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Ahleuchatistas (AH LOO CHA TEES TAS) is guitarist Shane Perlowin and drummer Ryan Oslance on a musical odyssey of pure imagination, limitless in influences, combining tight-knit composition with improvisation, and delivering powerful live shows.
The project was founded in 2002 and has evolved organically in its near-decade long history.

The name comes from two words: Ah-leu-cha & Zapatistas.

The first is the title of a Charlie Parker song, the second that of a revolutionary movement which began in Chiapas, Mexico in 1994.

The earlier works of the band reflect the progressive rock roots of the original lineup of Shane Perlowin on guitar, Derek Poteat on bass, and Sean Dail on drums. On these recordings, older listeners might note a passing resemblance to Captain Beefheart’s work in the late ’60s and early ’70s—especially Troutmask Replica.

“Music doesn’t get much closer to the edge than this.” – Alternative Press

“…remarkably tight, with the ability to turn complicated and seemingly unrelated phrases on a dime.” – NPR

“Formerly a trio, the band…has pared down to a duo….The new sound…has…a much greater emphasis on ragged, high-tempo garage prog brutality and spine-chilling soundscapes. 4stars[Location, Location]” – DownBeat

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  • qishmish

    lighted stars is so so)

    30 May 1:58pm Reply
  • wtfzorz

    saw them at Lincoln Hall in chicago and they fucking blew the roof off. i work there and this was easily in the top 5 shows i've seen in the 8 months i've been employed

    10 Feb 7:27pm Reply
  • heartdelay

    I can appreciate their style but it feels a bit bland to me. [2]

    24 Jan 1:40am Reply
  • Pseudovolhv

    very much

    1 Oct 2012 Reply
  • goreasylum

    new favorite maff rock band, for sure, no competition...except Hella

    4 Sep 2012 Reply
  • Zerklink

    every time i come back to them, the excitement of listening goes higher and higher

    25 Jun 2012 Reply
  • ChaosTitties

    Empatheivery needs to be appreciated more.

    23 Jun 2012 Reply
  • acid_porno

    8deep9u

    15 Jun 2012 Reply
  • Jamesismynamo

    They're more rhythmic than melodic to me, at least in comparison with other math rock groups. I'm usually one for melody-based math rock, but I can dig this band.

    5 May 2012 Reply
  • Foobs

    I can appreciate their style but it feels a bit bland to me.

    11 Mar 2012 Reply
  • HallucinogeNick

    consider myself a big mathrock nerd, but still can never really get into these dudes. thought new album was pretty meh.

    5 Mar 2012 Reply
  • graceandsilence

    israel

    15 Jan 2012 Reply
  • LuckyKentucky

    Of The Body Prone, это охуенно

    3 Jan 2012 Reply
  • nquesada92

    "older listeners might note a passing resemblance to Captain Beefheart’s work in the late ’60s and early ’70s" wait you need to be old to listen to that?

    29 Oct 2011 Reply
  • ToSeethernity

    They were fantastic in Rostock tonight!

    20 Oct 2011 Reply
  • NeonSVK

    yes yes and yes!!! amazing....

    15 Oct 2011 Reply
  • henriquee_t88

    "There are strong currents of Chinese music, African music, western classical music" I call BS, they barely know the notes they're playing.

    15 Sep 2011 Reply
  • Xhi

    awesome. thank you.

    16 May 2011 Reply
  • piros

    yes, the new album is great!

    15 May 2011 Reply
  • klapwokkel

    kapl te kuplti!

    29 Apr 2011 Reply
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