Quarters of Change

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Quarters of Change
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Quarters of Change performing in Dallas in 2024. From left: Ben Acker, Ben Roter, Attila Anrather, and Jasper Harris.
Background information
Origin New York City, New York, U.S.
Genres
Years active2017–present
Labels
Members
  • Ben Roter
  • Jasper Harris
  • Ben Acker
  • Attila Anrather
Website quartersofchange.com

Quarters of Change is an American rock band from New York City, New York, that was founded in 2017. [1] [2] The band consists of lead vocalist and guitarist Ben Roter, guitarist Jasper Harris, guitarist Ben Acker, and drummer Attila Anrather. [3] [4] The band is currently signed to 300 Entertainment and Elektra Records. [5] [4] [6] [7]

Contents

Since their formation, Quarters of Change has released two studio albums: Into the Rift (2022) and Portraits (2024). [8] [9] [10] [11] The band has performed at South by Southwest, Lollapalooza, Austin City Limits, Governor's Ball, and Shaky Knees Music Festival. [12] [13]

Background

While in elementary school in New York City, Ben Acker and Jasper Harris would play rock music together under the name Concrete Jungle. In eighth grade, Ben Roter and Attila Anrather also joined, forming the current quartet. All four members cite influence from their respective fathers, who were also musicians. [4]

In 2017, the four decided to form Quarters of Change, and began to write and record songs together. [14]

Musical style

Quarters of Change's musical style has been described as indie rock, pop rock, and alternative rock. [15] [16] [17] [14] [18] They have also been described as, "Anchored by a mutual predisposition for unpredictability, Quarters of Change fuse together a signature hybrid of nineties-style alternative hooks, crunchy space rock soundscapes, and strutting seventies grooves." [3]

The band cites influences such as The Strokes, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Rage Against The Machine, MGMT, Tom Petty, and Daft Punk. [10] [12] [19]

Artists such as Joe Jonas, Lewis Capaldi, Chad Smith, and Fred Durst have notably become fans of the band. [6] [20]

Band members

Current members

Touring musicians

Discography

Albums

Extended plays

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