Harlem Shakes

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Harlem Shakes
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Harlem Shakes performing in 2007
Background information
Origin New York, NY
Genres
Years active2006–2009
Labels Gigantic Music
Members
  • Lexy Benaim
  • Todd Goldstein
  • Jose Soegaard
  • Kendrick Strauch
  • Brent Katz

Harlem Shakes were an American indie rock band from New York, formed in 2006 and signed to Gigantic Music. Prior to their signing, they released the 2007 EP Burning Birthdays. [1] The band disbanded in September 2009 after a hiatus following the release of their first full-length album, Technicolor Health .

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The group's guitarist, Todd Goldstein, is still actively producing music under the name ARMS. The group's drummer, Brent Katz, is also still actively involved in the indie music scene. Katz continues to produce music in his solo/side-project, Thunder & Lightning, which has released an album entitled Kangaroo Court. [2]

Discography

Studio albums

EPs

References

  1. Moerder, Adam (May 17, 2007). "Harlem Shakes: Burning Birthdays EP". Pitchfork Media.
  2. Green, Jonah. "NYC Band Thunder And Lightning Has An Un-Googleable Name". Huffington Post. Retrieved March 17, 2011.
  3. "Technicolor Health Harlem Shakes". Allmusic . Retrieved October 25, 2013.
  4. "Burning Birthdays Harlem Shakes". Allmusic . Retrieved October 25, 2013.