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Rock / Indie / Experimental

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MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA
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Member Since8/19/2004
Band Websitehttp://www.self-evident.net
Band MembersTom Berg, Ben Johnston, Conrad Mach
InfluencesFugazi, Karate, Faraquet, Sharks Keep Moving, Don Caballero, Phil Collins, Shudder To Think, Metallica, Catherine Wheel, Led Zeppelin, Shellac, Quincy Jones, Vida Blue, Hall and Oates, Knut, Jawbox, Walt Mink, Ornette Coleman, Isis, Herbie Hancock, Lungfish, Sunny Day Real Estate, Frodus, ZZ Top, Dismemberment Plan, Jeff Buckley, The Fucking Champs, Shiner, Iron Maiden, Quicksand, Chavez, Seaweed, The Up On In, John Coltrane, et cetera...
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SELF EVIDENTLY Ox-Fanzine/expenditure 72 amazing, which the change of only one musician from an album can constitute to the next. In this case it was a schlagzeuger Brian Heitzman, which was replaced after nine years by Ben John clay/tone (CLAIRE DE LUNE). SELF EVIDENTLY belong for one decade to volume, which let Fuenfe straight be gladly times - which concerns the clock! Cosy head nodding is not there announced, on the contrary one can be safe never, which idiom a reef or a Song to take to be able. The roots are in the hard core, with the prefixes however one large trouble gave themselves: Jazz -, post office -, Math -, Noise etc.. Contrary to many other modern representatives of these guilds the music of the Trios is free from any Snobismus - simply hair-styles and clothes co-ordinated one on the other go around the Songs, not around. If it happened however in former times every now and then quite wildly and technically, Ben with its play technology gives the tricky Songs of the Trios a reassuring painting. Unfortunately in addition, a little produces a contradiction, which is interesting, the tension torpediert, which developed before. Nevertheless that is here a good album, which has evenly its new, own attraction. (34:22) (7) (Christian Meiners) © by OX-FANZINE/expenditure 72
Record Labeldoubleplusgood records
Type of LabelIndie


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jul 25 2009 10:00P
501 CLUB MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota
Aug 22 2009 9:00P
SAUCE SOUNDBAR MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota

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SELF-EVIDENT-BILLIONS EP STSL 33.5 2008 $10

Brand new 5 song Japanese import from StiffSlack Records. Limited edition of 200

SELF-EVIDENT-S/T dpg013 2007 $10

Self-Evident - Self-Evident

SELF-EVIDENT-EPISTEMOLOGY dpg 008 2005 $10

Self-Evident - Epistemology
Formed in Minneapolis, MN in the summer of 1997, Self-evident have since developed and begun to apply a unique, intricate, and smart formula to standard rock songwriting, conjuring music that is very resistant to categorization.

Variously described as punk, indie, jazz, post, math, noise, and art-rock, Self-Evident are perhaps more aptly dubbed "transcendental", encompassing all of these styles and more-often in a single three minute song. The instrumentation is simple: bass/vocals, guitar/vocals, and drums.

Somewhat sparse vocals serve to compliment and bring structure to instrumental parts. Their major influences run the gamut, some notable ones including Fugazi, Shudder To Think, Rush, Faraquet, Casket Lottery, The Dismemberment Plan, Karate, Sharks Keep Moving, and Don Caballero.

Self-evident have played over 500 shows in 17 states with countless bands such as Don Caballero, Oxes, Juno, Chokebore, Local H, Bad Wizard, The Vida Blue (Ten Grand), Life And Times, Houston, Traindodge, Dropsonic, Riddle of Steel, House Of Large Sizes, STNNNG, and Story of the Sea to name a few.

Multiple full length albums and EPs have been released since their conception in 1997 including the following: "The Arrogance Of The Common Professional (EP)" - Self-Released (1999), "What We Sound Like" - Doom Nibbler Records (2000), "Direct (EP)" - Blue Worm Records (2001), "Angular" - Blue Worm Records (2003), and "Epistemology" - Doubleplusgood Records (2005). Since 1997, Self-Evident has also been involved with multiple compilation CDs, split CDs, and promotional releases.

The summer of 2006 brought the departure of Brian Heitzman, original drummer of 9+ years. Long time pal and hot rocker Ben Johnston of Clair de Lune immediately came to the rescue and has since brought a new life and approach to the band.

In November of 2006, Self-Evident recorded 19 songs with Carl Amburn at The Mousetrap in Oklahoma City for the completion of their 4th full length album. The self-titled album was released on Doubleplusgood Records of Minneapolis on April 24, 2007 and is distributed in the U.S. by Southern, Carrot Top, Choke, Stickfigure and now in Japan by Stiff Slack. More and more tour dates are upcoming to correlate with this recording and release.

Self-Evident continues to write / record new material and constantly play live all over the country.

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The Order of File & Claw





Jul 15 2009 10:04 PM

thanks for adding us. cheers!
Landing on the Moon





Jul 15 2009 9:19 PM

Hey guys! New album just got mastered. Putting it out in October. Drop by the page and let me know what you think.

Ollie
Guzzlemug





Jul 13 2009 4:03 AM

Just a unsettling reminder...

thank you for you!
tHE POLES





Jun 8 2009 8:08 PM

thanx for doing the show and hanging out....you guys are the tops!
Shageki





Jun 1 2009 1:03 AM

Hey Ben. Thanks for listening to our music! We're glad you liked it. Really, really glad. It would overwhelming to be on the same bill as you! We sort of stopped trying to acquire a bassist so we would be ready and willing to play as is. Sorry I wasn't at the last show, twas under the weather. Anywho, hope to hear from you soon!

Alex
Shageki





May 31 2009 4:15 PM

another great show friday night guys. It never fails.

Come on over to the shageki page and check out our music if you like

-Casey
doctor, this virus is silence





May 15 2009 4:44 PM

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New tunes soon?
Wildburnes





May 10 2009 2:19 PM

Thanks a lot for the add! Tshhaaww!!
╦Ian Mendez╦





Apr 26 2009 4:27 PM

you all are amazing musicians.

Sincerely,

thank your for your music- my new favorites- I hope one day I get to meet you guys.
Modified Reality





Apr 5 2009 7:28 AM

Thanks for the connection,
Very interesting your music

All the best
Franck
Guzzlemug





Mar 28 2009 8:07 AM

Dudes. Seriously.

Thanks.

w/love,

a bandmovie that starts with G
traindodge





Mar 26 2009 2:54 AM

New demo = nude tits.
DAYDREAMS





Mar 18 2009 3:26 AM

good meeting you guys last friday.. great set
Lincoln Dickison





Mar 12 2009 11:14 PM

Nice! Can't wait to hear it.
Chris





Mar 12 2009 10:50 PM

YES!!! please play 18+ shows...that would be awesome
Bongaarts Team Triongaarts





Mar 10 2009 2:16 AM

The top video with the new song is "sick diddles" as my cousin would say.
All The Way Rider





Mar 5 2009 7:42 PM

My training is in rope, though.
tommy e





Feb 21 2009 3:10 AM

Thanks for the add. You are awesome.
It's just so damned tight, I don't know what to say
1956





Feb 20 2009 1:49 AM

this will be fun.


1956 the band
birthday pony





Feb 8 2009 2:04 PM

thank you guys again for your continuing output in a frequently indifferent world. your art has an intangible resonance that makes me glow, and being around you encourages us to push forward into the cold. we'll hook up for a mpls show one of these days.

-steven
Shageki





Feb 7 2009 2:44 AM

Thanks for the honest, moving, complicated, and beautiful music. You guys make me believe in music again and again.
casanatra





Feb 2 2009 5:16 PM

Incredible!

Thanks for doing what you do, and for playing the show.

Good damn times indeed!

Lants
narrow guy





Jan 31 2009 5:55 PM

God DAMN, you guys.

I think I talked up all three of you to the point of embarrassment last night, but it's the morning after and I still feel like a fanboy. Hearing you guys live always makes me simultaneously giddy with joy and angry because I can't do what you do, no matter how much I'd like to.

I decided last night that your music since Ben joined up is like some kind of postmodern Yes-meets-Meshuggah hybrid. That's a really odd combo, but it's total fucking bullseye for me.

You guys absolutely rule. I was very honored to be on the same stage with you last night.
casanatra





Jan 26 2009 10:16 PM

I can't fucking wait to be ripped apart by your sonic beauty once again!

Lants
ZELAZOWA





Jan 14 2009 9:11 AM

Hey Self-Evident,

I hope all is well. I wanted to let you know that the new ZELAZOWA full length album "Elephants On A Mousehunt" will be released on Saturday, January, 17th through CDBaby. com and all major digital distribution sites. In anticipation of its release, we have posted the new singles from the album on our myspace page. Please be sure to give them a listen at:

www. myspace. com/zelazowa

If you are in the Philadelphia area, join us for the CD release party that night (Saturday, 1/17) at The Khyber at 10 PM. There are plenty of tour dates to follow, so please check the calendar.

Thanks.

Terry
zelazowaterry - AIM
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