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DC power-pop sensations Ape House combine rocking, yet smart guitar work, catchy vocals, top-notch bass and ferocious drumming. All good music fans know that Ape House was formed in Washington, DC in 2001 when home recording enthusiast J. Forté got together with local bass legend Steve Shook and former Love Slug members Gil Hegwood and GP Shook. While the band's initial plan was to secure a multi-million-dollar major label deal by the time they'd made their 5th public appearance, they wisely decided to build up some down n' dirty street cred first - and thus formed indie label Croftöne Records.
The summer of 2001 saw the release of Ape House's self-titled EP. The band then honed its live act, drawing in beautiful, sweaty crowds with its unique mix of Byrds-like melody and Ramones-esque energy. In the Spring of 2002, the Apes sequestered themselves in Annapolis' LSP Studios and emerged with the 13-song ...Minutes To Go... Critical accolades, international and domestic airplay and dozens of shows along the East Coast followed, including performances at the Dewey Beach Pop Fest, the International Pop Overthrow, and the WHFS Big Break showcase.
Ape House now offers up its second full-length LP, Tired of Style, recorded at Arlington's Inner Ear Studios. Enjoy!!