Closer (band)
Closer was an American 4-piece rock band from New York City with Harley Di Nardo, Derrek Hawkins and David Cartategui and Jonathan Nanberg. In the late '90s, starting off with the name Velour, the band played NYC clubs like The Continental, Coney Island High, CBGBs, Mercury Lounge and The Spiral Lounge and caught the attention of Revolution/Giant Records, a Warner Bros Records imprint label.
After signing to Revolution/Giant Records, the band tapped Ed Buller to produce their debut release. Recording starting in late 1996 at The Record Plant in Sausalito, CA and in September 1997, Don't Walk was released. Don't Walk reflects the band’s musical influences; British glitter rock artists of the 70’s, as well as, Britpop acts of the 90s.
Shortly after releasing Don't Walk, the band hit the road with acts like Love Spit Love, Supergrass and Chumbawamba.
