Dub Thompson
Dub Thompson | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Agoura Hills, California |
| Genres | |
| Years active | 2014–present |
| Labels | Dead Oceans |
| Members | Matt Pulos Evan Laffer |
| Website | dubthompson |
Dub Thompson is an American indie rock music duo consisting of Matt Pulos and Evan Laffer, originating from Agoura Hills, California. The duo plays a style of post-punk, post-rock, punk rock, alternative rock style experimental rock music. Dub Thompson was established in 2014, while they released a studio album, 9 Songs (2014), with Dead Oceans.
Background
[edit]Matt Pulos, vocalist and guitarist, and Evan Laffer, drummer, become friends while attending Agoura High School in Agoura Hills, California. Their band was originally named Wolf Thompson after the Vice Principal of Lindero Canyon Middle School.[1][2][3][4][5][6]
Evan Laffer is also the co-host of the Jokermen podcast with his friend - writer, Ian Grant.[7]
Music history
[edit]The duo commenced as a musical entity in 2014, with releasing a studio album, 9 Songs, on June 10, 2014, with Dead Oceans.[8] This album got a Metascore of a 70 from seven ratings.[9]
Members
[edit]- Current members
- Matthew David "Matt" Pulos[10] (born June 24, 1995)[11] – vocals, guitars
- Evan Benjamin Laffer[12] (born November 30, 1994)[13] – drums
Discography
[edit]- Studio albums
- 9 Songs (June 10, 2014, Dead Oceans)
References
[edit]- ^ Comingore, Aly (January 9, 2014). "Getting to Know Dub Thompson". Santa Barbara Independent. Retrieved April 11, 2016.
- ^ Phares, Heather. "Dub Thompson : Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved April 11, 2016.
- ^ Spin Staff (April 25, 2014). "Dub Thompson". Spin. Retrieved April 11, 2016.
- ^ Comingore, Aly (June 10, 2014). "Exclusive Song Premiere and Interview: 'Mono,' Dub Thompson". Interview. Retrieved April 11, 2016.
- ^ Moore, Marcus J. (June 8, 2014). "Meet Dub Thompson, A Punk Group With A Whole Lot of Soul". Washington City Paper. Retrieved April 11, 2016.
- ^ Levine, Joshua (June 26, 2014). "9 Song Sampler". Tucson Weekly. Retrieved April 11, 2016.
- ^ Chris DeVille. "Father John Misty Gives Rare Interview To Bob Dylan Podcast Jokermen by Chris DeVille". Stereogum. Retrieved June 19, 2023.
- ^ Phares, Heather (June 10, 2014). "9 Songs – Dub Thompson : Review". AllMusic. Retrieved April 11, 2016.
- ^ CBS Interactive. "Critic reviews for 9 Songs by Dub Thompson". Metacritic. Retrieved April 11, 2016.
- ^ SESAC. "Songs by Writer :: Matthew David Pulos". SESAC. Retrieved April 11, 2016.
- ^ California Birth Index. "Matthew David Pulos, Born 06/24/1995 in California". California Birth Index. Retrieved April 11, 2016.
- ^ SESAC. "Songs by Writer :: Evan Benjamin Laffer". SESAC. Retrieved April 11, 2016.
- ^ California Birth Index. "Evan Benjamin Laffer, Born 11/30/1994 in California". California Birth Index. Retrieved April 11, 2016.