Quarters of Change
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Origin | New York City, New York, U.S. |
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Years active | 2017–present |
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Website | quartersofchange |
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]
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]
Musical style
[edit]Quarters of Change's musical style has been described as indie rock, pop rock, and alternative rock.[13][14][15][16][17] The band cites influences such as The Strokes, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Rage Against The Machine, MGMT, Tom Petty, and Daft Punk.[10][12][18]
Band members
[edit]Current members
[edit]- Ben Roter – lead vocals, rhythm guitar (2017–present)
- Jasper Harris – lead guitar, bass, synthesizer (2017–present)
- Ben Acker – rhythm guitar, bass, synthesizer (2019–present)
- Attila Anrather – drums (2017–present)
Touring musicians
[edit]- Mark Pogg – bass (2023–present)
- Taylor Morris – bass (2023–present)
Discography
[edit]Albums
[edit]- Into The Rift (2022)
- Portraits (2024)
Extended plays
[edit]- Hey (2020)
- New Hour (2021)
References
[edit]- ^ "Bio". Quarters of Change. Archived from the original on 2023-10-04. Retrieved 2024-05-07.
- ^ "INTERVIEW & REVIEW: QUARTERS OF CHANGE | WTBU Radio". sites.bu.edu. Retrieved 2024-05-07.
- ^ "Quarters of Change". bighassle.com. Retrieved 2024-05-07.
- ^ a b Rowley, Stevie (2021-12-09). "Who Are Quarters of Change? Getting to Know New York's New Alt-Rock Group". The New School Free Press. Retrieved 2024-05-07.
- ^ "Quarters of Change / Lurid Purple Flowers | Berklee". www.berklee.edu. 2022-04-15. Retrieved 2024-05-07.
- ^ "Elektra Entertainment Press | Quarters of Change". Elektra Entertainment Press. Retrieved 2024-05-07.
- ^ "Quarters Of Change Finds Acceptance With "Heaven Bound"". Wildfire Music + News. 2023-10-30. Retrieved 2024-05-07.
- ^ Hill, Anna. "Rising indie rock band Quarters of Change electrifies and excites with second album". The Crimson White. Retrieved 2024-05-07.
- ^ "Q&A: Quarters of Change Makes Their Festival Debut Ahead of Upcoming Album 'Portraits"". THE LUNA COLLECTIVE. 2023-10-23. Retrieved 2024-05-07.
- ^ a b Growney, Tess (February 15, 2024). "Quarters of Change Search for Light". SPIN.
- ^ Bowenbank, Jason Lipshutz, Crystal B. Shepeard, Lyndsey Havens, Starr; Lipshutz, Jason; Shepeard, Crystal B.; Havens, Lyndsey; Bowenbank, Starr (2022-08-01). "10 Cool New Pop Songs to Get You Through The Week: Benson Boone, Hailee Steinfeld, Charli XCX & More". Billboard. Retrieved 2024-05-08.
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: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ a b "Quarters of Change". SXSW 2024 Schedule. Retrieved 2024-05-08.
- ^ "Quarters of Change defies the sophomore slump with 'Portraits'". The Diamondback. 2024-01-30. Retrieved 2024-05-07.
- ^ "IMT 20: Quarters Of Change Bring The Energy With 'Portraits'". UPROXX. 2024-02-01. Retrieved 2024-05-07.
- ^ Junior, Chris M. (2023-12-11). "NYC's Quarters of Change impress at hometown gig". Goldmine Magazine: Record Collector & Music Memorabilia. Retrieved 2024-05-07.
- ^ Battulga, Sandy; Diorio, Julia (2023-03-06). "Rock band Quarters of Change on its ever-evolving sound". Washington Square News. Retrieved 2024-05-07.
- ^ Gonda, Christopher (2022-11-29). "Quarters of Change Announce 2023 North American Headlining "Deluxe Tour"". V13.net. Retrieved 2024-05-07.
- ^ "UNNAMED PRESENTS: QUARTERS OF CHANGE". UNNAMED. 2021-04-29. Retrieved 2024-05-08.