Battle Ave. Is An Indie Rock Band Formed In Upstate New York In 2009 By songwriter Jesse Alexander And Percussionist Samantha Niss. After Releasing their Debut Album War Paint A Heavy & Cathartic Roller Coaster Filled With “messy Emotional Pivots” Stereogum In 2011 The Band Returned To The studio With Longtime Producer & Wise Sage Kevin McMahon Titus Andronicus The Walkmen Widowspeak To Make "Year Of Nod" A Collection Of Subtle And atmospheric Indie Rock. Addt'l Production And Engineering From Hunter Davidsohn Porches. Frankie Cosmos Rivergazer . The Current Lineup Is Jesse Alexander Guitar Vocals Samantha Niss Drums Sam Nixon Keys Sam Mintzer Bass And Adam Stoutenburgh Guitars .