News
May 21, 2010
By Michele Yamamoto
Check out the new Apse video for “All Mine” from 2009 release Climb Up. The creepy video features ghosts, goat-headed men, and a weird old woman. More
Under the Radar Favorites Avi Buffalo, Sonic Youth, and Vivian Girls Slated to Play
Mar 25, 2010
By Laura Studarus
All Tomorrow’s Parties NY is set to take place September 3rd though the 5th at Kutsher’s Country Club in Monticello New York. The third day of the event will be guest curated by filmmaker Jim Jarmusch who has handpicked favorites SUNN O))) and Hope Sandoval among others to perform. Meanwhile, September 3rd is “Don’t Look Back” day, where musicians perform classic albums in full. We have the line up. Other recent additions include Tortoise, Avi Buffalo, Bardo Pond, BEAK>, Dungen, and others. More
Climb Up Out October 20th on ATP with Tour to Follow
Jul 17, 2009
By Michele Yamamoto
Four years out from Apse’s previous record, Spirit, a sophomore effort has been announced, with a tour in the works. More
Interviews
Oct 01, 2008
By J. Pace
“We understand why we get the post-rock thing, but we hate it,” says Robert Toher, guitarist/vocalist of Apse, speaking from his home on Cape Cod. Apse can’t seem to avoid the comparisons to Sigur Rós, Explosions in the Sky, Mogwai, and their ilk. More
Reviews
Nov 13, 2009
By J. Pace
These New England mad scientists have spent much of their time creating tribal, creepy soundscapes that defy description, at times bringing to mind contemporary post-rock meandering, early industrial, late psychedelia, or soundtrack music. The music is injected with a palpable tension. Call it sexual, existential, spiritual—no matter, there is a real unease and darkness that permeates their work. They ride it like a wave. More