Ape House
Ape House
Ape House's acclaimed sound combines the unbridled energy of The Ramones and The Buzzcocks with the melodicism of The Knack and Cheap Trick. This is powerful, t
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Chicks Dig Speed
Chicks Dig Speed
This pop-punk hit is Ape House's most popular live tune.
SoundClick artist Ape House presents "Chicks Dig Speed", an outstanding release in the Alt Power Pop genre. The arrangement reflects a careful attention to detail that rewards repeated listening. Every element feels intentional, resulting in a cohesive alt power pop track that resonates. Ape House is an independent artist on SoundClick, releasing Alt Power Pop music directly to fans worldwide. This song is available as free download.
We Shouldn't Have Made Out
We Shouldn't Have Made Out
Catchy pop-rocker, popular in France!
"We Shouldn't Have Made Out" is an Alt Power Pop track by Ape House on SoundClick. There is an authenticity to the performance that draws the listener in. For fans of alt power pop, this one is worth the listen. "We Shouldn't Have Made Out" is part of the Ape House catalog on SoundClick, where independent artists connect with a global audience. Download this track for free.
She Plays (Like A Hit Single)
She Plays (Like A Hit Single)
The first scorcher from Ape House's "Minutes to Go" cd... download it & love it!
Independent artist Ape House drops "She Plays (Like A Hit Single)", an Alt Power Pop track on SoundClick. It provides textures that deepen the overall emotional resonance. This track holds its own in the alt power pop landscape — a confident, well-executed piece. "She Plays (Like A Hit Single)" has peaked at #13 in the Alt Power Pop category on SoundClick. Find more from Ape House on SoundClick, a platform built for independent music discovery. This track is available as free download.
Ape House's acclaimed sound combines the unbridled
energy of The Ramones and The Buzzcocks with the
melodicism of The Knack and Cheap Trick.
Band/artist history
In the early months of 2001, mutual friends introduced home recording enthusiast, J. Forté to bassist Steve Shook. The duo were quick to enlist drummer/brother Greg Shook and guitarist Gil Hegwood, both formerly of Love Slug fame, and thus the Washington, DC area’s premier power-pop quartet come into being.
Greg, Gil and Steve added a sense of explosive energy and infectious enthusiasm to Forté’s clever, engaging pop numbers, and listeners soon began comparing Ape House to the likes of Weezer, Cheap Trick, the Undertones and the Knack. Popular venues such as the Black Cat, Galaxy Hut, Velvet Lounge and the Ottobar have played home to the bands’ tight, powerful sets, and attendance is continually on the increase as the band’s renown grows.
In May of 2001, Ape House recorded and released an independent four-song EP, simultaneously introducing the world to the sound of Ape House, and Ape House to the sound of critical praise. The next year, the band released its debut full-length LP ...Minutes To Go... on Crof-töne Records. Upon its release, publications such as Shredding Paper, The Big Takeover, Splendid, Punk Planet and Music Monthly took notice and spread the word about the band’s catchy tunes and keen pop sensibilities.
Ape House continues to make waves in the U.S. and abroad. The band was among nine semifinalists chosen from a field of 500 DC-area bands to compete in the annual WHFS 'Big Break Contest,' and its perennial crowd pleaser 'Chicks Dig Speed' was inked as an editor's pick in the Washington Post.
Across the Atlantic, ...Minutes To Go... has been heard on the airwaves in France and Portugal, and CD distribution has been set up in Japan. The band is currently recording LP#2 at the venerable Inner Ear Studios in Arlington, VA and look for a late 2003/early 2004 release.
Have you performed in front of an audience?
Ape House is a DC-based band. We play regularly in DC, Baltimore, New York and places in-between.
Your musical influences
Influences include Cheap Trick, Guided by Voices, Buzzcocks, Byrds, Beach Boys, Ramones, Southern rock
What equipment do you use?
Just guitars, amps and drums, thank you very much.
Washington, DC
USA
ID
107204
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