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United States Algiers is an American post-punk band known for its genre-defying sound, blending elements of post-punk, experimental rock, soul, and hip-hop.
Algiers released their self-titled debut album through Matador Records. Matador also released their subsequent albums 'The Underside of Power,' 'There Is No Year,' and 'Shook'.
Algiers released their first single, "Blood," in January 2012 via Atlanta based label Double Phantom.
Algiers has worked in the studio with Massive Attack and was featured on Massive Attack's 'Eutopia' audiovisual EP.
Algiers toured with Depeche Mode, opening for them on a European stadium tour, and remixed a lead single from their 'Spirit' album.
Algiers released the single "Void" through the Adult Swim Singles Club.
The mixtape 'Shook World (hosted by Algiers)' by King Vision Ultra was released on the PTP label.
Kobalt handles licensing inquiries for Algiers. Jeannette Perez is the contact.
OTICONS represents Algiers for film scoring, with George Christopoulos as the agent.
Concerted Efforts handles US booking inquiries for Algiers, with Mahmood Shaikh as the contact.
Runway Artists handles UK booking inquiries for Algiers, with Matt Hanner as the contact.
Algiers formed in Atlanta, Georgia, in 2012. The band consists of Franklin James Fisher (vocals, guitars, piano, cello, percussion, sampler, synthesizers), Ryan Mahan (bass guitar, synthesizers, piano, percussion, drum programming, backing vocals), Lee Tesche (guitar, percussion, saxophone, synthesizers, backing vocals), and Matt Tong (drums, percussion, backing vocals). The group officially formed in London in 2012 with the release of their first single, “Blood,” via Atlanta-based label Double Phantom. Their self-titled debut album was released through Matador on June 2, 2015. Prior to their debut album, the band opened for Interpol during their North American Tour. Matt Tong, formerly of Bloc Party, joined Algiers as a drummer around this period. The band has been recognized for its unique sound, which has been described as dystopian soul due to its somber mood and Afro-folk-inspired vocal approach.
A significant milestone occurred on June 23, 2017, with the release of their second studio album, “The Underside of Power,” which received critical acclaim. This album was produced by Adrian Utley of Portishead and Ali Chant. The release coincided with a European stadium tour where Algiers opened for Depeche Mode. Additionally, Algiers remixed the lead single from Depeche Mode’s “Spirit” album. The band also worked in the studio with Massive Attack during this time. On January 17, 2020, their third full-length album for Matador, “There Is No Year,” was released. On February 1, 2020, Algiers made their network television debut, performing “Dispossession” on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.
The band continued to be active with collaborations and releases. In 2020, they were featured on Massive Attack’s “Eutopia” audiovisual EP. They also released “Cleveland 20/20,” a 50-minute re-imagining of their song “Cleveland.” Fisher collaborated on Billy Woods and Moor Mother’s “BRASS” album. Mahan pursued a solo project as Dead Meat, while Tesche and Mahan released two albums as Nun Gun. On February 24, 2023, Algiers released their fourth studio album, “Shook.” This album featured collaborations with artists such as Billy Woods, Backxwash, and Zack de la Rocha. A companion mixtape, “Shook World (Hosted by Algiers),” by King Vision Ultra, was released in January 2023, integrating samples from Algiers’ album with other diverse audio elements. Dante Foley also began performing live with Algiers on a second drum set during this period.
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