Death and the Penguin (band)

Death and the Penguin
Death and the Penguin
Background information
Origin	London, England
Genres	Rock, math rock, indie, alternative
Years active	2013–present
Members	Toby Smith Chris Olsen Andy Acred Phil Gadsden
Website	Death and the Penguin

Death and the Penguin are an English four-piece Alternative band from London. ^{[1] [2]}

The band consists of Toby Smith (vocals/guitar), Chris Olsen (guitar/keyboard/vocals), Andy Acred (bass/keyboard/vocals) and Phil Gadsden (drums). ^[3] 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. ^{[4] [5] [6]}

The band released their debut album "Anomie" on 27 July 2018, ^[7] featuring the singles Kill Saatchi ("a perfect equilibrium between disjointed key signatures and catchy instrumentals" - The Line of Best Fit ^[8] ) and Colour In Me ("a devastating bout of avant rock that breaks down barriers into tiny little pieces" - Clash (magazine) ^[9] ).

Discography

The band's debut EP 'Accidents Happen' was released on 9 June 2014 on Best Before Records ^{[10] [11] [12]} and featured singles 'Strange Times' ^[13] (aired on BBC Introducing, XFM and Amazing Radio ^{[14] [15]} and included in a compilation by the Big Scary Monsters Recording Company ^[16] ) and 'Snuffed Out' ^[17] (featured on the Vevo ^[18] HQ Alternative/ Indie Mix 2014 ^[19] ).

Track name	Date	Duration
Snuffed Out [20] [21]	June, 2014	3:10
Space 1998 [22]	June, 2014	4:18
An Opening [23]	June, 2014	1:51
Strange Times [24] [25]	June, 2014	2:27
Bitumen [11] [26]	June, 2014	3:24
The Words That Maketh Murder [27]	June, 2014	4:08

The second EP 'Eine Kleine Granatenmusik' was self-released in November 2016 and included single "No Blood, No Sport", ^{[28] [29]} featured by Kerrang!. ^[30]

Track name	Date	Duration
Eine Kleine Granatenmusic [31]	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 ^[7] ), 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 ^[32] ) and Soundscape Magazine ("A bold release that breaks the mould" - 9/10 ^[33] ).

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 ^[34] highlighted by performances at Wrong Festival ^{[35] [36]} and ArcTanGent Festival ^{[37] [38]} 2018.

References

1. "Introducing: Death and the Penguin". Musical Mathematics. Archived from the original on 14 July 2014. Retrieved 30 June 2014.
2. "Death and the Penguin- Indie Rock". Emerging Indie Bands. Archived from the original on 26 July 2014.
3. "Death and the Penguin". Facebook.
4. "First listen :: Death and the Penguin". Little Indie Blogs. 21 November 2013.
5. "Death and the Penguin - Accidents Happen". Echoes and Dust. 17 June 2014.
6. "Death and the Penguin - Accidents Happen". MusicTrespass.
7. "Album Review: DEATH AND THE PENGUIN Anomie". Metal Injection. 29 July 2018.
8. "Death & The Penguin deal in jagged tonality and abrasive pop hooks on "Kill Saatchi"". The Line of Best Fit.
9. "Death And The Penguin's 'Colour In Me' Is A Salute To The South Coast". 10 July 2018.
10. "Death and the Penguin - Accidents Happen". Best Before Records.
11. "Spectral Nights". Spectral Nights. 28 April 2014.
12. "Ringmaster Reviews". Ringmaster Review/. 4 May 2014.
13. "Death and the Penguin: Clever, Intelligent, Heavy". Independent Clauses. 14 April 2014.
14. "Death and the Penguin - No Prisoners to Conformity". Scene Better Days. 16 May 2014.
15. "Circuit Sweet". Circuit Sweet. 4 April 2014.
16. "Family Friend sample vol. 3". Big Scary Monsters. Archived from the original on 26 July 2014. Retrieved 30 June 2014.
17. "Death and the Penguin". Death of the Blogger. Archived from the original on 27 July 2014. Retrieved 17 July 2014.
18. "Artists - Death and the Penguin". Vevo. Archived from the original on 17 May 2018. Retrieved 30 June 2014.
19. "VEVO HQ Alternative/ Indie Mix 2014". VEVO.
20. "Audio: Death and the Penguin- Snuffed Out". Dead Press. Archived from the original on 27 May 2020. Retrieved 17 July 2014.
21. "Promoting the scene of UK independent bands and artists". UK Indie Touring.
22. "Accidents Happen Out Now". Never Enough Notes. Archived from the original on 25 July 2014. Retrieved 17 July 2014.
23. "Artist Spotlight: Death and the Penguin". Two Beats Off. 21 May 2014.
24. "Rock On Philly". Rock On Philly.
25. "Death and the Penguin Announce Debut EP". Soundscape Magazine. Archived from the original on 24 September 2015. Retrieved 9 June 2014.
26. "Death and the Penguin- Bitumen Track Review". Exploding Head Syndrome. Archived from the original on 15 May 2014. Retrieved 17 July 2014.
27. "Indulge Sound". Indulge Sound.
28. "Death and the Penguin reveal 'No Blood, No Sport'". 20 February 2017.
29. "VIDEO NEWS: Death And The Penguin Reveal Video For 'No Blood, No Sport'".
30. "Death And The Penguin Premiere New Video, No Blood, No Sport".
31. "Death and the Penguin - Eine Kleine Granatenmusic". YouTube .
32. "Album Review: Anomie by Death and The Penguin". Alt Dialogue.
33. "Album Review: Death & The Penguin – Anomie Review". Soundscape Magazine.
34. "Death and the Penguin announce UK tour".
35. "Death and the Penguin".
36. "WRONG Festival Adds Gnod, Conan, Spectres And More!".
37. "THE NEXT BANDS JOINING US AT ATG…". Archived from the original on 18 May 2018. Retrieved 16 May 2018.
38. "ArcTanGent Festival announce a further 21 additions to the 2018 Line-Up". Louderthanwar.com.