Elkland – Apart

Released on February 1, 2005, by Columbia Records, Apart served as the introductory maxi-single for the Horseheads, New York-based synth-pop quartet Elkland. Led by vocalist Jon Pierce—who later gained international acclaim as the frontman of The Drums—the band specialized in a sleek, upbeat revival of 1980s New Wave and post-punk aesthetics. The title track, produced by Dave Trumfio, became a sleeper hit on alternative and dance radio, characterized by its shimmering synthesizers and Pierce's yearning, melodic vocals. Beyond the anthemic original, this release features an exclusive cover of The Cranberries' "Salvation" and a high-energy remix of the title track by acclaimed producer Jacknife Lee. While the group disbanded shortly after the release of their only full-length album, Golden, this single remains a definitive document of the mid-2000s indie-dance explosion.

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