bio | Electra Music - להקת אלקטרה

Boaz Wolf (drums, keys, b vox) * Nitzan Horesh (Guitar, Vocals) * Doron Farhi (Bass, b vox)

(photo by Goni Riskin)

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Hailed as the unlikely new middle east must-watch rock’n'roll act (“The best new band in Israel”, Time Out Tel Aviv), Electra is definitely following the Kasbah Rock tradition combining the raw live energy of the likes of The Clash with an activist agenda, a reflection of this troubled part of the world in which they live. This band is about passion, anger and fun, mixed together and poured into jagged guitar pop tunes that varies from ’50s rockabilly to ’60s harmonies, and on to snotty punk and far beyond, with a current and vibrant edge.

Electra injects adrenalin and charisma to the veins of the growing music scene in the happening city of Tel Aviv and now they are “Coming to Get You!”, as their massive hit single declares.

This trio is known in their home country as the busiest band on the road, where they have earned a strong and devoted following. The band’s album, Heartbreaks for Fools, was released in July 2010 on Anova Records to a buzz of media attention, and
received great praise from music critics (“A huge band. Not the next big thing but the current one”, Yedioth Achronoth, Israel’s largest daily).

It’s the song craft, the unique combination of influences, bawdy, rollicking melodies and stylish appeal that made Electra reach top positions in the major radio charts – that used to be dominated by mellow mainstream acts – with the three singles the band have put out this year.

“Coming to Get You!” was described as “insanely catchy ska-driven rocker… the perfect summer party tune” (Jerusalem post) but it also carries a political statement confronting the state of Israel’s war policies. The band is concerned about the growth of the fascist movement in their land and the B-side of this single – a version of The Israelites – is being used here as a comment on injustice and discrimination in Israeli society.

Electra was invited to open up for The Fall and Art Brut in early 2011, and then headed to the SXSW Festival and then went on to play some successful shows in New York City. The band’s next US tour is planned for October 2011. Nitzan Horesh (guitar, vocals), Doron Farhi (bass) and Boaz Wolf (drums, keys) play in two other side projects: a rockabilly outfit named The Come On Baby Don’t Say Maybes, and the Acid Jazz’ Men of North Country – both bands released their first singles this year.

* Discography *

Shortnin’ Bread / single / feat. The Come On Baby Don’t Say Maybes // Anova 2011