A Primitive Evolution (A.P.E.) is an alternative rock band based in Toronto, Canada. Formed in 2007, they have developed at their own pace, creating a constantly evolving soundtrack utilising their brand of dark industrial rock.
’Becoming’ is the group’s third album and was released in late 2018. Recorded at their own Desolation Studios, it includes collaborations with writer/producer Ian D’Sa (Billy Talent) and engineer Kenny Luong (Metric).
Raw and visceral yet displaying soul and beauty, the 13 tracks that comprise ’Becoming’ blur the boundaries between rock, metal and electronica and show off an array of influences that include Nine Inch Nails, The Cure, Tool, The Prodigy, Ministry, Radiohead, Alice In Chains and Guns N’ Roses.
You can check out the video for their latest single ‘Close Your Eyes’ below:
With featured inclusion in films such as ‘Chastity Bites’ and the vampire musical ‘Suck’, A.P.E.’s music has also been used in several TV shows, while locally they have won the ‘Best Rock Band’ gong at the Toronto Independent Music Awards.
A PRIMITIVE EVOLUTION
BECOMING
TRACKLISTING
I Am An Infinite Cycle
Who’s Your Maker?
The Beauty
Close Your Eyes
Ghost
Dead Skies
We Are The Truth
Becoming
Skeleton
Picturesque Hell
Better Off Dead
Live Forever
Echo
A PRIMITIVE EVOLUTION
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Brett Carruthers – vocals and guitar
Stephanie Misyao Seki – bass and vocals
Stu Dead – drums