Formed in 2003 in Brooklyn, New York, A Place To Bury Strangers (APTBS) has cemented its place as a formidable force in the noise rock and shoegaze scenes. Known for their fusion of dense, foreboding soundscapes and incisive melodies, the band has consistently evolved while maintaining an atmosphere that feels both otherworldly and deeply rooted in the gritty ethos of their New York origins. The brainchild of Oliver Ackermann, a veteran of the post-punk revival and the founder of Death By Audio, a venue and pedal company, APTBS gained a reputation for their blistering live performances and a relentless DIY approach that permeates their recordings and ethos.

Over the years, A Place To Bury Strangers has released a prolific body of work characterized by sonic experimentation and a fearless approach to production and songwriting. Among their most recent projects are "It Is Time" and "See Through You: Rerealized," showcasing the band's undiminished energy and innovation. Their music is a textured blend of shoegaze, noise rock, and post-punk, marked by layers of distorted guitars, haunting vocals, and immersive soundscapes. As reflected in releases like the "Exploding Head (2022 Remaster)," APTBS has not only preserved their essence but continued to refine and expand their sound, ensuring their position as cult icons within the alternative music scene.

Genres

American Post-punk

American Shoegaze

Brooklyn Indie

Noise Pop

Nu Gaze

Shoegaze

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Latest Release

Synthesizer

A Place To Bury Strangers

Album - 10 Tracks - Released October 4, 2024