E for Explosion
| Company type | Independent music group |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2005 |
| Founder | Jamison Covington |
| Headquarters | United States |
| Products | Alternative rock and shoegazing music |
E for Explosion is a United States-based alternative rock and shoegazing ensemble created by Jamison Covington, formerly the vocalist of JamisonParker, following that band's dissolution in 2005. The lineup has consistently featured Covington (vocals, guitar) alongside his spouse, Dai Britain Covington (keyboards). After a break beginning in 2013, the band independently issued two EPs in 2020. Since 2012, Jamison has been composing instrumental pieces and songs for television outlets such as MTV, E!, Bravo, VH1, and CMT.
Formation & Initial Release (2005-2008)
After the disbandment of JamisonParker, Covington embarked on a solo endeavor initially called Dance With The Dead, which was later renamed "Covington," releasing multiple demo tracks. He then assembled touring musicians and adopted the moniker "E For Explosion," a name inspired by author Ray Bradbury. Following an EP release, the band secured a contract with Eyeball Records and launched their first full-length album, Reinventing the Heartbeat, on May 20, 2008, with production handled by Dave Trumfio.
Post-Debut Phase & Independent Work (2009-2013)
In early 2009, E for Explosion shared demos titled "Blankets and Blonde Hair" and "This is Goodbye," which were subsequently removed from their Myspace page. On September 29, 2009, Covington revealed plans for an acoustic EP named Why Do I Keep Hitting Myself With a Hammer? 'Cause It Feels So Good When I Stop...'’ intended for release in March 2010. Although initially shelved and taken down from Myspace, it eventually saw digital release on Amazon MP3 and iTunes in late 2011.
The band issued the holiday single "A Long Lonely Christmas" in December 2009. By February 2010, they previewed "Cool Kids," a track meant for their forthcoming album. On November 23, 2010, the digitally released four-track EP Hold Grudges Not Hands, recorded by Dave Trumfio after minor postponements, featured songs including "Cool Kids," "PS I'm Dead," "Blankets and Blonde Hair," and "This is Goodbye."
On July 5, 2011, E For Explosion unveiled "Answers," a b-side from their forthcoming EP Love, which was released on August 2, 2011. This EP marked the first installment of an intended trilogy: Love, Out, and Loud, all projected to be released within that year.
On February 14, 2012, the band presented Echoes of Reinvention, a reinterpretation of selections from their debut album. Subsequently, Covington concentrated on writing and producing music for television channels such as E!, MTV, ABC Family, and VH1. In October 2012, the band independently released their sophomore album titled The View from Cypress Lane.
The remaining two EPs of the Love, Out, Loud trilogy were issued in 2013 before E For Explosion entered a period of inactivity late that year.
Hiatus & Covington's Side Ventures (2013-2020)
In October 2014, Covington introduced his first solo EP entitled Serenading Ghosts Vol. 1 - Lost, followed by Volume 2, I Am A Black Cat, announced in December of the same year. After departing from Finch, Randy Strohmeyer collaborated with Covington to form Haunted Houses; they released the single "Looking Backwards" on Bandcamp in June 2016. There have been no further developments regarding this project.
Reemergence (2020-Present)
In 2020, Covington revived the E For Explosion project name and independently released two EPs: Remember Blue Skies and Sundowner, alongside singles "Who am I" and "mountain climber" via Bandcamp. As of July 2020, no additional announcements have been made.
On November 8, 2025, responding to specific requests from fans, Covington began offering customized acoustic renditions of his earlier works from both E For Explosion and JamisonParker catalogs. Each unique recording includes handwritten lyric sheets and is priced at $100 USD.
Discography
Albums
- Reinventing the Heartbeat (Eyeball Records, May 20, 2008)
- The View from Cypress Lane (self-released, October 16, 2012)
EPs
- Paper Flowers (self-released, October 2007)
- Hold Grudges Not Hands (self-released, November 2010)
- Love (self-released August 2011; re-issued March 2013)
- Why Do I Keep Hitting Myself With a Hammer? 'Cause It Feels So Good When I Stop... (self-released, September 2011)
- Echoes of Reinvention (self-released, February 2012)
- Out (self-released, May 2013)
- Loud (self-released, 2013)
- Remember Blue Skies (self-released, March 2020)
- Sundowner (self-released, June 2020)
Singles
- "I Explode" (2008)
- "Deaf, Blind And True" (2011)
- "Answers" (2011)
- "Who am I" (2020)
- "mountain climber" (2020)