Collider (band)
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1997 |
| Founder | Jed Davis, Sean Gould |
| Defunct | 2004 |
| Headquarters | New York City , United States |
| Products | Music albums, EPs |
Collider emerged as an electroclash punk rock ensemble originating in New York City in 1997, founded by vocalist and keyboardist Jed Davis alongside guitarist Sean Gould. Combining electronic rhythms, synthesizer melodies, rock guitar riffs, and pop-oriented arrangements, they became pioneers within the nascent Electroclash movement, initially labeling their style as "electropunk."
Between 1997 and 1999, Collider maintained an active performance schedule throughout New York, concentrating primarily on Manhattan's Lower East Side. They frequently appeared at notable venues including CBGB, the Mercury Lounge, the Spiral, and held monthly engagements at Coney Island High.
Their debut albums, Blowing Shit Up (1998) and Physics (1999), were issued by the New York-based label Eschatonality; the latter album was additionally made available through MP3.com.
In 2000, the band expanded its roster by incorporating drummer Chris DeRosa and bassist Tom Kaz, which steered their sound towards a more conventional punk rock approach. This formation garnered recognition from Joey Ramone, who invited them to open his final performance at CBGB on October 18, 2000. Later that year, on December 21, they supported Living Colour during their CBGB reunion show.
By 2002, with Mike Keaney on bass and Joe Abba on drums joining the group, Collider secured a contract with SonaBLAST! Records and released a six-track EP titled WCYF, produced by original Ramones drummer Tommy Ramone. This project marked Tommy Ramone’s first production effort since working on The Replacements’ 1985 album Tim.
In 2003, this iteration of the band functioned as the touring backing group for Maverick Records artists The Deuce Project, while also contributing as session musicians for various performers based in New York City and Boston, Massachusetts. Collider ultimately disbanded in 2004 when Davis and Gould chose to explore other professional paths.