CLAPS

CLAPS is a Minneapolis-based minimal synthpop, darkwave, and post-punk trio formed in 2009. Known for moody analog synthesizer sequences, stripped-down drum machines, and emotive crooning, their sound draws comparisons to 80s new wave acts like Joy Division, Depeche Mode, and Cold Cave

Recent Reviler Posts

Listen to the new Double A-Side Single From Finesse (Release Show Sunday at Turf!)

July 22, 2023

Finesse Hit The Ice in New Video for “Break the Steel”

May 31, 2019

Watch local synth-pop group Finesse’s full episode of Back to the City session (feat three songs + interview)

December 11, 2017

Listen to glossy synth-pop of Cheap Fantasy’s new EP (Show TONIGHT!)

July 9, 2017

Photos: CLAPS at the 7th Street Entry

December 31, 2016

Introducing: The Stormy post-punk of Posh Lost (Show TONIGHT!)

December 29, 2016

Introducing: The dark electronic pop of Devata Daun (Show tonight feat rare Claps appearance)

December 7, 2016

A look back at Claps as they are set to perform their last local show for “a while”

November 2, 2015

Stream the adventurous synth escapades of Yoni Yum’s new Clam Glam EP (Release Show Tonight)

June 15, 2015

Photos: NOTS at Shitbiscuit

November 15, 2014

Stream: Claps ‘Lies/White Lies EP’ (Release show TONIGHT)

November 1, 2013

Photos: CLAPS at the Hexagon

February 10, 2013

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