Math the Band

Math the Band is an American electronic rock band formed in 2001 in Providence, Rhode Island by Kevin Steinhauser. The band's style has been sometimes called Nintendocore. The band has performed over 1000 shows throughout the United States, Mexico, Canada, and the United Kingdom, touring with bands and artists such as Andrew W.K., Japanther, Wheatus, MC Frontalot, MC Chris, MC Lars, and Peelander-Z. Math the Band has been featured in several magazines such as Venus Zine and Keyboard Magazine. They were also featured on NPR Music.[3][4][5] Still, with band members spread across the United States, Math the Band is based in Providence, Rhode Island.

Math the Band
Also known asMath the Band the Band
OriginProvidence, Rhode Island, United States
Genres
Years active2001–present
LabelsSlanty Shanty Records
Anchor Brain Records
Brinker International Music
Websitemaththeband.bandcamp.com
MembersKevin Steinhauser
Max Holbrook
Adam Waz
Matt Zappa
Past membersJoe DeGeorge
Neil King
Justine Mainville
Jeff McGowan
Jon Pagano

Since 2017, Math the Band is Kevin Steinhauser, Max Holbrook, Adam Waz, and Matt Zappa.

Musical style and influences

Math the Band uses vintage analog synthesizers, drum machines, hacked videogame systems and homemade synthesizers[6] to make loud, fast, punk rock. Math the Band cite Atom and His Package[7], Andrew WK and Devo as their influences.

Band members

Current members
  • Kevin Steinhauser - guitar, lead vocals (2001-present)
  • Max Holbrook - guitar (2014-present)
  • Adam Waz - bass (2017-present)
  • Matt Zappa - drums (2017-present)

Former members
  • Joe DeGeorge - keyboard (2014-2015)
  • Neil King - drums (2014-2017)
  • Justine Mainville - synthesizer, backing vocals, drums (half a drum kit) (2007-2017)
  • Jeff McGowan - bass (2014-2018)
  • Jon Pagano - guitar, synthesizer (2014-2018)

Discography
Math the Band discography
Studio albums15
Music videos18
EPs9
Singles3

Studio albums
  • 2004 - Robots Will Rise
  • 2004 - Eep! An EP!
  • 2004 - A One Man Band For Single Celled Organisms
  • 2004 - The Lost Levels
  • 2005 - Math the Band and the Secret of Mystery Island
  • 2005 - Imaginary Everything
  • 2006 - All Good Things, All in Good Time
  • 2008 - Math the Band Banned the Math
  • 2009 - Don't Worry
  • 2012 - No Thing
  • 2014 - Stupid and Weird[22][23]
  • 2015 - The Album
  • 2020 - Flange Factory Five

Extended plays
  • 2005 - Math the Band and the Secret of Mystery Island (EP version)
  • 2006 - Nature
  • 2006 - Shoes
  • 2007 - Teeth
  • 2007 - Hair
  • 2007 - Covers
  • 2008 - Tour de Friends
  • 2011 - Get off My Lawn
  • 2012 - Best Swishes, Thanks a Dunks

Singles
  • - 2011 - Four to Six
  • - 2020 - Wet Cement[24]

Compilations and soundtracks
  • 2009 - Up End Atom: A Tribute To Atom And His Package
  • 2012 - Let's Big Happy (Original Soundtrack)
    • "Bad Jokes"

Other appearances
  • 2014 - For all the Girls - 70 Love Songs
    • "Desirae (feat. Math the Band)"

Music videos
Year Name
2006Shark Attack
2009 Why Didn't You Get Haircut?
Hang Out/Hang Ten
2011Four To Six
2012 Down
Horses
I Hope You Die
Bad Jokes
Stay Real (Sock It To Me Satan)
Positive Stress
Get Real
GUTS
Brand New Physics
NAHH
Mission Statement
2013 Hey Alright
January 2008
2020 Wet Cement[25]

References
  1. Yun, Elizabeth (4 January 2011). "Math the Band Strive to 'Take Fun Seriously' Exclusive Video". Spinner.com. AOL. Archived from the original on 17 November 2011. Retrieved 30 March 2011.
  2. Trivett, Ben (21 October 2010). "Math the Band Play Blistering Set at CMJ -- Exclusive Photos". Spinner.com. AOL. Retrieved 26 March 2020.
  3. Archived June 29, 2009, at the Wayback Machine
  5. Hilton, Robin. "Second Stage: Math The Band : All Songs Considered". NPR. Retrieved 2013-09-02.
  6. https://maththeband.tumblr.com
    "We make electronic punk music using analog synthesizers & 8-bit video game systems."
  7. https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/64yepn/a-look-back-on-atom-and-his-package
  8. "GET REAL, by Math the Band". Math the Band.
  9. "MATH THE BAND "Four To Six" music video". YouTube. 2012-02-15. Retrieved 2013-09-02.
  10. "Math the Band - "DOWN" Music Video". YouTube. 2012-11-01. Retrieved 2013-09-02.
  11. "Math the Band - "Horses" Music Video". YouTube. 2010-02-24. Retrieved 2013-09-02.
  12. "Math the Band - "I Hope You Die" Music Video". YouTube. Retrieved 2013-09-02.
  13. "Math the Band - "Bad Jokes" Music Video". YouTube. 2012-11-05. Retrieved 2013-09-02.
  14. "Math the Band - "Stay Real (Sock it to me Satan)" Music Video". YouTube. 2013-02-05. Retrieved 2013-09-02.
  15. "Math The Band - "Positive Stress" Music Video". YouTube. 2012-11-04. Retrieved 2013-09-02.
  16. "Math the Band - "Get Real" Music Video". YouTube. 2012-11-16. Retrieved 2013-09-02.
  17. "Math the Band - "GUTS" Music Video". YouTube. 2012-11-22. Retrieved 2013-09-02.
  18. "Math the Band - "Brand New Physics" Music Video". YouTube. 2012-12-03. Retrieved 2013-09-02.
  19. "Math the Band - "NAHH" Music Video". YouTube. 2012-12-13. Retrieved 2013-09-02.
  20. "Math the Band - "Mission Statement" Music Video". YouTube. 2012-12-31. Retrieved 2013-09-02.
  21. "Math the Band - "Hey Alright" Music Video". YouTube. 2013-04-10. Retrieved 2013-09-02.
  22. "NEW MATH THE BAND ALBUM". Kickstarter.
  23. "Stupid and Weird, by Math the Band". Math the Band.
  24. https://open.spotify.com/track/0P3e4zRfHt8LuU4tzEV8hK?si=bDU05ej9SXG_e9bJQN0qQw
  25. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fXLZkVujAME
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