A Place to Bury Strangers was formed in 2002 by David Goffan and Tim Gregorio. Current frontman and guitarist Oliver Ackermann had moved to Brooklyn, New York, United States, following the disbanding of his previous group, Skywave to join the group and become the primary songwriter after the departure of Goffan. They played their first show at Luxx in Brooklyn in 2003. Jay Space and Jono Mofo, both from the New York City-based band MOFO, joined the band when Tim Gregorio left. In 2006, APTBS handmade three different untitled EPs with different color schemes; these later become known as the Red, Blue and Green EPs.
In 2006, the band gained some acclaim following its Webster Hall performance with The Brian Jonestown Massacre. The band returned to Webster Hall in 2007 to play with one of their major influences, The Jesus and Mary Chain.
Throughout these formative years, the band's live shows became increasingly chaotic which earned them the title of New York City's "loudest band" from various indie reviewers and bloggers, as well as "the most ear-shatteringly loud garage/shoegaze band you'll ever hear" by The Washington Post. The New York Times applauded their revival of "the ominous, feedback-drenched drones of the 1980s".
In early 2009, APTBS signed to Mute Records. The band also announced another European tour and appearances at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, Seaport Music Festival, Rock al Parque and Siren Music Festival. Their second album, Exploding Head, was released in October 2009. In early spring 2010, it was discovered that Jono MOFO had decided to leave the band for personal reasons (after recently getting married) rather than tour with the band during their US tour supporting The Big Pink. He was replaced for that spring tour by Dion Lunadon, formerly of the bands The D4 and The True Lovers.
On February 14, 2011, Ackermann stated that the band had begun working on their third full-length album. On January 10, 2012 A Place to Bury Strangers release the iPhone shot all Hipstamatic video for the first single So Far Away of the forthcoming Onwards to the Wall EP. On February 12, 2012, the band announced that Robi Gonzalez was taking over drumming duties for A Place to Bury Strangers. They also thanked former drummer, Jay Space, for his contribution to the band. On May 2, 2012, it was confirmed that the third album of the band, , was scheduled to be released on June 11 in the UK and Europe, and on June 26, 2012 in the US via Dead Oceans label. The band announced plans to support the release with a full North American tour in October 2012.
It was announced in early March 2013, that the band had recorded covers of songs from the Portland band, Dead Moon. They plan to release these covers on Record Store Day 2013 as an EP titled Strange Moon. In March 2013, the band began recording their 4th studio album. They recorded for several days at ABC Studios in Etne, Norway with Emil Nikolaisen of Serena Maneesh. Then, in May, APTBS released a 7" via Sweet Mistakes Productions, free with the Fractal Press Magazine, issue #135. The band also sold them without the magazine during their live shows. In late November, Ackermann and Lunadon had an interview with Drowned in Sound and said that there will likely be a tour following the 4th LP's release.
The band's fifth album, "Pinned", was released in 2018. The band also replaced Robi Gonzalez with drummer and singer Lia Simone Braswell.
In 2021, John Fedowitz (also a former member of Skywave)& his wife Sandra Fedowitz, both from Ceremony East Coast, replaced the rhythm section once again. Hologram EP was released July 16, 2021.
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It Is Nothing
A Place to Bury Strangers Lyrics
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Make up, stay tonight, feel alone, it's alright
It is nothing, it is nothing, it is nothing
Hope lust life what went wrong, see now it's all gone
No-no, don't hold on, feel good what went wrong
Oh no, don't feel it's right, fall apart, let's not fight
Make up, stay tonight, feel alone, it's alright
It is nothing, it is nothing, it is nothing
It is nothing, it is nothing, it is nothing
It is nothing, it is nothing
The lyrics of "It Is Nothing" by A Place to Bury Strangers seem to be about a relationship that has fallen apart. The opening lines suggest a sense of conflict between the two parties, but the singer urges the other person not to let it escalate into a fight. Instead, they should find a way to reconcile and spend the night together, even if they're feeling lonely. Throughout the song, the lyrics repeat "it is nothing," perhaps to suggest that whatever hurt or pain they are feeling is ultimately insignificant in the grand scheme of things.
The verses are somewhat fragmented, with phrases like "hope lust life what went wrong" and "see now it's all gone" painting a picture of confusion and loss. Despite this, there is a sense of acceptance in lines like "feel good what went wrong," as if the singer is resigned to the fact that their relationship has failed. The repetition of "it is nothing" throughout the song reinforces this idea, suggesting that whatever pain they are feeling will ultimately pass and be forgotten.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh no, don't feel it's right, fall apart, let's not fight
The singer is urging their partner not to argue or disagree, but rather let themselves go and fall apart without confrontation.
Make up, stay tonight, feel alone, it's alright
The singer suggests that the couple should make up and spend the night together, even if they feel lonely and disconnected.
It is nothing, it is nothing, it is nothing
The singer is emphasizing that whatever is bothering them is not significant or important.
Hope lust life what went wrong, see now it's all gone
Reflecting on what went wrong in their life, the artist sees that it's all disappeared, leaving them with feelings of hopelessness and a desire for something more.
No-no, don't hold on, feel good what went wrong
The artist is advising against holding onto negative feelings and instead encourages them to find relief and healing by letting go of whatever went wrong.
It is nothing, it is nothing, it is nothing
Once again, the singer emphasizes that whatever problems exist are not significant in the grand scheme of things.
Oh no, don't feel it's right, fall apart, let's not fight
The same sentiment as before, with the singer imploring their partner to avoid conflict and simply let themselves fall apart without opposition.
Make up, stay tonight, feel alone, it's alright
The artist reiterates the importance of spending time together as a means of connection, even if there are feelings of loneliness present.
It is nothing, it is nothing, it is nothing
The final repetition of the phrase acts as a reminder that whatever struggles are present aren't truly significant or insurmountable.
It is nothing, it is nothing, it is nothing
Once more, the artist emphasizes that whatever issues they face are ultimately meaningless.
It is nothing, it is nothing
The song fades out on this final line, further urging the listener to overlook their obstacles and focus on the bigger picture.
Contributed by Arianna L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.