Death and the Penguin are an English four-piece alternative band from London.
The band consists of Toby Smith (vocals/guitar), Chris Olsen (guitar/keyboard/vocals), Andy Acred (bass/keyboard/vocals) and Phil Gadsden (drums). The band's musical style has been described as a combination of hardcore, indie and math rock, and has been compared to established acts such as The Mars Volta, Radiohead and Minus The Bear.
The band released their debut album "Anomie" on 27 July 2018, featuring the singles Kill Saatchi ("a perfect equilibrium between disjointed key signatures and catchy instrumentals" - The Line of Best Fit) and Colour In Me ("a devastating bout of avant rock that breaks down barriers into tiny little pieces" - Clash (magazine)).
Discography
The band's debut EP 'Accidents Happen' was released on 9 June 2014 on Best Before Records and featured singles 'Strange Times' (aired on BBC Introducing, XFM and Amazing Radio and included in a compilation by the Big Scary Monsters Recording Company) and 'Snuffed Out' (featured on the Vevo HQ Alternative/ Indie Mix 2014).
Track name Date Duration Snuffed Out June, 2014 3:10 Space 1998 June, 2014 4:18 An Opening June, 2014 1:51 Strange Times June, 2014 2:27 Bitumen June, 2014 3:24 The Words That Maketh Murder June, 2014 4:08
The second EP 'Eine Kleine Granatenmusik' was self-released in November 2016 and included single "No Blood, No Sport", featured by Kerrang!.
Track name Date Duration Eine Kleine Granatenmusic November, 2016 2:24 The Border November, 2016 2:40 We Are The Dead November, 2016 5:07 No Blood, No Sport November, 2016 4:00
The debut album 'Anomie' followed on 27 July 2018 to critical acclaim from the likes of Metal Injection ("Anomie is a triumphant record from start to finish" 8/10), Alt Dialogue ("This is an album that will thrill and relax, it’ll take you to highs and lows, but one thing is for sure – you’ll fall in love with Death & The Penguin" - 9/10) and Soundscape Magazine ("A bold release that breaks the mould" - 9/10).
Track name Date Duration Hospital Song July, 2018 2:14 The Calving Shuffle July, 2018 3:55 Kill Saatchi July, 2018 2:48 Space 1998 July, 2018 4:18 Colour In Me July, 2018 3:53 Misha Lives July, 2018 5:25 Driftwood (God Loves a Bird of Prey) July, 2018 2:06 Strange Times July, 2018 2:25 Abyssinia July, 2018 3:58 Leatherface July, 2018 4:51 Was It Kindness? July, 2018 3:52 Bones July, 2018 4:52
Additional information The band have toured extensively around the UK highlighted by performances at Wrong Festival and ArcTanGent Festival 2018.
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