Harlem Shakes were an American

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band from New York, formed in 2006 and signed to

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. Prior to their signing, they released the 2007 EP ''Burning Birthdays''. The band disbanded in September 2009 after a hiatus following the release of their first full-length album, ''

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''. The group's guitarist, Todd Goldstein, is still actively producing music under the name

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. The group's drummer, Brent Katz, is also still actively involved in the indie music scene. Katz continues to produce music in his solo/side-project, Thunder & Lightning, which has released an album entitled ''Kangaroo Court''.

Discography

Studio albums

*''

'' (2009)

EPs

*''Burning Birthdays'' (2007)

References

External links

Q+A with Lexy Benaim of The Harlem Shakes
at ZapTown

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