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Work Drugs
Origin Philadelphia, United States
GenresDream Pop
New Wave
Synthpop
Chillwave
Years active2011–present
LabelsBobby Cahn Records[1]
MembersThomas Crystal (vocals)
Benjamin Louisiana (instrumentals)
Websiteworkdrugs.com

Work Drugs is a dream pop duo from Philadelphia, founded by Thomas Crystal and Benjamin Louisiana.[2]

History

Thomas Crystal and Benjamin Louisiana began recording together on an abandoned pier on the Delaware River in Philadelphia. Their earliest efforts arrived sporadically in the form of singles ("Third Wave," "Dog Gaze" and "Rad Racer"). On June 27, 2011 the duo released their first album "Summer Blood," which consisted of their first few singles and three acoustic recordings. Later that year they released their sophomore album "Aurora Lies." The album, released on November 7, 2011, was the bands first release to bring a collection of entirely previously unreleased tracks. On July 10, 2012, Work Drugs resurfaced with their third album, "Absolute Bearing."[3]

Work Drugs have played live shows across North America in cities such as Boston, New York City, Chicago and San Francisco. In April 2011, the group supported Northern Ireland-based indie rock band Two Door Cinema Club on a tour of the West Coast of the United States.[4]

Discography

Studio albums

Year Details
2011 Summer Blood
  • Released: 27 June 2011
  • Label: Self-released
2011 Aurora Lies
  • Released: 7 November 2011
  • Label: Bobby Cahn Records
2011 Cayman Islands Sessions
  • Released: 15 December 2011
  • Label: Bobby Cahn Records
2012 Absolute Bearing
  • Released: 10 July 2012
  • Label: Bobby Cahn Records

Music videos

  • "Pluto" by Thomas Crystal
  • "Swimmer Girl" directed by Cai California
  • "Rad Racer" directed by Thomas Crystal

References

  1. ^ "Work Drugs: The Art of Progress". Retrieved 2012-06-10.
  2. ^ Lester, Paul. "Guardian Band of the Day: Work Drugs". Retrieved 2012-07-16.
  3. ^ Welton, Ben. "http://inyourspeakers.com/content/review/166-work-drugs-absolute-bearing-07092012". Retrieved 2012-07-10. {{cite web}}: External link in |title= (help)
  4. ^ Winnie, Cooper. "Work Drugs". Retrieved 2012-07-10.