| The Scientists of Modern Music | |
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Cal Young of TSOMM performing at MS Fest, 2007 |
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| Background information | |
| Also known as | TSOMM |
| Origin | Hobart, Australia |
| Genres | Electronica, Synth Rock |
| Years active | 2005–present |
| Labels | Rubber Records |
| Website | Official site |
| Members | |
| Cal Young Simon McIntosh |
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The Scientists of Modern Music are an electro-synth group from Hobart, Australia, consisting of Cal Young and Simon McIntosh.
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In 2004, Cal Young & Simon McIntosh started wagging audio design classes together, in order to jam on a very old drum kit and an un-tunable guitar just for kicks. They later progressed into electronic music, hording bits and pieces off ebay to start a band which became The Scientists of Modern Music. The duo came second in a college band competition, strangely listed under 'acoustic rock', but still managed to make an impact which scored them a couple of local shows in late 2005. From there Cal and Simon wrote a handful of songs in the space of two weeks and released a home brew EP which got them a special mention on Triple J and secured them a place on various radio stations around Australia. After playing around the mainland a few times, the duo were spotted by the head of Rubber Records (Melbourne) and signed to the label to release their debut commercial EP 'Electronic Sunset'.
The band then embarked on various shows, and played the festival circuit including both Falls Festivals and Golden Plains Festival, toured with bands such as Midnight Juggernauts, The Presets and the Dukes of Windsor. They then re-released their EP as an album length CD which scored them rotation on Triple J for their song 'Easy'.
The band is known for its energetic and exciting live shows.[1] 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.[2]