The Dead Science
The Dead Science | |
|---|---|
| Years active | 1999-2015, 2023 |
| Labels | Absolutely Kosher Constellation |
| Members | Jherek Bischoff Nick Tamburro Sam Mickens |
| Past members | Korum Bischoff(1999-2005) Serena Tideman, cello(1999) |
The Dead Science(formerly The Sweet Science) was anexperimental popband based inSeattle.
The band consists of guitarist/vocalistSam Mickens,Jherek BischoffonbassandNick Tamburroondrums.Jherek Bischoff's brotherKorumwas the drummer from the band's inception in 1999 through 2005. Tamburro, who'd shared drumming duties with him on the recording ofFrost Giantand had previously acted as The Dead Science'stouringdrummer, joined permanently upon his departure. Korum is still credited on the band's label page with "guidance, stability and sometimes drums."
Their music is heavily influenced by their training asjazzmusicians and involvement in the avant-garde music of a number of artists, most notablyXiu XiuandDegenerate Art Ensemble.Mickens has also citedPrinceas an influence on his vocal style, often noted in reviews of the bands' work for its use offalsetto.[1]
The trio self-released their limited run debut EPGalactoseunder their original moniker, The Sweet Science, before giving up the name due to acease-and-desist orderfrom another band.[2]Following the name change, The Dead Science released their debut albumSubmarineronAbsolutely Kosher Recordsin 2003. This was followed by the release of their second EPBird Bones in the Bughousein 2004, their second albumFrost Giantin 2005, and a third EPCrepuscule with The Dead Sciencein 2006. They were also named winner in the 'Jazz/Experimental' category inSeattle Weekly's 2006 Music Awards.[3]
In 2008, the band signed toConstellation Records,with whom they released their third album,Villainaire.[4]
The band reunited in 2023 for a performance commemorating the 20th anniversary of Submariner.
Discography
[edit]Albums:
- 2003Submariner(Absolutely Kosher)
- 2005Frost Giant(Absolutely Kosher)
- 2008Villainaire(Constellation)
EPs:
- 1999Galactose(self-released, as The Sweet Science)
- 2004Bird Bones in the Bughouse(Absolutely Kosher)
- 2006Crepuscule with The Dead Science(Slender Means Society)
7 "Records:
- 2006split 7-inchwithXiu Xiu(Deathbomb Arc)
- 2007split 7-inchwithSholi(KDVS)
- 2007split 7-inchwithParenthetical Girls(Obsolete Vernacular)
- 20077-inchTomlab Alphabet Series: The Letter V(Tomlab)
- 20087-inchThrone of Blood (The Jump Off)(Constellation)
Compilation Appearances:
- 2002 Mass Transit (asThe Sweet Science) (Woodson Lateral)
- 2005 YETI Magazine #3 compilation
- 2007 The Second Marriage Records Compilation (Marriage)
- 2008David Shrigley's Worried Noodles (Tomlab)
Mixtapes:
- Date UnknownPonies in a Stable
- 2008 School Of Villainy - The Villainaire Prequel
References
[edit]- ^Chambliss, Anneli. (Sep. 11, 2006)The Dead Science -- noun phrase: unflinching stare into the indefinable.Retrieved Sep. 22, 2006.
- ^Brown, Cory. (Mar 2003)"Absolutely Kosher - news. The Dead Science."Retrieved Sept. 22, 2006.
- ^Barr, Brian J. and Shimp, Rachel. (May 10, 2006)"The Winners Are...: The results of Seattle Weekly's 2005 Music Awards poll"Archived2006-08-19 at theWayback Machine.Retrieved Sep. 23, 2006.
- ^The Dead Science on Constellation
External links
[edit]- Official band site
- Absolutely Kosher (record label)
- Absolutely Kosher's page for The Dead Science
- AllMusic entry
- Myspace profile- downloadable and/or streaming MP3s, current tour dates.
