Introduction

Beirut is an American band created by Zach Condon in 2006. The band's style is a unique blend of indie rock, world music and folk. They have released five studio albums, two EPs and seven singles. Their sound has been described as ""a hybrid of indie-rock, gypsy-punk, French chanson and Balkan brass band music.""

Early Life

Zach Condon was born in Santa Fe, New Mexico in 1985. At the age of 15 he began experimenting with multi-track recording and started writing songs. He eventually moved to New York City where he recorded his debut album Gulag Orkestar in 2006.

Career

Beirut released their debut album Gulag Orkestar in 2006. The album was critically acclaimed and helped establish the band's unique sound. The lead single, ""Postcards from Italy"", was a commercial success and helped propel the band to international recognition. In 2007 they released their follow-up album The Flying Club Cup, which was inspired by European military marching bands. They followed up with two more albums in 2009 and 2011 respectively. In 2013 they released their fifth studio album No No No which featured the lead single ""No No No"".

Recent Work

Beirut have been relatively quiet since 2013 with occasional live performances and singles. In 2016 they released the single ""No No No (Remix)"" featuring Arcade Fire and Grizzly Bear. They also collaborated with The National on the song ""Never Wanted Nothing More"".

Legacy

Beirut have become an iconic indie rock band with a unique sound that blends together folk, world and indie rock influences. Their music has been featured in films and television shows such as Juno and Grey's Anatomy. They continue to inspire new generations of musicians with their unique blend of sounds.