The Apers are a Dutch pop punk band who formed in Rotterdam in 1996.[1] They have released their first three albums on Stardumb Records, then released their 2007 album Reanimate My Heart on Sonic Rendezvous Records in Europe, and Insubordination Records in the US, before moving on to Asian Man Records. They have played about 700 shows all over Europe and the USA. The band is often compared to Screeching Weasel, not lastly because of frontman Kevin Aper's snotty vocal delivery, reminiscent of Ben Weasel.[2][3][4][5]
The Apers | |
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 The Apers - Live concert in 2012 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Rotterdam, Netherlands |
| Genres | Pop punk |
| Years active | 1996–present |
| Labels | Asian Man, Stardumb, Insubordination |
| Members | Kevin Aper Kelvin Centerfold Ivo Backbreaker Mikey Bat Bite |
Band members
editCurrent members:
- Kevin Aper – vocals, bass guitar
- Ivo Backbreaker – drums
- Michael Stoel – guitars
Past members:
- Jerry Hormone – guitars, backing vocals (2000–2005)
- Marien Nicotine – guitars, backing vocals (1996–2007)
- Kelvin Centerfold – guitars (2005–2010)
Discography
editStudio albums
edit- The Apers - 2001
- The Buzz Electric - 2003
- Skies Are Turning Blue - 2005
- Reanimate My Heart - 2007
- You Are Only as Strong as the Table You Dance On - 2009
- Confetti on the Floor - 2014
Live albums
edit- Live at the Eldorado - 2012
Compilations
edit- The Wild & Savage Apers - 2004
- Still Cruisin' After All These Beers - 2010
Splits
edit- Retarded/Apers - 2005
- 20 Belows/Apers - 2008
- Apers/Sons Of Buddha - 2011
- The Riptides & The Apers - What About The Monster - 2013
EPs
edit- Teenage Drama Every Kid Will Understand - 2000
- Surprise! - 2023
Singles
edit- Eyes Open Wide - 2001
References
edit- ↑ Torreano, Bradley. "The Apers - Music Biography, Credits and Discography". AllMusic. Retrieved 2012-09-25.
- ↑ Mason, Stewart (2007-02-12). "Reanimate My Heart - The Apers : Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards". AllMusic. Retrieved 2012-09-25.
- ↑ Torreano, Bradley. "The Apers - The Apers : Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards". AllMusic. Retrieved 2012-09-25.
- ↑ "The Apers - The Apers". Punknews.org. Retrieved 2012-09-25.
- ↑ Archived February 27, 2007, at the Wayback Machine