The EFFECTS
The EFFECTS | |
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| Origin | Washington, DC, United States |
| Genres | Rock, math rock |
| Years active | 2014–present |
| Labels | Dischord Records |
| Members | Devin Ocampo Matthew Dowling David Rich |
| Website | the-effects |
The Effects (stylized as the EFFECTS) are a Washington, D.C.–based math rock band consisting of Devin Ocampo, Matthew Dowling, and David Rich. They have released four digital EPs and a full-length album, Eyes to the Light, on Dischord Records.[1]
Formed in Washington, D.C. in 2014, the band's music takes inspiration from indie rock, post-hardcore, and progressive rock and has been described as providing an "updated take on the D.C. sound."[2]
Ocampo is a former member of the Washington, D.C. groups Faraquet, Medications, Smart Went Crazy, and Deathfix. Additionally, he has toured and recorded with Beauty Pill, Mary Timony, and J. Robbins.[3] Dowling was a member of D.C.-based indie rock band, Deleted Scenes and Rich performed in the band Buildings .[4]
The trio's debut album was greeted with praise in Washington City Paper,[5] Bandcamp Daily,[6] and Post-Trash.[7]
Discography
[edit]Studio albums
- Eyes to the Light (Dischord Records, 2017)
Singles and EPs
- "Blister" b/w "Old Soul" (self-released, 2014)
- "Essentially Broken" b/w "The Clarity Of Open Spaces" (self-released, 2015)
- "Fix As The Reason" b/w "Close The Gap" (self-released, 2015)
References
[edit]- ^ "Dischord Records: The EFFECTS' debut LP "Eyes to the Light" out September 29th on LP/CD/Digital". Dischord Records.
- ^ Eakin, Marah. "Stream two new tracks from D.C. darlings The Effects".
- ^ "D.C.'s Best Lifer 2016 - Washington City Paper". Washington City Paper.
- ^ "Buildings - Everything in Parallel (sckts35)". Dischord Records.
- ^ "The Effects' "Eyes to the Light" Reviewed - Washington City Paper". Washington City Paper.
- ^ "Album of the Day: The Effects "Eyes to the Light" - Bandcamp". Bandcamp.
- ^ "The Effects "Eyes to the Light" Album Review - Post-Trash". Post-Trash.