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Member Since8/19/2004
Band Websitehttp://www.self-evident.net
Band MembersTom Berg, Ben Johnston, Conrad Mach
InfluencesFaraquet, Karate, Sharks Keep Moving, Don Caballero, Fugazi, 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 / stiff slack records
Type of LabelIndie


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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 600 shows in 23 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), "Epistemology" - Doubleplusgood Records (2005), "self-evident" - Doubleplusgood Records (2007), and "Billions (EP)" - Stiff Slack Records (2008). 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 April of 2009, Self-Evident recorded 15 songs with Carl Amburn at The Mousetrap in Oklahoma City for the completion of their 5th full length album, "ENDINGS". The upcoming album was released on Doubleplusgood Records of Minneapolis and Stiff Slack Records in Japan in October of 2009, and will distributed in the U.S. by Southern, Carrot Top, Choke, Stickfigure and in Japan by Stiff Slack. An upcoming east coast tour in November will correlate with this upcoming release.

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

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Trish

Trish



Mar 15 2010 12:36 PM

just wanted to drop by and say hello. :)
how are you?
Ipsisimus

Ipsisimus



Mar 10 2010 7:03 PM

THANKS FOR THE ADD & GREETINGS FROM MEXICO...!!!
Les Gavels

Les Gavels



Mar 6 2010 11:34 PM

You guys ripped last night. First time seeing you. You must use TI-90's or massive chalkboards throughout the writing process, eh??
Power of 2

Power of 2



Feb 20 2010 5:03 PM


Shageki

Shageki



Feb 2 2010 5:47 PM

..Thanks for giving us the opportunity to open at the sauce!  You guys are thoroughly rad.  *Looks down*  Hello Buildings!  Good show!

Keep making good tunes that make people want to change their way of thinking.

Alex
Buildings

Buildings



Jan 31 2010 4:43 PM

Awesome good time last night brothers! Thanks again for the gear share Tom

Love,
Buildings
Buildings

Buildings



Jan 31 2010 4:43 PM

great time last night. travel/cool fun shows soon!
ORIENT SQUEEZERS

ORIENT SQUEEZERS



Jan 14 2010 5:11 PM

nice to be connected !
Trish

Trish



Jan 10 2010 11:01 PM

just wanted to drop by and say hello. :)
how are you?
Shelflife

Shelflife



Jan 7 2010 3:30 PM

Thanks a lot.
It's very cool to hear that you guys like it. 

Endings is excellent by the way.
Are you planning on coming to Europe to perform anytime soon?

-Christian / Shelflife
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Fernando Pérez Herrero



Dec 15 2009 1:59 AM

Players will be played in a few minutes at Cielo Liquido.Best.Fernando.

Guzzlemug

Guzzlemug



Dec 6 2009 11:35 PM

Conrad and Ben,

As Tom brings out bar violence at shows, we figured he probably kept our disc a secret from you guys, which is why we wanna tell y'all that we just uploaded some snippets of Away With the Wind and Noise to our dorkspace.

Let's do a fuckin' show soon.


tk
Guzzlemug

Guzzlemug



Dec 5 2009 6:15 PM

See you tonight!
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Fernando Pérez Herrero



Dec 1 2009 3:24 AM

Temporary, confused will be played in a few minutes at Cielo Liquido.Kind regards.Fernando
Gamenight

Gamenight



Nov 25 2009 1:03 AM

Great show the other night, fellas. You all were great, once again, and it was a lot of fun. I hope your long drive was okay. Hopefully we'll see ya again soon!!!

Josh and Gamenizzle
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Fernando Pérez Herrero



Nov 19 2009 7:41 PM

Nonlocality will be played in a few minutes at Cielo Liquido.Best.Fernando
Caustic Casanova

Caustic Casanova



Nov 15 2009 7:29 PM

It was a blast playing the show in Baltimore with you all tonight.  Can't wait to bump Endings.  Awesome show, hopefully we can play with you all again at some point.
Captain Steve

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Nov 9 2009 6:10 AM

Had a great time at Quenchers love the new songs, hope to see you guys again soon!
TAP-Records

TAP-Records



Oct 29 2009 2:11 PM

thx 4 connecting !
Guzzlemug

Guzzlemug



Oct 21 2009 8:53 PM

We gonna be sloppin' it up at the Maritime Friday night, yeah, you know what we talkin' bout!  
 sorry we can't make it to your show.
1956

1956



Oct 14 2009 2:41 AM

Too good. Just too good.
Honey

Honey Lee



Sep 29 2009 4:08 PM

whats sup, droping by to show some luv! <3<3

Honey

Honey Lee



Sep 16 2009 6:29 AM

loving the music! i really like the style!
Honey

Honey Lee



Sep 4 2009 12:14 PM

Just Came by to say HI! love the music
Katerina

Katerina Vlachou
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Sep 2 2009 5:22 PM

Greetings and hugs from Athens!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I welcome you to my friends!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Katerina Vlachou
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