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ALTNEULAND (band)

ALTNEULAND is an Israeli indie rock band from Tel Aviv, Israel. Formed in 2007, the band's original line-up consisted of Ido Bason (vocals, guitar), Yossi Jimmy (bass guitar, vocals) and Udi 'Chico' Gelbart (drums, percussion). A fourth member (Ayelet) joined for a short time in 2008 as second guitar but left shortly thereafter. In 2009, Canadian-born bass player and percussionist Jessica Rose joined the band as a keyboard player and vocalist and very quickly the sound of ALTNEULAND transformed to something more electronic. Gil Landau joined the band as lead guitarist in 2010 for a short time until the 4 core members found Nimrod Gilboa who has since that time completed the sound of ALTNEULAND.

ALTNEULAND, having first performed at [] have played all over the country and continue to perform at the best clubs in Tel Aviv and around Israel. ALTNEULAND has been dubbed 'something from an interview'. The band's sound is generally a mix of rhythmic bass, harmonized guitar, amazing percussion and soft, versus dirty synthy accompaniment drawing comparisons ranging from Mashina to Joy Division: a heavy influence of the band. The lyrics are primarily Ido Bason's but Yossi Jimmy also contributes, while the songwriting includes all of the band members not relying on a single songwriter.

ALTNEULAND launched their debut album [] (2012) at Ozen Bar in May, 2012 and have since received rave reviews from many local music reporters.[4] Many of the songs are currently getting radio-play in many Israeli radio stations such as Kol Rega 96 FM רדיו קול רג and Radio Oranim רדיו אורנים. Their first EP was released in 2011 and included 5 songs, two of which have gotten much radio-play in many local Israeli radio stations.

[4] The Marker

Category:Israeli rock music groups