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Quarters of Change performing in Dallas in 2024. From left: Ben Acker, Ben Roter, Attila Anrather, and Jasper Harris.
Quarters of Change performing in Dallas in 2024. From left: Ben Acker, Ben Roter, Attila Anrather, and Jasper Harris.
Background information
OriginNew York City, New York, U.S.
Genres
Years active2017–present
Labels
Members
  • Ben Roter
  • Jasper Harris
  • Ben Acker
  • Attila Anrather
Websitequartersofchange.com

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][13]

Background

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While in elementary school in New York City, Ben Acker and Jasper Harris would play rock music together under the name Concrete Jungle. In eighth grade, Ben Roter and Attila Anrather also joined, forming the current quartet. All four members cite influence from their respective fathers, who were also musicians.[4]

In 2017, the four decided to form Quarters of Change, and began to write and record songs together.[14]

Musical style

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Quarters of Change's musical style has been described as indie rock, pop rock, and alternative rock.[15][16][17][14][18] They have also been described as, "Anchored by a mutual predisposition for unpredictability, Quarters of Change fuse together a signature hybrid of nineties-style alternative hooks, crunchy space rock soundscapes, and strutting seventies grooves."[3]

The band cites influences such as The Strokes, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Rage Against The Machine, MGMT, Tom Petty, and Daft Punk.[10][12][19]

Artists such as Joe Jonas, Lewis Capaldi, Chad Smith, and Fred Durst have notably become fans of the band.[6][20]

Band members

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Current members

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  • Ben Roter – lead vocals, rhythm guitar (2017–present)
  • Jasper Harris – lead guitar, bass, synthesizer, backing vocals (2017–present)
  • Ben Acker – rhythm guitar, bass, synthesizer, backing vocals (2019–present)
  • Attila Anrather – drums (2017–present)

Touring musicians

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  • Mark Pogg – bass (2023–present)
  • Taylor Morris – bass (2023–present)

Discography

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Albums

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  • Into The Rift (2022)
  • Portraits (2024)

Extended plays

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  • Hey (2020)
  • New Hour (2021)

References

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  1. ^ "Bio". Quarters of Change. Archived from the original on October 4, 2023. Retrieved May 7, 2024.
  2. ^ "INTERVIEW & REVIEW: QUARTERS OF CHANGE | WTBU Radio". sites.bu.edu. Retrieved May 7, 2024.
  3. ^ a b "Quarters of Change". bighassle.com. Retrieved May 7, 2024.
  4. ^ a b c Rowley, Stevie (December 9, 2021). "Who Are Quarters of Change? Getting to Know New York's New Alt-Rock Group". The New School Free Press. Retrieved May 7, 2024.
  5. ^ "Quarters of Change / Lurid Purple Flowers | Berklee". www.berklee.edu. April 15, 2022. Retrieved May 7, 2024.
  6. ^ a b "Elektra Entertainment Press | Quarters of Change". Elektra Entertainment Press. Retrieved May 7, 2024.
  7. ^ "Quarters Of Change Finds Acceptance With "Heaven Bound"". Wildfire Music + News. October 30, 2023. Retrieved May 7, 2024.
  8. ^ Hill, Anna. "Rising indie rock band Quarters of Change electrifies and excites with second album". The Crimson White. Retrieved May 7, 2024.
  9. ^ "Q&A: Quarters of Change Makes Their Festival Debut Ahead of Upcoming Album 'Portraits". THE LUNA COLLECTIVE. October 23, 2023. Retrieved May 7, 2024.
  10. ^ a b Growney, Tess (February 15, 2024). "Quarters of Change Search for Light". SPIN.
  11. ^ Bowenbank, Jason Lipshutz, Crystal B. Shepeard, Lyndsey Havens, Starr; Lipshutz, Jason; Shepeard, Crystal B.; Havens, Lyndsey; Bowenbank, Starr (August 1, 2022). "10 Cool New Pop Songs to Get You Through The Week: Benson Boone, Hailee Steinfeld, Charli XCX & More". Billboard. Retrieved May 8, 2024.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  12. ^ a b "Quarters of Change". SXSW 2024 Schedule. Retrieved May 8, 2024.
  13. ^ "Quarters of Change Music Stats". Chartmetric. October 7, 2024. Retrieved October 7, 2024.
  14. ^ a b Battulga, Sandy; Diorio, Julia (March 6, 2023). "Rock band Quarters of Change on its ever-evolving sound". Washington Square News. Retrieved May 7, 2024.
  15. ^ "Quarters of Change defies the sophomore slump with 'Portraits'". The Diamondback. January 30, 2024. Retrieved May 7, 2024.
  16. ^ "IMT 20: Quarters Of Change Bring The Energy With 'Portraits'". UPROXX. February 1, 2024. Retrieved May 7, 2024.
  17. ^ Junior, Chris M. (December 11, 2023). "NYC's Quarters of Change impress at hometown gig". Goldmine Magazine: Record Collector & Music Memorabilia. Retrieved May 7, 2024.
  18. ^ Gonda, Christopher (November 29, 2022). "Quarters of Change Announce 2023 North American Headlining "Deluxe Tour"". V13.net. Retrieved May 7, 2024.
  19. ^ "UNNAMED PRESENTS: QUARTERS OF CHANGE". UNNAMED. April 29, 2021. Retrieved May 8, 2024.
  20. ^ "Get To Know Quarters of Change [Interview]". sheeshmedia.com. Retrieved October 15, 2024.
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