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Hometown: New York City, NY (USA)

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Japanther is a noise rock band from New York City formed in 2001 by two students at Pratt Institute. The band consists of Ian Vanek - who plays drums, cassettes, and sings - and Matt Reilly - who plays bass, a Casio SK-1, and also sings. They have recorded with Plan It X Records, Tapes Records, and the Menlo Park label. Japanther has been featured in Vice, The New York Times, Gothamist, Dallas Observer, Razorcake, and New York magazine among others. In the first two years of the band, they toured nine times.

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Japanther

Tut Tut, Now Shake Ya Butt [12 inch] (2008)

Wantage USA

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Japanther

Eat Like Lisa Act Like Bart

May 21, 2013

Media: Japanther: "Stolen Flowers"
Japanther have posted "Stolen Flowers," the first song from their upcoming album for Recess Records. The record is titled Eat Like Lisa Act Like Bart and is due out…
April 18, 2013

Tours: The Coup
The Coup will be hitting the road later this year for the first half of a tour in support of Sorry to Bother You which is due out October 30, 2012 on Anti- Records. Dates…
October 04, 2012

Interviews: We'll do it live: with Todd Congelliere (Toys that Kill, Recess Records)
UPDATE: We've officially wrapped this little shindig up. Thanks everyone who posted questions and (of course) huge thanks to Todd Congelliere for taking part. You can see the complete Q&A below.In an effort to bring you ever closer to the artists and people who…
September 24, 2012

Videos: The Coup: "Land Of Seven Billion Dances"
Political hip hop outfit The Coup have released the second video from their next album. The collective, which is fronted by activist and musician Boots Riley will release Sorry to Bother You on…
September 12, 2012

Videos: The Coup: "Magic Clap"
Political hip hop outfit The Coup have released the first video from their next album. The collective, which is fronted by activist and musician Boots Riley will release Sorry to Bother You on…
August 30, 2012

Videos: The Coup announce 'Sorry to Bother You'
Political hip hop outfit The Coup have announced their next album for Anti- Records. The collective, which is fronted by activist and musician Boots Riley will release Sorry to Bother You on…
August 14, 2012

Videos: Total Fest to include The Arrivals, Big Business, Japanther, Gull
The lineup has been announced for tenth annual Total Fest. The indie and punk focused festival will feature Big Business, Gull, Helms Alee, Japanther,…
July 29, 2011

Videos: End Sounds plans Clash Tribute show at SXSW
End Sounds will be celebrating SXSW with a one-time tribute to The Clash featuring Stay Free, a band made of members of Broken Gold, Darlington,…
March 11, 2011

Videos: Skate 3 soundtrack to feature No Age, Pixies, Misfits, Thermals, Agent Orange, Japanther
The soundtrack for Skate 3 has been announced and will feature music from 3 Inches of Blood, Agent Orange, Animal Collective, Beastie Boys,…
March 29, 2010

Tours: The Bronx with Japanther, Gogol Bordello
The Bronx have announced a lengthy run of dates in the coming months. First, the band will be touring the United States and Canada with Japanther. That run will be followed by a European tour where their Mariachi-themed alter egos will support…
February 05, 2010