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Wreck and Reference
Background information
OriginLos Angeles, CA, United States
Genresexperimental metal • noise rock • drone
Years active2009–present
LabelsThe Flenser
Members
  • Ignat Frege
  • Felix Skinner
Websitewreckandreference.bandcamp.com

Wreck and Reference is an experimental rock group based in Los Angeles, California. Their sound is characterized by experimentation with a wide variety of vocal styles over electronic instrumentation, composed of samples and synthesizers, and acoustic drums. The group has been closely associated with San Francisco-based record label The Flenser.

History

Wreck and Reference (sometime stylized Wreck & Reference or W&R) begun as a garage project in Davis, CA in 2009.[1] The band began drawing mainstream attention after the release of the Y̶o̶u̶t̶h̶ LP and the C̶o̶n̶t̶e̶n̶t̶ EP (pronounced "No Youth" and "No Content") in 2012.[2][3] In 2014 their second full length Want was met with some critical acclaim and featured on "The Best Metal Albums of 2014" list by Pitchfork.[4][5][6] Want was followed by a 75 track online-only release of the samples used to create the electronic instrumentals on the record.[7] Common themes on the albums include depression, anxiety, and pessimism, drawing influence largely from personal events, philosophy, and literature, especially Cormac McCarthy.[7][8] The band has a notable Twitter account.[6][9]

Members

  • Felix Skinner - vocals, production
  • Ignat Frege - vocals, production, drums

Discography

Studio Albums

  • Y̶o̶u̶t̶h̶ (2012)
  • Want (2014)
  • Indifferent Rivers Romance End (2016)

EPs

  • Black Cassette (2011)
  • Black Cassette (Remastered) (2011)
  • C̶o̶n̶t̶e̶n̶t̶ (2013)
  • Spill/Fill (2014)

References

  1. ^ "BLACK CASSETTE...CVLT Nation interviews WRECK & REFERENCE -". CVLT Nation. 2011-04-26. Retrieved 2016-12-01.
  2. ^ "Wreck and Reference- No Youth". The Needle Drop. Retrieved 2016-12-01.
  3. ^ "Close Your Eyes: Wreck And Reference's Creepy Video". NPR.org. Retrieved 2016-12-01.
  4. ^ "Music Review: Wreck and Reference - Want". Tiny Mix Tapes. Retrieved 2016-12-01.
  5. ^ "Wreck and Reference: Want Album Review | Pitchfork". pitchfork.com. Retrieved 2016-12-01.
  6. ^ a b "The Best Metal Albums of 2014 | Pitchfork". pitchfork.com. Retrieved 2016-12-01.
  7. ^ a b "Interview: Wreck and Reference". Tiny Mix Tapes. Retrieved 2016-12-01.
  8. ^ "Interview: Wreck and Reference". Invisible Oranges - The Metal Blog. Retrieved 2016-12-01.
  9. ^ "Wreck & Reference – Or the best Twitter account ever". www.ponto-alternativo.com. Retrieved 2016-12-01.
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