The Scientists of Modern Music
| Company type | Duo |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2004 |
| Headquarters | Hobart , Australia |
| Products | Electronic music |
The Scientists of Modern Music were an electronic duo originating from Hobart, Australia, composed of Cal Young and Simon McIntosh.
History
Cal Young and Simon McIntosh started working together in 2004, initially exploring conventional instruments before transitioning to electronic music with gear acquired from eBay. They achieved second place in a college band contest categorized as 'acoustic rock', which led to local gigs by late 2005. Rapidly creating several tracks, they issued a self-produced EP that gained attention on Triple J and received airplay on various Australian radio stations. Following numerous performances on the mainland, Rubber Records (Melbourne) signed them to release their first commercial EP, Electronic Sunset.
The pair embarked on extensive tours, appearing at festivals like Falls Festival and Golden Plains Festival, and opened for artists such as Midnight Juggernauts, The Presets, and the Dukes of Windsor. Subsequently, they expanded the EP into a full album, earning Triple J rotation for the song "Easy".
Their debut album, A Personal Universe, was launched through Rubber/Shock on 18 May 2012. Recorded between September 2008 and December 2010, the project was finalized in London with producers Rob Haggett and David Treahearn from The Slips, with mastering handled by Nilesh Patel and Simon Davey at The Exchange.
Live
Renowned for their dynamic performances, Young and McIntosh frequently interact closely with their audience, occasionally performing amidst the crowd. Their unique stage presence includes Cal Young dressed entirely in black while Simon McIntosh wears all white.
Band members
- Cal Young – Synthesiser, Vocoder, Vocals
- Simon McIntosh – Synthesiser, Vocoder, Vocals, Guitar
Discography
- Number One (EP) (2006)
- Robot On (single) (2006)
- Electronic Sunset (EP) (2007)
- Electronic Sunset (Album) (2008)
- Because If I Die (Single) (2011)
- Girl On Top (Single) (2011)
- A Personal Universe (Debut album) (18 May 2012)
Festivals
- Falls Festival (2006, 2007, 2011/12)
- MS Fest (2007, 2009)
- Southern Roots Festival (2007)
- Soundscape Festival (2008)
- Golden Plains Festival (2008)
- Climate Festivals (2008)
- Grazzhopper Festival (2008)
- Pyramid Rock Festival (2008)
- Meredith Music Festival (2008)
- Kiss My Grass (2009)
- Hot Barbeque (2010)
- Sandcastles (2010)
- MONA FOMA (2011)
- Breath Of Life Festival (2012)
Supporting acts
- The Presets
- Infusion
- Gerling
- Midnight Juggernauts
- Van She
- Crazy Penis
- Girl Talk
- Regurgitator
- Dukes of Windsor
- The Galvatrons
- JD Samson & MEN
- The Adults