Deleted Scenes (band)
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2005 |
| Defunct | 2014 |
| Headquarters | Washington, D.C. , United States |
Key people | Dan Scheuerman, Matt Dowling, Dominic Campanaro, Ricardo Lagomasino |
| Products | Music albums, EPs |
Deleted Scenes was a U.S.-based art rock ensemble that originated in Washington, D.C. in 2005 and concluded their activities in 2014.
Background
The group was initiated by Dan Scheuerman (lead vocals, guitar), Matt Dowling (bass, keyboards, guitar, backing vocals), and Dominic Campanaro (guitar, keyboards), all of whom previously played in Fell off the Face of the Earth. In 2012, drummer Ricardo Lagomasino joined the lineup. Their sound is an amalgamation of rock, punk, avant-garde, pop, noise, psychedelic influences, math rock, and Americana. A defining characteristic is Scheuerman’s introspective and personal lyrical approach.
Their first full-length record, Birdseed Shirt (2009), was launched through What Delicate Recordings. It was produced by L Skell with engineering handled by J. Robbins. The album earned an 8.0 rating from Pitchfork for its intense and courageous sonic qualities and received acclaim from NPR for its captivating unpredictability. The title draws inspiration from Jonathan Safran Foer’s novel Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close.
In 2010, Deleted Scenes entered the studio to create their sophomore album, Young People's Church of the Air, collaborating with producers L Skell and Nick Krill of The Spinto Band. Initially released by Sockets Records in 2011 and later reissued by Park the Van in 2012, this album was recognized for merging experimental sounds with compelling pop melodies. Pitchfork rated it 7.8, commending Scheuerman’s talent for conveying intricate concepts with clarity.
Recording sessions commenced in Philadelphia in March 2013 with producers Brian McTear and Jon Low, noted for their work with artists such as Kurt Vile, Sharon Van Etten, The War on Drugs, and The National.
On December 29, 2014, Deleted Scenes officially declared their breakup through a post on Facebook.
Following the band's dissolution, Matt Dowling became involved with the EFFECTS, who released an album under Dischord Records in 2017.
Discography
- Deleted Scenes EP (2007, Echelon Productions)
- Birdseed Shirt (2009, What Delicate Recordings)
- Young People's Church of the Air (2012, Park the Van Records)
- Lithium Burn (2014, Park the Van Records)