Name: Artisans and Merchants
Brand: The Van Pelt

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

810096652645

Colour

Purple

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Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

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Format detail

Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2023-05-05

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier US

Think­ Indi­e

Tax rate US

Sales:8.875

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Total Cap

Purple LP

Artist

The Van Pelt

Genre US

Rock-Pop

Label US

Spartan

The Van Pelt were an emo/indie rock band from New York, NY known for their blend of abstract lyrics with music that had more in common with art rock than the hardcore bands that the members had previously played in. They originally existed from 1993 to 1997 and have since performed numerous reunion shows. In April 2014, they issued a record of previous unreleased material recorded around 1996 and 1997. A fourth studio album, Artisans & Merchants, was released in March 2023.
After disbanding in 1997, Chris and Toko formed a new band called The Lapse that same year. Brian later joined the band Jets to Brazil in 1998.
If you're a fan of emo and indie rock with thought-provoking lyrics and experimental soundscapes, you'll love The Van Pelt's unique musical style. Check out their discography for a captivating journey through their artistic evolution.

After twenty-five years of anticipation, The Van Pelt have returned. Reunion show soundchecks revealed that this band has a voice that was prematurely muted by their inability to see clearly in the thick of their rise. More than two decades later, The Van Pelt has returned to explore what was left behind with a new collection of songs,&nbsp;Artisans and Merchants.

This is a stand-alone album, incredible vital songwriting in and of itself regardless of the long history this band has.

Artisans and Merchants

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