Fugazi, 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...
Sounds Like
To buy self-evident's new record "Self-Evident - Self-Evident" on iTunes ...click here...
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To buy self-evident's not so new (but equally awesome) record "Self-Evident - Epistemology" on iTunes... click here...
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After doing so you'll better know what we sound like and be less likely to ask us that question. Not that we mind being asked that question. I know I'm fine with it-but I don't want to speak for everybody so let me talk to the rest of the guys at practice tonight and see what they think. It's just that if you buy two (or even one for that matter) of our records, I'm assuming you'd have a general grasp of what we're about, you know? I'm just saying...........................................................................
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.
Arrrr! I'm working that night at another show, but possibly meet up after? My show will probably end by 1am. I believe Quenchers will be open until 3am... I'll make it work. Safe travels, gents!
How many strikes did you guys get? We had a couple of spares...Great seeing / playing with you guys again...see you in May! P.S. Tom - I was dead serious about that bass in my will thing...heh.
