Death and the Penguin (band)
| Death and the Penguin | |
|---|---|
 Death and the Penguin | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | London, United Kingdom |
| Genres | Rock, math rock, indie |
| Years active | 2013–present |
| Labels |
 Best Before Records |
| Website | Death and the Penguin |
| Members |
Tobias Smith Christopher Olsen Andy Acred Timothy Brennik |
Biography
Death and the Penguin are a four-piece rock band from London, United Kingdom.[1][2]
Formed in 2013, the band consists of vocalist/guitarist Tobias Smith, guitarist/vocalist Christopher Olsen, bassist/vocalist Andy Acred and drummer/vocalist Timothy Brennik.[3] The band's musical style has been described as a combination of hardcore, indie and math rock, and has been compared to established acts such as The Mars Volta, Radiohead and Minus The Bear.[4][5][6] The band are also notable for wearing wooden bow ties during live performances.[7][8]
Discography
The band's debut single, 'Strange Times',[9] was released through Best Before Records[10][11] in November 2013,[12] aired on BBC INTRODUCING, XFM and Amazing Radio [13][14] as well as a compilation by the Big Scary Monsters Recording Company in December 2013.[15] The Music Video for 'Strange Times' was published in November 2013.[16] Second single, 'Snuffed Out' (produced by Sam King[17]),[18] was released in June 2014 through Best Before Records and featured on the Vevo [19] HQ Alternative/ Indie Mix 2014.[20]
The band's debut EP 'Accidents Happen' was released on 9 June 2014 on Best Before Records.[21][22][23]
| Track Name | Date | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Snuffed Out [24][25] | June, 2014 | 3:10 |
| Space 1998 [26] | June, 2014 | 4:18 |
| An Opening [27] | June, 2014 | 1:51 |
| Strange Times [28][29] | June, 2014 | 2:27 |
| Bitumen [22][30] | June, 2014 | 3:24 |
| The Words That Maketh Murder [31] | June, 2014 | 4:08 |
Additional Information
The band have played extensively around London locations such as Hoxton, Brixton and Islington.[32][33]
In July 2014 their first headline tour took place across many various locations in the UK with the support from Speaking In Italics.[34]
References
- ↑ "Introducing: Death and the Penguin". Musical Mathematics.
- ↑ "Death and the Penguin- Indie Rock". Emerging Indie Bands.
- ↑ "Death and the Penguin". Facebook.
- ↑ "First listen :: Death and the Penguin". Little Indie Blogs.
- ↑ "Death and the Penguin - Accidents Happen". Echoes and Dust.
- ↑ "Death and the Penguin - Accidents Happen". MusicTrespass.
- ↑ "Live: Death and the Penguin". That's what she heard.
- ↑ "Store". Death and the Penguin official website.
- ↑ "Death and the Penguin: Clever, Intelligent, Heavy". Independent Clauses.
- ↑ "Best Before Records". Best Before Records.
- ↑ "Death and the Penguin to Release Debut EP in May". Uber Rock.
- ↑ "Pink Mist". Pink Mist.
- ↑ "Death and the Penguin - No Prisoners to Conformity". Scene Better Days.
- ↑ "Circuit Sweet". Circuit Sweet.
- ↑ "Family Friend sample vol. 3". Big Scary Monsters.
- ↑ "Strange Times". Youtube.
- ↑ "Death and the Penguin - Snuffed Out". Sam King Film.
- ↑ "Death and the Penguin". Death of the Blogger.
- ↑ "Artists - Death and the Penguin". Vevo.
- ↑ "VEVO HQ Alternative/ Indie Mix 2014". VEVO.
- ↑ "Death and the Penguin - Accidents Happen". Best Before Records.
- 1 2 "Spectral Nights". Spectral Nights.
- ↑ "Ringmaster Reviews". Ringmaster Review/.
- ↑ "Audio: Death and the Penguin- Snuffed Out". Dead Press.
- ↑ "Promoting the scene of UK independent bands and artists". UK Indie Touring.
- ↑ "Accidents Happen Out Now". Never Enough Notes.
- ↑ "Artist Spotlight: Death and the Penguin". Two Beats Off.
- ↑ "Rock On Philly". Rock On Philly.
- ↑ "Death and the Penguin Announce Debut EP". Soundscape Magazine.
- ↑ "Death and the Penguin- Bitumen Track Review". Exploding Head Syndrome.
- ↑ "Indulge Sound". Indulge Sound.
- ↑ "Introducing Death And The Penguin". Glasswerk Magazine.
- ↑ "Death and the Penguin- Bitumen". Alt Sounds.
- ↑ "Snuffed Out Preview". With Guitars.