The Apers
Encyclopedia
The Apers are a Dutch
pop punk
band who formed in Rotterdam
in 1996. They have released their albums on Stardumb Records
, apart from the 2007 album Reanimate My Heart, which was released by Sonic Rendezvous Records in Europe, and Insubordination Records
in the USA. They have played about 700 shows all over Europe and the USA. The band is often compared to Screeching Weasel
, not lastly because of frontman Kevin Aper's snotty vocal delivery, reminiscent of Ben Weasel
.
Past members:
Netherlands
The Netherlands is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, located mainly in North-West Europe and with several islands in the Caribbean. Mainland Netherlands borders the North Sea to the north and west, Belgium to the south, and Germany to the east, and shares maritime borders...
pop punk
Pop punk
Pop punk is a fusion music genre that combines elements of punk rock with pop music, to varying degrees. Allmusic describes the genre as a strand of alternative rock, which typically merges pop melodies with speedy punk tempos, chord changes and loud guitars...
band who formed in Rotterdam
Rotterdam
Rotterdam is the second-largest city in the Netherlands and one of the largest ports in the world. Starting as a dam on the Rotte river, Rotterdam has grown into a major international commercial centre...
in 1996. They have released their albums on Stardumb Records
Stardumb Records
Stardumb Records is an independent record label based in Rotterdam, The Netherlands.-History:Stardumb Records started its operation in 2000. Their first release was a 7-inch by local band The Apers, and releases by similar pop punk bands inspired by the...
, apart from the 2007 album Reanimate My Heart, which was released by Sonic Rendezvous Records in Europe, and Insubordination Records
Insubordination Records
Insubordination Records is an independent record label based in Baltimore, Maryland.-History:Insubordination Records was founded by Beatnik Termites members Reggie Silvestri and Pat Kim in 1996. As their label specializing in Lookout! Records styled pop punk started to grow, they partnered with...
in the USA. They have played about 700 shows all over Europe and the USA. The band is often compared to Screeching Weasel
Screeching Weasel
Screeching Weasel is an American punk rock band originally from Chicago, Illinois. The band was formed in 1986 by Ben Weasel and John Jughead.Since their formation, Screeching Weasel have broken up and reformed numerous times with numerous line-up changes. Ben Weasel has been the only constant...
, not lastly because of frontman Kevin Aper's snotty vocal delivery, reminiscent of Ben Weasel
Ben Weasel
Ben Weasel is a punk rock musician, best known as the lead singer and guitarist of bands Screeching Weasel and The Riverdales...
.
Studio albums
- The Apers - 2002
- The Buzz Electric - 2003
- Skies Are Turning Blue - 2005
- Reanimate My Heart - 2007
- You Are Only As Strong As The Table You Dance On - 2009
- Still cruisin' after all these beers - 2010 - Dirty Witch
Compilations
- The Wild & Savage Apers - 2004
- Asian Man Records Sampler Vol.1 - 2010 ("...but Then She Smiles")
Band members
Current members:- Kevin Aper - vocals, bass guitar
- Ivo Backbreaker - drums
- Kelvin Centerfold - guitars (since 2005)
- Michael Stoel - guitars
Past members:
- Jerry Hormone - guitars, backing vocals (2000–2005)
- Marien Nicotine - guitars, backing vocals (1996–2007)