Officially welcome the month of October by rocking out with some scientists… as in the band We Are Scientists.
We Are Scientists is an interesting name for a group of indie-rockers, but it is slightly less obvious than “We Are Musicians.” Scientists of music, the three-piece comprising Keith Murray, Chris Cain, and Andy Burrows formed over a decade ago. After meeting while attending college in California, the band relocated to New York to record their debut album. Twelve years after the release of their first album titled Bitching!, We Are Scientists released their fifth studio album TV en Français this past March.
The band is currently on an international tour—the “Spatter Analysis Tour” has the band on the road throughout the month of October. This Friday, October 3, We Are Scientists are performing at U Street Music Hall along with Surfer Blood and Eternal Summers. If you haven’t bought tickets yet, no worries! We’re giving away a pair!
Co-headlining the “Spatter Analysis Tour” is fellow indie-rock band Surfer Blood. The appropriately named band hails from West Palm Beach, Florida. Since their formation in 2009, the band has recorded and released three albums. Pythons, released in 2013, is the four-piece’s third and most recent album and was produced by Gil Norton, who has worked with the Pixies and The Foo Fighters.
We Are Scientists and Surfer Blood are not just sharing a stage together this fall. In addition to co-headlining the “Spatter Analysis Tour,” the two bands are releasing a “tour-only 7-inch,” according to Consequence of Sound. The vinyl features a brand new song from each band.
Enter to win a pair of tickets to see We Are Scientists and Surfer Blood at U Street Music Hall on Friday, October 3, by getting into the Halloween spirit a little early and leaving a comment below naming your best childhood or present-day costume. One year, I went trick-or-treating as a ghost.
A winner will be chosen tomorrow at 9AM and must confirm for the evening’s show by noon. Tickets are still available for purchase.
