Autostrad
Jordanian indie rock group
01Members
Autostrad's original lineup consisted of
- Avo Demerjian - bass guitar and vocals
- Bashar Hamdan - saxophone and keyboard
- Hamzeh Arnaout - guitar and vocals
- Wisam Qatawneh - keyboard and vocals
- Yazan Al Rousan - guitar and main vocals
- Burhan Al Ali (Bob) - drums and vocals
There has been some changes in the line-up of the band with Hamzeh Arnaout (guitar) leaving in 2013 and Wisam Qatawneh (keyboards) also leaving and admission of Yazan Sarayrah (guitars) and Mohannad Shwayat (keyboards).
The present line-up is now made up of:
- Avo Demerjian - bass guitar and vocals
- Bashar Hamdan - saxophone and keyboard
- Yazan Al Rousan - guitar, percussion and main vocals
- Burhan Al Ali (Bob) - drums and vocals
- Yazan Sarayrah - lead guitar
- Mohannad Shwayat - Keyboard
02Music
Autostrad's music is influenced by a mix of rock, reggae, Latin and funk combined with their own lyrics written in the Jordanian dialect. The topics draw inspiration from everyday life in Jordan, the group conveys stories of love, struggle, financial challenges, drug abuse, and finding oneself through their music. The band has gained popularity amongst Jordanian youth because of their music evokes daily life in the country. They have released four studio albums: Fi Autostrad (2008), Autostrad (2011), Nitrogen (2013) and Turathi (2017).
03Discography
Albums
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Safar" | 7:30 |
| 2. | "Mirsal" | 3:16 |
| 3. | "Kul Shay Jotabel" | 4:22 |
| 4. | "Fekrak" | 3:26 |
| 5. | "Asmar" | 4:09 |
| 6. | "Habseh o Lamseh" | 5:38 |
| 7. | "Kanabaye" | 4:23 |
| 8. | "Mafi Eshi Tsawi 8:24" | 8:24 |
| 9. | "Alf Ta7ieh" | 3:05 |
| 10. | "Ya Salam" | 3:30 |
| Total length: | 47:43 | |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Ana Bukra M3atel" | 4:16 |
| 2. | "Ihna Inhabasna" | 3:44 |
| 3. | "Kul Yom" | 3:51 |
| 4. | "Istanna Shwai" | 6:32 |
| 5. | "Galbi" | 5:22 |
| 6. | "Kanabay" | 3:34 |
| 7. | "Rahat Ya Khal" | 8:32 |
| Total length: | 35:51 | |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Khalas" | 3:22 |
| 2. | "Malak Malak" | 4:14 |
| 3. | "Mashtoob" | 4:34 |
| 4. | "Mashi Bi Sur3it Alf" | 3:08 |
| 5. | "Mish Gader" | 3:53 |
| 6. | "Seebak min Asaleebak" | 3:01 |
| 7. | "Tafjeer" | 5:54 |
| Total length: | 28:06 | |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Om El Dibal" | 5:06 |
| 2. | "Rodi Sha'ratek" | 4:52 |
| 3. | "Ya Mshabeb" | 4:30 |
| 4. | "Al Samer" | 4:08 |
| 5. | "Dar AlHebaieb" | 3:40 |
| 6. | "Arous Al Bahr" | 5:33 |
| 7. | "Ya Zareef Al-Toul" | 5:09 |
| 8. | "Ya Rouman" | 4:13 |
| 9. | "Hjeini" | 4:26 |
| 10. | "Ya Ain" | 5:36 |
| 11. | "Ala Al Salasel" | 3:27 |
| Total length: | 50:40 | |
Singles
- Habeetak Bel Turki (2015)
- Orkod 3al Gym (2018)
- Mgat3ni (2018)
- Alber (2019)
- Dawwar (2020)
- Ghareeb (2020)
- Matrooh (2020)
- Mafi Wagt (2021)
- Fekrak (vol.2) (2021)
- Betloom (2022)
- Beghyabek (2022)
- Talajat (2023)
- Nasini (2023)
- احكي فلسطين (Say Palestine) (2023)
04Tours and appearances
In 2014, they were invited to play in London as part of their tour. It was their first time playing outside the Arab World.
They have also appeared several times on television, most notably when they were featured in a show by Ro'ya TV and also when they were hosted by Bassem Youssef on Egyptian TV show called Al Bernameg. They have also appeared in a number of RedBull SoundClash concerts, their first being in 2014 against Jordanian band El Morabba3.
Sources and credits
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