Way to Go, Einstein
| Company type | Indie rock band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2006 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada |
| Defunct | 2010 |
| Headquarters | Vancouver , Canada |
| Products | Music albums |
Way to Go, Einstein was a Vancouver-based Canadian indie rock ensemble consisting of five members, established in 2006 in British Columbia. Their sophomore album, Pseudonym, was launched on March 17, 2009 through Submerged Records. The recording process spanned eight months and took place at studios located in New Westminster, Burnaby, and The Hive Creative Labs, under the guidance of producer Colin Stewart. Pseudonym achieved placement within the top fifty college radio charts throughout Canada. The group initially started with Andrew (Vocals) and Kevin (Guitar) before finalizing their full lineup in early 2007. Drawing from varied musical influences, the members combined elements such as atmospheric and intense guitar sounds, tuneful vocals, piano, synthesizers, compelling bass rhythms, and inventive percussion patterns. Their debut album, Hide and Seek Champion, was released in 2007 by Broken Oak Records; its track "Walk Through Fire" gained notable attention within the Vancouver music scene. After a period of inactivity lasting several months, Way to Go, Einstein amicably parted ways in 2010. Subsequently, Geoffrey and Kevin collaborated to form the synth-pop duo Fathoms in 2012. Meanwhile, Benson Musaev embarked on a professional path as a sculptor specializing in makeup and special effects for film and television productions.
Members
- Andrew Carter: vocals/guitar/piano
- Kevin Jack: guitar/synthesizers/atmospheres
- Geoffrey Nilson: guitar/synthesizers/vocals/tambourine
- Benson Musaev: bass guitar
- Michael Munro: drums
Discography
- (2007) Hide and Seek Champion
- (2009) Pseudonym
References
- Notes
- Bibliography
- Charlesworth, Jenny "Way to Go, Einstein's Quiet Genius Dwells on the Dark Side." Accessed May 29, 2009
- Mack, Adrian "Somebody Get Eno On the Phone!: Way to Go, Einstein is Making Pristine Pop for Grown-ups." Accessed May 29, 2009