Nothing (band)
Nothing | |
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| Origin | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA |
| Genres | Shoegaze, Indie Rock, Noise Rock |
| Years active | 2011–present |
| Labels | Relapse, A389 Records |
| Members | Dominic Palermo Brandon Setta Kyle Kimball Nick Bassett |
| Past members | Chris Betts |
| Website | bandofnothing |
Nothing is an American rock band that formed in 2011. The band signed to Relapse Records and released its debut album Guilty of Everything in March 2014.[1]
History
Nothing founder Dominic Palermo was previously a member of the hardcore punk band Horror Show. The short-lived band only released a pair of EPs through Jacob Bannon of Converge's Deathwish Inc. during its existence. Horror Show was put on hold when Palermo stabbed another man during a fight and spent two years in jail for aggravated assault and attempted murder.[1][2] About this period in his life, Palermo said: "It was kind of a violent time. We were going to shows and kind of, like, fucking shit up for the whole [hardcore] scene."[3] He also performed in XO Skeletons,[1] which featured Wesley Eisold (Give Up the Ghost, Cold Cave).
Following his stint in jail and performing in punk bands, Palermo spent about four years soul searching. He said: "I didn't know what else to do with my life, what would make me want to wake up every day. I really struggled with that for like four years and, not to sound dramatic or anything, but I thought about blowing my brains out every day."[3] Palermo began making music again and released a demo titled Poshlost under the name "Nothing" in 2011.[3] Nothing went through several line up changes over the next few years and also released the EPs Suns and Lovers and Downward Years to Come.[2][3]
In 2013, Nothing signed to Relapse Records and released the single "Dig".[4][5] The single will be featured on the band's debut album, Guilty of Everything, to be released on March 4, 2014 through Relapse.[1] To help promote the album, Nothing also released the tracks "Endlessly"[6] and "Bent Nail"[7] for online streaming. Also in 2014, Nothing will release a split EP with Whirr and are interested in returning to the studio to record its sophomore album before the end of the year.[8]
Discography
Studio albums
- Guilty of Everything (2014, Relapse)[1]
EPs and singles
- Poshlost (2011, Like Glue)[3]
- Suns and Lovers (2012, Big Love)[2]
- Downward Years to Come (2012, A389)[2]
- "Dig" (2013, Relapse)[5]
- Nothing / Whirr (split with Whirr) (2014, Run for Cover)[8]
References
- ^ a b c d e Hilton, Robin (February 23, 2014). "First Listen: Nothing, 'Guilty Of Everything'". NPR. Retrieved February 26, 2014.
- ^ a b c d Lindsey, Cam (February 16, 2014). "An interview about Nothing: Philly's best shoegaze band is here to knock you over". Noisey. Vice. Retrieved February 26, 2014.
- ^ a b c d e Akintoye, Dotun (February 20, 2014). "Hard-working, hard-living rock band Nothing brings the noise". Philadelphia City Paper. Retrieved February 26, 2014.
- ^ Cohen, Ian (August 21, 2013). "Nothing: 'Dig'". Pitchfork. Retrieved February 26, 2014.
- ^ a b Paul, Aubin (August 9, 2013). "Relapse signs Nothing (ex-Horror Show)". Punknews.org. Retrieved February 26, 2014.
- ^ Gentile, John (February 19, 2014). "Hear Nothing's Crushing Noise Epic 'Endlessly'". Rolling Stone. Wenner Media. Retrieved February 26, 2014.
- ^ Crane, Matt (January 22, 2014). "Nothing release new song, 'Bent Nail'". Alternative Press. Retrieved February 26, 2014.
- ^ a b Carlick, Stephen (February 27, 2014). "Nothing's Dominic Palermo Talks New Split EP with Whirr". Exclaim!. Retrieved March 2, 2014.