The Scientists of Modern Music
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
| This article may not meet the notability guideline. You can improve the article by adding references to published, third-party sources about the subject. This message places the article in a category which alerts other editors that this article should be improved. Please do not remove this message until there are references sufficient to satisfy the guidelines. |
| The Scientists of Modern Music | |
|---|---|
 Cal Young of TSOMM performing at MS Fest, 2007
|
|
| Background information | |
| Also known as | TSOMM |
| Origin | Hobart, Australia |
| Genre(s) | Electronica, Synth Rock |
| Years active | 2005–present |
| Label(s) | Rubber Records |
| Website | Official site |
| Members | |
| Cal Young Simon McIntosh |
|
The Scientists of Modern Music are an electro-synth group from Hobart, Australia, consisting of Cal Young and Simon McIntosh.
Contents |
[edit] Band Bio
Both born in 1987, Young and McIntosh attended The Friends’ School together, taking great interest in audio design, which they both studied, creating tracks while “mucking around on an old guitar and crap drums”. [1] The Scientists of Modern Music were formed in 2005, just before the pair had graduated from year 12. Drawing on influences such as Air and Daft Punk, Young and McIntosh spent some of their hard-earned savings on eBay, purchasing synthesizers, vocoders and various musical toys, to begin creating their electronic sound. [2]
They began by playing at local gigs, including a guest appearance at a local Battle of the Bands competition. They quickly gained a following amongst Hobart fans, and by the end of 2006, they were appearing on the field stage at the Tasmanian installment of the Falls Festival, as well as Melbourne's ‘Click Click’ New Year Party. As well as a valuable performing experience, they were able to reach a greater Tasmanian audience, and in 2007, they performed in Launceston at MS Fest, drawing a large crowd to the secondary stage. [3]
The band’s biggest release came later in 2007, with the release of their 7-track EP Electronic Sunset, under Melbourne independent label Rubber Records. A track remixed by one The Scientists of Modern Music also appeared on the debut EP. The pair also played at Hobart’s Southern Roots Festival with the likes of Wolfmother and The Pixies. They performed again at Falls Festival 2007 to welcome in the new year, this time in both Tasmania and Victoria, and appeared at the Soundscape Festival on Australia Day, before embarking on their first Australian tour with Melbourne dance act Dukes of Windsor.
[edit] Live
The band is known for its energetic and exciting live shows.[4] Young and McIntosh have even been known to get off stage and join the crowd to mosh, while the music keeps playing. When performing live, the band have a distinctive dress: Cal Young wears a black suit, black shirt and black shoes and Simon McIntosh wears all white in a similar fashion. [5]
[edit] Band members
- Cal Young - Synthesizer, Vocoder, Vocals
- Simon McIntosh - Synthesizer, Vocoder, Vocals, Guitar
[edit] Discography
[edit] Performances
[edit] Festivals
- Falls Festival (2006)
- MS Fest (2007)
- Southern Roots Festival (2007)
- Falls Festival (2007)
- Attitude Live (2008)
- Soundscape Festival (2008)
- Golden Plains Festival (2008)
- Climate Festivals (2008)
[edit] Supports
[edit] References
- ^ Falls Festival 07 Line-Up. Retrieved on 2008-02-10.
- ^ Triple J Aus Music Month 06. Retrieved on 2008-02-10.
- ^ The Scientists of Modern Music. Retrieved on 2008-02-10.
- ^ Triple J Aus Music Month 06. Retrieved on 2008-02-10.
- ^ Falls Festival photo. Retrieved on 2008-02-10.
