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Bubblemath
Progressive / Alternative / Experimental

Avant prog-pop jazzcore quintet



MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA
United States

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Member Since12/6/2004
Band Websitewww.bubblemath.com
Band MembersThe membership of Bubblemath includes the following human males:

Blake Albinson (primary function -- guitars and synthesizers)

Jay Burritt (primary function -- basses)

Kai Esbensen (primary function -- synthesizers, vocals)

Jonathan Smith (primary function -- vocals, guitars)

James Swensen-Flagg (primary function -- drums, vocals)

InfluencesMusically, we are most strongly influenced by stuff we hate. Meaning that while we don't all agree on what we like, we do tend to agree on what we don't like. This shared passion for avoidance guides us away from particular aspects of composition that we've traditionally been disappointed in. Things like lyrical clichés, overused chord progressions, harmonic typicalities, etc. So we all tend to veto the same kinds of things, and that binds us together. Our songwriting sessions are filled with vetoes. Whatever's left over gets to be the music of Bubblemath.

We had a pretty diverse portfolio of bands we grew up liking. Ranging from Devo, to Gershwin, to the Beatles, to the Dead Kennedys, to Genesis, to Steely Dan, Men at Work, Dream Theatre... even the Go-Go's. Yes, the Go-Go's. Shut up.

Bubblemath is a Minneapolis quintet with a simple mission statement: "To be a Minneapolis quintet with a simple mission statement." So far, so good.

Philosophically, our mission statement is: "Never give the listener a chance to get bored." We try to accomplish this by pushing the boundaries of the unexpected in every aspect of what we do. Provocative compositions, visually stimulating stage presentations, politically explicit lyrics, and then we hose it all down with ice cold love. Refreshing!

Sounds LikeSounds like... sounds like maybe you want to obtain our CD, if you've read this far, yes?

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It is, perhaps, fitting that the five members of Bubblemath were born variously between 1971 and 1979, spanning the historic rise and fall of progressive rock's first wave. Or, perhaps, not fitting at all. It all depends on what you mean by "perhaps".

Condensing out from the icy mists of Minneapolis, Minnesota, the first official incarnation of Bubblemath took shape in 1995. But the winds of circumstance were hard on poor, innocent Bubblemath, and the band found itself shaped and re-shaped, again and again, until the current and definitive lineup achieved full realization in October of 1998.

Bubblemath are currently in the studio recording their second album. This long-fabled sophomore release should be available for mass purchase around summer 2009. Give or take a few months.

Meanwhile, here's a merch store!


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~**Angel**~

~**Angel**~



Sep 17 2009 6:55 PM

Thank you for the add. Love the music...great sound. Have a nice evening.

Huggles
Angel
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Duncan Blakemore



Sep 17 2009 6:54 PM

i F*CKIN LOVE you guys!!!!!
if i wasnt a skint bum id pay for you to come to the UK n do a gig just for me!
Matti Kovler

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Sep 17 2009 6:53 PM

I think you guys are amazing.
flowerflesh

flowerflesh



Sep 17 2009 6:53 PM

THANKS FOR THE ADD compliments very good music........
Jamie

Jamie



Sep 17 2009 6:53 PM

Man I F*!kin' love you guys. It's like Cardiacs mixed with Evil Dead. Come to Scotland or Im after you!!!

Peace n' Love lml

Jambo Fantambo x
EGO

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Sep 4 2009 8:52 PM

BUBBLEMATH!!!!

Just stopping by to listen.

Sounds AWESOME!!!

Have a GREAT night!


Your Bro's EGO
Mike
TrYangle - ALBUM OUT NOW ! ! !

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Aug 25 2009 1:47 AM

Hey guys! How's it goin'!?
Haven't heard your songs for a long time now...
Just keep up the great work!!!

TrYangle
Tiphereth

Tiphereth



Aug 25 2009 1:44 AM

Give us more music damn you!
Evamusic

Evamusic



Jul 8 2009 10:02 PM

THANKS FOR THE ADD
iNFiNiEN

iNFiNiEN



Jul 2 2009 12:24 PM

keep on this path, your music is so great. congratulations, you've got a fan in me. -chrissie (all the way from philly)
Gavin

Gavin



Jun 25 2009 3:05 PM

Dude you guys are awesome. I have shown several people your music and the people agree. Rock on.
MONKEYWRENCH

MONKEYWRENCH



Jun 30 2009 6:34 PM

monkeywrench likes bubblemath
Flooded Basement

Flooded Basement



Jun 15 2009 8:07 PM

Very unique stuff guys, thanks so much for the add...
Joe Navarre

Joe Navarre



Jun 16 2009 6:43 AM

Gee, I like your music
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Jun 20 2009 4:26 AM

HOLY SHIT SUMMER '09.
:'D
I can't wait, you guys.
Really, this is the new album that I am most looking forward to.
The World Is Yours!

Caleb Dykes



Apr 13 2009 4:25 PM

Thanks for making great music that stimulates my intellectual being! As a guitarist I really dig you guys. Can't wait to hear the new material!
armstrong

armstrong



May 25 2009 5:40 PM

Thanks so much! Great to have you as pals here at this myspace junction. What a great sound you have. Definitely look forward to all your creative, musical endeavors!
-Blake-

Blake waldron



Jun 7 2009 2:34 PM

top 5 best written songs ever : Miscreant Citizen.
Al Lanzel {BERTO}

Alex Lanzel



May 14 2009 2:04 AM

So yeah....when's that new album dropping? I have been anxiously awaiting some new tunes guys.

{PEACE}
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May 24 2009 1:36 AM

waves from Mexico!!!
Like I said it before, your music is great.
Hope everythings is OK.
Bye.
armstrong

armstrong



May 25 2009 2:11 PM

Thanks so much! Great to have you as pals here at this myspace junction. Such a fabulous sound you have. Definitely look forward to all your creative, musical endeavors!
Mysterious Dr. X

Mysterious Dr. X



May 26 2009 6:30 PM

Hey guys,

if your looking for gigs in the beginning of September you should try to get on the bill for progday! There will be alot of great progressive rock bands there (including the Morglbl Trio!) and your sound would flourish in this environment :)

http://www.progday.com/
The Fuxedos

The Fuxedos



Jun 1 2009 3:55 AM

Fuxshitup, Bubblemath!
Funk Dub Division

Funk Dub Division



Jun 15 2009 3:55 AM

YOU do the Bubblemath!

Paucity

Paucity



Mar 4 2009 3:48 PM

mornin
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