Why They're Called... We Are Scientists
The quirky Brooklyn-based dance-rockers share the story behind their name.
By David Marchese 06.15.10 10:11 AM
Welcome to the weekly SPIN.com feature "Name That Band!" in which we get the inside stories behind the mysterious monikers of some of our favorite artists. (See past episodes of Name That Band! here.)
This week: We Are Scientists, whose new album Barbara is out June 15.
SHARE THIS:
EXCLUSIVE: We Are Scientists Go Acoustic
DOWNLOAD: The dance-y indie rockers strip down their new single "Rules Don't Stop."
By Kelsey Paine 05.27.10 1:54 PM
We Are Scientists are known for their infectious mix of punk, funk, and disco -- but the Brooklyn-based duo are no strangers to dialing down their sound, either. The band has recorded a spare, somber acoustic version of their latest single, "Rules Don't Stop," and the track is available as a free download exclusively at SPIN.com.
SHARE THIS:
Watch We Are Scientists Play New Tunes Acoustic
Check out footage of the duo strumming through "After Hours" and "Lethal Enforcer," both off their new record Brain Thrust Mastery.
By William Goodman 06.06.08 5:17 PM
Taking a break from the pinball machines, arcade games, and other entertainment vices lining the game room at their label Astralwerks' Manhattan offices, We Are Scientists' Keith Murray and Chris Cain shed the synths and treat us to an exclusive acoustic set of tunes off their new record,
SHARE THIS:
