Apollo Heights are an American shoegazer band that was formed in New York City

New York City

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 in 2002. Consisting mainly of twin brothers, Daniel and Danny Chavis, they play experimental rock music. They cite AR Kane and My Bloody Valentine as a major inspiration. Their debut album White Music For Black People was produced by Robin Guthrie

Robin Guthrie

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 of Cocteau Twins

Cocteau Twins

Cocteau Twins were a Scottish alternative rock band active from 1979 to 1997, known for innovative instrumentation and atmospheric, non-lyrical vocals...

 and features guest appearances from Mos Def

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, Lady Kier, David Sitek of TV on the Radio

TV on the Radio

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, Mike Ladd

Mike Ladd

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 and Guthrie himself on guitar. The Chavis brothers are formerly of the alternative soul group The Veldt

The Veldt

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 who released three albums on Polygram

PolyGram

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, Mammoth

Mammoth

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 and Capitol Records

Capitol Records

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. Although the Veldt is left out of references on the Chapel Hill music scene,they were a key band during the heyday of North Carolina Music along with other bands of the time like metal Flake Mother,Superchunk and Dillon Fence.

Danny and Daniel Chavis were also the founding members of "The Veldt" which recorded an Album and EP both titles "Marigolds" on Stardog Records in 1992.

The Veldt

• Marigolds (1993; Polygram/Mercury)
• Afrodisiac (1994; Polygram/Mercury)
• Universe Boat (1996/97; Yasha)

EPs

• Disco Lights EP digital single (2007; Manimal Vinyl)
• Babytalkk EP digital single (2008; Manimal Vinyl)
• Everlasting Gobbstopper EP digital single (2008; Manimal Vinyl)