015.
● ^ Jump up to:a b Turner, Luke (April 22, 2015). "Escape
Velocity You Have To Fight For Change: Algiers Interviewed".
The Quietus. Retrieved July 4, 2015.
● ^ Hardmeyer, Casey (June 21, 2015). "Dystopian Soul".
Willamette Week. Retrieved July 4, 2015.
● ^ Hogan, Marc (June 4, 2015). "New Music to Know: Algiers
Battle for Indie Rock's Soul". CBS Radio. Archived from the
original on 2015-06-27. Retrieved July 4, 2015.
● ^ Coley, Byron. “Reviews”, The Wire (magazine), London,
October 2012.
● ^ Jurek, Thom (August 4, 2017). "AllMusic Review". AllMusic.
Retrieved June 2, 2015.
● ^ Klein, David (June 9, 2015). "Live: Algiers win an uphill battle
in Carrboro". Indy Week. Retrieved July 4, 2015.

External links[edit]
● Official Website
● Official Twitter
● Official Facebook
Authority
● MusicBrainz: 258e8672-1db1-469a-a505-00a42aaf0973
control ● VIAF: 316739902
● WorldCat Identities: 316739902

Categories:

● Alternative rock groups from Georgia (U.S. state)

● Indie rock musical groups from Georgia (U.S. state)
● 2013 establishments in Georgia (U.S. state)
● Matador Records artists
● Musical trios
● Musical groups established in 2013
● Musical groups from Atlanta
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