B Boys
Dans le jargon musical, un b-boy est celui qui pratique du breakdance tout simplement. Mais il n’est pas question de parler de breakdance ou de culture hip-hop mais d’un trio nommé B Boys. Originaire de Brooklyn (encore), il est composé d’Andrew Kerr (batterie), Brendon Avalos (chant, basse) et de Britton Walker (chant, guitare), les trois têtes brûlées se sont formés en 2014 et ont signé chez le prestigieux Captured Tracks avec un premier album bien bouillant nommé Dada.
Au rayon des influences, on peut citer The Fall et Gang of Four ainsi que des groupes plus modernes comme Parquet Courts et Protomartyr. B Boys prouve qu’il sait exceller dans le registre post-punk avec des titres courts certes mais efficaces. Nouvel album ‘Dudu’ prévu pour le 26 juillet 2019 !
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New York’s B Boys (Andrew Kerr, Brendon Avalos, Britton Walker) find inspiration in the chaos that surrounds them: the aggressive attitude and sonic lawlessness of the city they live, work, and breathe in every day. Their raw, yet meticulous style is characterized by rhythmic complexity, commanding riffs, and introspective lyrics that are as playful and self-aware as they are cutting.
Across two acclaimed releases on Captured Tracks—2016’s No Worry No Mind EP and 2017’s debut full-length Dada—B Boys explore solitude and self-reflection through sharp, high-energy shouts and melodic mediations. Now, the sprightly sarcasm and acerbic commentary continues on the band’s highly anticipated sophomore LP, Dudu. Recorded by Gabe Wax (Deerhunter, Ought, Crumb) at Outlier Inn, and mixed by Andy Chugg (Pill, Pop. 1280, Bambara) to be released on July 26, 2019.
B Boys have toured the U.S. and Europe extensively, supporting acts such as Parquet Courts, Merchandise, Shame, Sunflower Bean, and Thee Oh Sees.