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We Are Scientists

We Are Scientists (also known as W.A.S.) are a New York based indie band comprising Keith Murray (guitar and vocals), Chris Cain (bass guitar and backing vocals) and, until 2007, Michael Tapper (drums and backing vocals). We Are Scientists formed in 2000 and have released three EPs, five Top 40 singles, and three albums, including 2008's Brain Thrust Mastery which reached number eleven in the UK.

The nucleus of We Are Scientists came together in 1997 when Keith Murray and Chris Cain met at Pomona College in Claremont, California. It was here that they hooked up with Michael Tapper who studied at nearby Harvey Mudd College. After graduating they moved to Berkeley and started rehearsing as We Are Scientists. There is much speculation surrounding where the name originated, but the most popular theory is that the band were asked by a U-Haul truck worker if they were scientists to which they regrettably replied 'no'.

After moving to New York, We Are Scientists released their debut album, the self-made Safety, Fun, and Learning (In That Order) in April 2002. We Are Scientists also released three EPs, Bitchin', In Action, and The Wolf's Hour, on their own Checkered Seagull label.

We Are Scientists describe their output as "rock music of the thoughtful, sometimes epic, often loud, vaguely danceable, implicitly humanist variety" and their gigs are notoriously wacky, often featuring jokes and banter between the band and their devoted following.

2005 saw the release of We Are Scientists' major label debut album, With Love & Squalor (Virgin Records), which sold over 100,000 copies in the UK. It featured the singles Nobody Move, Nobody Get Hurt, The Great Escape, and It's a Hit. Nobody Move, Nobody Get Hurt was reissued in 2006 and climbed to number 21 in the UK chart. We Are Scientists also performed the song on The Late Show with David Letterman. That year We Are Scientists featured on the NME Shockwaves Tour alongside Arctic Monkeys, The Mystery Jets, and Maximo Park.

We Are Scientists released Crap Attack, a compilation of b-sides and rarities, in November 2006. In 2007, We Are Scientists were nominated for NME Best International Band Award and supported The Kaiser Chiefs on tour.

Long-time drummer Michael Tapper retired from We Are Scientists in November 2007 and was eventually replaced by Adam Aaronson. Keyboardist Max Hart from The High Speed Scene joined We Are Scientists and has since become a permanent fixture.

In March 2008, We Are Scientists released one of their most successful singles, After Hours, which reached number fifteen in the UK Singles Chart. It was the first single to be taken from We Are Scientists' third album, Brain Thrust Mastery (EMI), also released that month. Another Top 40 single, Chick Lit, followed in June 2008.



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Smith & Burrows - Only Smith & Burrows is Good Enough Album Review


Smith & Burrows may sound like a hardware store in a remote, timeless village somewhere in deepest darkest Yorkshire, the sort of place that hasn't changed for the best part of fifty years but that can always be relied upon to sell you exactly the right type of screws you were looking for, where as in actuality they are a musical duo made up of Tom Smith and Andy Burrows. 

Smith & Burrows - Only Smith & Burrows is Good Enough Album Review

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Tom Smith will be better known to you as the lead singer with Birmingham band Editors and Andy Burrows, whilst having a substantial back catalogue of solo material, will probably be more widely remembered for his roles in Razorlight and We Are Scientists. The pair formed a friendship many, many years ago and that originally culminated in them releasing an album of Christmas themed songs almost a decade ago. Their debut album, 'Funny Looking Angels', released in November 2011, featured covers that included Katie Melua's 'Wonderful Life' and Yazoo's 'Only You' and was characterised by it's soft harmonies and Folk-centric instrumentation. 

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Live At Leeds 2016: Pop Sensation Jess Glynne Among First Acts Announced


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One of the biggest UK music events of the North is returning in Spring 2016, accompanied by another spectacular line-up. Live At Leeds have just announced the first seven acts for the citywide festival which will mark their landmark 10 year anniversary.

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They previously won 'Best Metropolitan Festival' and they are certainly still proving worthy of that title if recent announcements are anything to go by. The first acts of Live At Leeds are now confirmed for the multi-venue extravaganza on April 30th 2016, and organisers also reveal their Leeds Digital Festival; more information on which is yet to be announced.

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We Are Scientists Announce New Album 'Tv En Français' Out March 3rd 2014

Posted on14 January 2014

We Are Scientists Announce New Album 'Tv En FrançAis' Out March 3rd 2014

We Are Scientists, Barbara Album Review


Having seen original drummer Micheal Tapper leave at the end of 2007 on the eve of a UK tour, We Are Scientists have used, Libertine Gary Powell, and later Adam Aaronson to fill in, before former Razorlight stick-wielder Andy Burrows took over rhythm section duties last year. A renewed focus, perhaps, for their new material, albeit written in the shadow of their 6-episode TV show 'Steve Wants His Money' debuting on MTV.

From October to December last year, Chris Cain and Keith Murray were seen taking a radio porno idea to Edith Bowman at Radio 1, and trying to persuade Alphabeat to be the brand image for their alcoholic drinks for toddlers. Amusing to some, maybe, but clearly with minds on other things, a second series of 'Steve' is apparently imminent, it remains to be seen if 'Barbara' will prove a return to early form.

Released at the start of April, first single 'Rules Don't Stop' serves as the album's opener. Tense verses over jangly guitars contrasts the hopeful relief of the chorus refrain 'Rules Don't Stop Me / Forget About It/ Rules Don't Stop Me / We'll Get Around It.' More 'With Love And Squalor' than 'Brain Trust Mastery,' it's WAS a la 2005. One half geek-chic, the other unorthodox rule-breaker.

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We Are Scientists, Rules Don't Change Single Review


We Are Scientists return to the table to present their latest wares. Hoping to once again re-ignite what can only be described as somewhat of a stop-start, spluttering, career to date. Rather like some of their British contemporaries (Futureheads/Divine Comedy) We Are Scientists have never quite engaged the public imagination with any great significance. Lacking direction, focus and a certain determination has hindered their quest to popularise their musical creations. Line up changes that have included borrowing drummers from Dirty Pretty Things and now Razorlight have not always helped.

After three studio albums, and one thin compilation of b-sides and covers, We Are Scientists are looking for a kick start. They have not been short on opportunity. Playing at Glastonbury, T In The Park and Reading & Leeds. Supporting the likes of Kings Of Leon and Art Brut. Touring extensively, and included in the NME line up. Championed by many on the radio, and loved for their comical quips, We Are Scientists have had their fair share of chances, as well as exposure.

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We Are Scientists, Chick Lit Single Review


Single review of Chick Lit by We Are Scientists.

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We Are Scientists, After Hours Single Review


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We Are Scientists, Crap Attack, DVD Review


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