We Are the Physics
| Company type | Independent band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2005 |
| Headquarters | Glasgow , Scotland |
| Products | Music albums, singles |
We Are the Physics was an independent band originating from Glasgow, Scotland, known for merging elements of new wave, pop, indie, and math rock, all infused with a unique "B-movie" style.
History
Formed in 2005 under the original name We Are the Physics Club And Therefore, Everything We Say Is Fact, this four-piece group drew creative influence from artists such as Devo, The Skids, Polysics, Buddy Holly, and Ex Models. They characterized their music as "mutant science punk rock," with the intention of revitalizing derivative genres to make them more captivating. Throughout their career, they shared stages with bands including Art Brut, Polysics, You Say Party! We Say Die!, Desaparecidos (band), and Thirty Seconds to Mars, and featured on Marc Riley's Brain Surgery program on BBC 6 Music.
In April 2008, they released the single "You Can Do Athletics, btw", accompanied by a video directed by Colin Kennedy that depicted a 1960s hospital environment combined with a science fiction narrative. The track was honored as 'Single of the Week' by Drowned in Sound. This release came shortly before their first album, We Are the Physics Are OK at Music, which was launched through This Is Fake DIY Records in May 2008 and supported by a headlining tour. Reviews were varied but leaned positive: Simon Price from The Independent highlighted its energetic blend of punk and synth sounds, while The Mirror commended its sharp delivery. On the other hand, Drowned in Sound described it as somewhat one-dimensional but potentially attractive to specific listeners.
By the middle of 2008, the band showed enthusiasm for progressing beyond their initial album and began developing material for a second record, unveiling new songs during live shows. In 2013, they declared an indefinite break via social media platforms. Later on, in 2017, the trio of Michaels established a new project called "Slime City."
Singles
- Less Than Three (2006) One
- Fear of Words / This Is Vanity (2007) One
- You Can Do Athletics, btw (2008) This is Fake DIY
Albums
- We Are the Physics Are OK at Music (2008) This is Fake DIY
- Your Friend, The Atom (2012)
External links
- Official website (archived 4 March 2007)
- This is Fake DIY Records
- Kane, Jon (2008) "Interview: We Are the Physics", NME
Reviews
- McKinley, Fiona (2008) "We Are the Physics - We Are the Physics Are OK At Music (This Is Fake DIY)", MusicOMH