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Death and the Penguin are an English four-piece Alternative band from London.[1][2]
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Background information | |
Origin | London, England |
Genres | Rock, math rock, indie, alternative |
Years active | 2013–present |
Members | Toby Smith Chris Olsen Andy Acred Phil Gadsden |
Website | Death and the Penguin |
The band consists of Toby Smith (vocals/guitar), Chris Olsen (guitar/keyboard/vocals), Andy Acred (bass/keyboard/vocals) and Phil Gadsden (drums).[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 released their debut album "Anomie" on 27 July 2018,[7] featuring the singles Kill Saatchi ("a perfect equilibrium between disjointed key signatures and catchy instrumentals" - The Line of Best Fit[8]) and Colour In Me ("a devastating bout of avant rock that breaks down barriers into tiny little pieces" - Clash (magazine)[9]).
Discography
editThe band's debut EP 'Accidents Happen' was released on 9 June 2014 on Best Before Records[10][11][12] and featured singles 'Strange Times'[13] (aired on BBC Introducing, XFM and Amazing Radio[14][15] and included in a compilation by the Big Scary Monsters Recording Company[16]) and 'Snuffed Out' [17] (featured on the Vevo[18] HQ Alternative/ Indie Mix 2014[19]).
Track Name | Date | Duration |
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Snuffed Out [20][21] | June, 2014 | 3:10 |
Space 1998 [22] | June, 2014 | 4:18 |
An Opening [23] | June, 2014 | 1:51 |
Strange Times [24][25] | June, 2014 | 2:27 |
Bitumen [11][26] | June, 2014 | 3:24 |
The Words That Maketh Murder [27] | June, 2014 | 4:08 |
The second EP 'Eine Kleine Granatenmusik' was self-released in November 2016 and included single "No Blood, No Sport",[28][29] featured by Kerrang!.[30]
Track Name | Date | Duration |
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Eine Kleine Granatenmusic[31] | November, 2016 | 2:24 |
The Border | November, 2016 | 2:40 |
We Are The Dead | November, 2016 | 5:07 |
No Blood, No Sport | November, 2016 | 4:00 |
The debut album 'Anomie' followed on 27 July 2018 to critical acclaim from the likes of Metal Injection ("Anomie is a triumphant record from start to finish" 8/10[7]), Alt Dialogue ("This is an album that will thrill and relax, it’ll take you to highs and lows, but one thing is for sure – you’ll fall in love with Death & The Penguin" - 9/10[32]) and Soundscape Magazine ("A bold release that breaks the mould" - 9/10[33]).
Track Name | Date | Duration |
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Hospital Song | July, 2018 | 2:14 |
The Calving Shuffle | July, 2018 | 3:55 |
Kill Saatchi | July, 2018 | 2:48 |
Space 1998 | July, 2018 | 4:18 |
Colour In Me | July, 2018 | 3:53 |
Misha Lives | July, 2018 | 5:25 |
Driftwood (God Loves a Bird of Prey) | July, 2018 | 2:06 |
Strange Times | July, 2018 | 2:25 |
Abyssinia | July, 2018 | 3:58 |
Leatherface | July, 2018 | 4:51 |
Was It Kindness? | July, 2018 | 3:52 |
Bones | July, 2018 | 4:52 |
Additional information
editThe band have toured extensively around the UK[34] highlighted by performances at Wrong Festival[35][36] and ArcTanGent Festival[37][38] 2018.
References
edit- ^ "Introducing: Death and the Penguin". Musical Mathematics. Archived from the original on 14 July 2014. Retrieved 30 June 2014.
- ^ "Death and the Penguin- Indie Rock". Emerging Indie Bands.
- ^ "Death and the Penguin". Facebook.
- ^ "First listen :: Death and the Penguin". Little Indie Blogs. 21 November 2013.
- ^ "Death and the Penguin - Accidents Happen". Echoes and Dust. 17 June 2014.
- ^ "Death and the Penguin - Accidents Happen". MusicTrespass.
- ^ a b "Album Review: DEATH AND THE PENGUIN Anomie". Metal Injection. 29 July 2018.
- ^ "Death & The Penguin deal in jagged tonality and abrasive pop hooks on "Kill Saatchi"". The Line of Best Fit.
- ^ "Death And The Penguin's 'Colour In Me' Is A Salute To The South Coast". 10 July 2018.
- ^ "Death and the Penguin - Accidents Happen". Best Before Records.
- ^ a b "Spectral Nights". Spectral Nights. 28 April 2014.
- ^ "Ringmaster Reviews". Ringmaster Review/. 4 May 2014.
- ^ "Death and the Penguin: Clever, Intelligent, Heavy". Independent Clauses. 14 April 2014.
- ^ "Death and the Penguin - No Prisoners to Conformity". Scene Better Days. 16 May 2014.
- ^ "Circuit Sweet". Circuit Sweet. 4 April 2014.
- ^ "Family Friend sample vol. 3". Big Scary Monsters. Archived from the original on 26 July 2014. Retrieved 30 June 2014.
- ^ "Death and the Penguin". Death of the Blogger. Archived from the original on 27 July 2014. Retrieved 17 July 2014.
- ^ "Artists - Death and the Penguin". Vevo. Archived from the original on 17 May 2018. Retrieved 30 June 2014.
- ^ "VEVO HQ Alternative/ Indie Mix 2014". VEVO.
- ^ "Audio: Death and the Penguin- Snuffed Out". Dead Press. Archived from the original on 27 May 2020. Retrieved 17 July 2014.
- ^ "Promoting the scene of UK independent bands and artists". UK Indie Touring.
- ^ "Accidents Happen Out Now". Never Enough Notes. Archived from the original on 25 July 2014. Retrieved 17 July 2014.
- ^ "Artist Spotlight: Death and the Penguin". Two Beats Off. 21 May 2014.
- ^ "Rock On Philly". Rock On Philly.
- ^ "Death and the Penguin Announce Debut EP". Soundscape Magazine. Archived from the original on 24 September 2015. Retrieved 9 June 2014.
- ^ "Death and the Penguin- Bitumen Track Review". Exploding Head Syndrome. Archived from the original on 15 May 2014. Retrieved 17 July 2014.
- ^ "Indulge Sound". Indulge Sound.
- ^ "Death and the Penguin reveal 'No Blood, No Sport'". 20 February 2017.
- ^ "VIDEO NEWS: Death And The Penguin Reveal Video For 'No Blood, No Sport'".
- ^ "Death And The Penguin Premiere New Video, No Blood, No Sport".
- ^ "Death and the Penguin - Eine Kleine Granatenmusic". YouTube.
- ^ "Album Review: Anomie by Death and The Penguin". Alt Dialogue.
- ^ "Album Review: Death & The Penguin – Anomie Review". Soundscape Magazine.
- ^ "Death and the Penguin announce UK tour".
- ^ "Death and the Penguin".
- ^ "WRONG Festival Adds Gnod, Conan, Spectres And More!".
- ^ "THE NEXT BANDS JOINING US AT ATG…". Archived from the original on 18 May 2018. Retrieved 16 May 2018.
- ^ "ArcTanGent Festival announce a further 21 additions to the 2018 Line-Up". Louderthanwar.com.