LAPÊCHE is singer and guitarist Krista Diem, her husband and bassist David Diem (12 Hour Turn), guitarist Drew DeMaio (Floor, Strikeforce Diablo) and Richard Salino (drums). The band have fused folk-inspired melodies with sonic backdrops inspired by indie-alternative aesthetics, DIY ethics, and underground shows.
LAPÊCHE toured with Jawbox (Dischord/Atlantic) in 2019 as direct support in Boston, Philadelphia, Brooklyn and Washington, DC and has previously played with J. Robbins Band, Torche, Russian Baths, Do Make Say Think, The Cave Singers, Erica Frias, Lauren Denitzio, Deadaires and more. They also performed at Sing Out Loud Festival (St. Augustine, FL) and The Fest (multiple occasions). LAPÊCHE's second LP, Blood in the Water received press coverage in Under The Radar, Brooklyn Vegan, New Noise, Talkhouse (a conversation with J. Robbins) & more
The band is in the early stages of work on their next LP with Grammy-nominated Producer & Engineer Alex Newport (City & Colour, Death Cab For Cutie, At The Drive-In). They have stayed busy during the pandemic by connecting with others and supporting causes important to each member; all while virtually demoing new tunes and collaborating on a remix project with Samuel Fogarino of Interpol and Dave LeBleu of The Album Leaf/The Mercury Program.
