During the past 3 years, New York City based band Loud Apt. have blazed a trail across the city’s club scene, captivating audiences with a hybrid sound that blends rock and funk melodies with percussive Latin rhythms. Led by singer and keyboardist Nevaris, the band formed at the multimedia, multi-genre performance showcase known as Uncomun where they served as the backing band to a diverse lineup of artists including some of the best underground hip-hop, reggae, rock, funk, electronic, and Latin jazz acts in the city.
Their self-titled debut album under the name Loud Apt., now available from Uncomun Records, is a striking testament to the band’s dynamic musical roots. Each track evokes a distinct mood— from the beautiful Santana-esque guitar lines on “Gimme Some Love,†the frantic intensity of “Siberia,†to the propulsive disco bass of “Hope you feel for me†that can jump-start any dancefloor.
The Loud Apt. CD was produced by Nevaris and mixed by Bill Laswell (Matisyahu, Mick Jagger, Herbie Hancock) and features 13 tracks that showcase the band’s musical dexterity. Loud Apt. are naturally adept at playing numerous styles, often within the same track. This musical depth is fully showcased on tracks such as “Bliss Groove†which blends ballad-like lyrics and melody over funk beats and reggae vocals contributed by international dancehall artist Hawkman. These styles come together so seamlessly that it’s no wonder Nevaris is reluctant to categorize his music un¬der one genre. “Call it post-funk if you must,†he says.
Loud Apt. is comprised of: Nevaris, keyboard and vocals; Kenny Growhowski, drums; Al Street, guitar; Jim Robertson, bass; Angel Rodriguez, percussion.
