Apple Shakers are an alt-rock two-piece comprising of Rory White (guitar/vocals) and Basil Steiner (drums/synths). Hailing from East Midlands and Zurich respectively, the duo crossed paths in London and although their musical influences were polar opposites, Rory & Basil soon realised that they both shared a common goal of railing against the political and social landscapes of their time, but also to give energy to souls that seek an alternative in a world of structures and formulas.
With a no-holds-barred DIY aesthetic, the band honed their dynamic sonic fusion of Rory's gut-wrenching, caustic guitar riffs, led by his lyrically wry & acerbic sociopolitical observations - aided and abetted by Basil's brash (Moe Tucker-like), metronomic beats & bass-driven synths.
Fiercely independent and with their own East London studio base, the band have released a series of potent, punk-infused singles since 2020, attracting the attention of BBC Radio 1 & 6 Music and BBC Introducing; whilst also embarking on a number of highly inflammable live shows and festivals in the UK and Europe including Glastonbury Festival 2023.
With their new EP ('Blood, Sweat & Broke'), Apple Shakers are intent on giving the current post-punk scene an almighty kick up the proverbial… in tandem with breaking down the barriers between the band and their audience - "Because escaping isn’t only for Apple Shakers, it’s for everyone who finds themselves in a hole".
