Dumbo Gets Mad
| Dumbo Gets Mad | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Reggio Emilia, IT |
| Genres | Indie pop, synthpop, psychedelic rock, lysergic |
| Years active | 2010–present |
| Labels | Bad Panda Records |
| Website | |
'Dumbo Gets Mad' is a psych-rock duo project from Italy. The project started out when the duo moved to Los Angeles in 2010. The band's debut, Elephants at the Door, has received several positive reviews and reached over 100K digital downloads.
Tour and notable performances
In 2011, the duo has been supported by two more members: Andrea Scarfone (bass), also a member of Italian's acclaimed rock-band Julie's Haircut,[1] and Lorenzo Rotteglia (drums). Dumbo Gets Mad performed in different venues and festivals around Italy such as at Circolo degli Artisti in Rome and MI AMI festival in Milan. In 2012, the band opened Neon Indian's concert in Padua at Summer Student Festival 2012 and played at Find Out Festival 2012 in Marseille with Bleached and The Black Lips. In autumn 2012 the duo played a mini californian tour, closing the first album experience. On February 6th, 2013, the duo released their 2nd LP titled "Quantum Leap".
Discography
Albums
- 2011: Elephants at the Door, Bad Panda Records // Released: 16 February 2011
- 2013: Quantum Leap, Bad Panda Records // Released: 6 February 2013
Singles
- 2010: "Plumy Tale" (Joe Tangari's Pitchfork top 50 - 2010)
- 2011: "Marmelade Kids" (NPR Song of the day - 29 April 2011)
- 2012: Viaje Astral feat. Venice (Red Bull Music Academy video preview) [2]
- 2012: "Radical Leap"
- 2012: "Bam Bam"
- 2012: "Crystal Balls on Roll"
Band members
- Luca - vocals, guitar
- Carlotta Menozzi - vocals, keyboards
- Additional live members
- Andrea Scarfone - bass
- Lorenzo Rotteglia – drums