Bailter Space

Bailter Space
Bailter Space in 1994
Background information
OriginChristchurch, New Zealand
GenresNoise rock, shoegazing, space rock
Years active1987–2004, 2008, 2012–present
LabelsFlying Nun, Matador, Clawfist, Turnbuckle, Arch Hill, Fire
MembersAlister Parker
John Halvorsen
Brent McLachlan
Past membersHamish Kilgour
Ross Humphries
Glenda Bills
Todd Lindner
Ian Ljungquist

Bailter Space (a.k.a. Bailterspace) is a New Zealand shoegaze and noise rock band that formed in Christchurch in 1987 as Nelsh Bailter Space; they had previously recorded as the Gordons. Its members are Alister Parker (guitar, bass), John Halvorsen (bass, guitar), and Brent McLachlan (drums/percussion, samples). After releasing seven studio albums, numerous EPs/singles and a career retrospective compilation, Bailter Space went on an extended hiatus in 2004. They returned in August 2008 to play the Bowery Ballroom in Manhattan.