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The Defog
Indie / Experimental / Shoegaze

"you must be another handsome boy graduate!"

Philadelphia, PENNSYLVANIA
United States

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Last Login:  7/25/2008
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   The Defog: General Info
Member Since1/30/2005
Band Websitethedefog.com
Band Membersnick, jeff, zach, chuck
InfluencesSuper Furry Animals, Flaming Lips, Blur, Stereolab, Radiohead, Beck, Air, Aphex Twin, Beach Boys, Boards of Canada, Peter Bjorn and John, Bjork, Broken Social Scene, DJ Shadow, Talking Heads, The Shins, Pavement, The Arcade Fire, Sonic Youth, Supergrass, The Doors, Ween, Weezer, The Cure, Stevie Wonder, Portishead, Nick Drake, Jeff Buckley, Elvis Costello, Clinic, Beatles, Pink Floyd, Ben Folds Five, Alphabet Army, The Pixies, Spinto Band, Stars, The Strokes, Supergrass, Howard Shore, Sean O'Hagan, Aesop Rock, MF Doom, Dangermouse, prefuse 73, Iron & Wine, RJD2, Of Montreal, Stephen Malkmus
Sounds Like60 minutes on acid
Record Labelhttp://www.cdbaby.com/cd/defog3/
Type of LabelNone





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   About The Defog

has established itself as one of Philadelphia's most characteristic original bands

Formed in the summer of 1997, The Defog sought to find an energetic sound with a focus on song structure. They spent their earlier years piecing together the instruments and melodies that would distinguish them from others. A collage of keyboards, samples and loops, solid guitar, driving bass, intricate percussion, and emotional vocals was soon conceived. The Defog is not afraid to experiment while creating such well-structured soundscapes. - 5/5 stars, Origivations Magazine, July 2004.

After these long-time friends refined their song writing abilities, they self-produced two EP's in 1999 that led to a brief stint of shows in early 2000. Feeling confident with their sound, but still unsatisfied with their recorded content, the band decided to return to the studio. The next year of writing, recording, and engineering would be strenuous, but fruitful. With the release of their debut LP Dying in Crosswalks in 2002, a weight had been lifted. The song Dewey Decimal was licensed to Shuteye Records for their Buzzlighter compilation, which had radio play on hundreds of college stations. This fueled the band in their future endeavors as it attracted new listeners.
In 2003, one could find The Defog at any number of venues throughout Philadelphia including The Grape Street Pub, The Khyber and The Balcony. Throughout 2004, the band broadened their horizons by extending their playing grounds into New York City and New Jersey. The band's later shift in focus towards gaining additional regional and national interest through their demo Sounds from the Stars was an overall success. The Defog was selected as a finalist in Billboard's Independent Music World Series, has had television spots of their main track Downstream on The Real World and Meet The Barkers, and recently had the demo in the running for 5 Grammy Nominations.
Having achieved everything they hoped possible from a demo, the band returned to their home studio for the next year to archive what would eventually become Ebb and Flow. This album gained the band much headway, opening themselves up to a new diverse and wide range of fans, while still demonstrating to their current fan base that their versatility can keep things new and exciting.
Excited with their recent live material from past months as well as their national radio campaign, the band has once again returned to their studio for the Winter to track what will become their next full length album release. Unlike Ebb and Flow however, all the material for this album has already been written. The band expects to be playing once again in the Spring 2008.


"Known for their inspiring live performance, the band entices their audience with a vivid emotional audio-visual experience that any music aficionado should check out. - Harrisburg Online

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Jul 15 2008 6:16 AM

Hey, thanks for the add!! If u get a chance, would you mind checking out my site, yourareacode.com?? I built it so that everyone could know what's going on in the local scene. It's all user-generated so if you know of something, please post it!
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Jul 13 2008 12:36 PM

Thanks for your friendship. I am offering discounted rates on photos to bands and musicians in the Philly area. Contact me for details
BuiltForSpeed





Jul 4 2008 2:21 PM

We have songs up from our new album Awkward Familiar Silence so take a listen to them! We also have some shows scheduled check them out and see if we are coming near you some time soon, if not message us and tell us we should! Take care and hope all is well.

BuiltForSpeed
EFFUSION





Jul 3 2008 2:22 PM

Happy 4th of july!
Setting Sun





Jun 20 2008 7:04 PM

We're playing TUES JUNE 24 @ THE KHYBER w/ QUITZOW! (in my top)
5-Piece band (Cello, Violin, Drums, Guitar, 3 backup singers)
A splendid time is guaranteed for all!
Hope you make it!
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Jun 7 2008 8:52 AM

Hey The Defog!

Come visit Out(Loud)'s profile today! We offer MySpace Custom Profile Design, Website Design, Online Promotion & more! We'd love to work with you!

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May 24 2008 5:37 PM

love the new songs! when's the next album due?
ELECKTRO ROCK





May 12 2008 12:56 AM

You are absolutly amazing,
It's good to be friend with you!!!
welcome to elecktro rock
**Farahinne**





Apr 30 2008 8:21 AM

hey thanks for the add
i've checked out your songs
nice!
ShrunkenHeadsTv





Apr 28 2008 11:45 PM

Hard Wire Yo' Head
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Apr 23 2008 8:09 PM

Hope you had a good birthday. We will have an unsanctioned birthday party for you this week. Have fun in FL!
-lauren-





Apr 18 2008 7:39 PM

i did not see you on mtv but i heard it over the phone (yay tina!). you guys are super awesome ;) hope that your performance makes its way onto the internet so i can actually see it!
South Of Sunshine





Apr 18 2008 11:13 AM

Thanks for adding South of Sunshine
Tina Lorra





Apr 16 2008 8:14 PM

i totally saw you guys on MTV!!! I am SO excited for you guys! I want to talk to you and hear your experience there! call me soon - chuck has my number!
Imbala





Apr 16 2008 12:50 PM

I guess MTV isn't as gay as they say it is if they're showing Defog on that biotch. ALL HAIL THE DEFOG!
VERLAINE





Apr 15 2008 6:20 PM

we are down murphy brown. lets do it. when are you looking at?
SoBR





Apr 11 2008 2:04 PM

Hey Hey Hows things? peace ps. new track up - a tribute to the late Benazir Bhutto. Her passion will be with us all forever...
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Apr 1 2008 9:46 PM

Glad to be friends...

Contact us for your music industry needs.
Imbala





Mar 13 2008 5:21 PM

I'm liking the new tune fellas. Keep them comin. New CD?

Ben
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James Mulvale





Feb 27 2008 2:08 PM

i adore 90% of the bands on your list and you're there up with em x
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Feb 24 2008 12:55 PM

when are your next shows? i wanna come see you.
Studmuffin





Feb 2 2008 1:24 PM

hey guys when are you coming to nyc ?? i need to see you playing live
Chris Udoh





Jan 26 2008 9:30 AM

Loving the new stuff guys !! hit Me the parts ASAP !!!
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Jan 18 2008 8:42 AM

hey - we're coming through philly on tour tuesday @ the khyber w/ Drink Up Buttercup, Cheers Elephant, Love Songs For Robots, & Sisters Three - come out and say hi!
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Jan 17 2008 11:43 PM

what a sound dudes! f'n awesome work. peace to the east...
Luca Urso





Dec 30 2007 4:13 PM

Happy New Year!
Luca
Little Dipper





Dec 7 2007 2:55 AM

i've listened to every song you've ever done and now can I have some more thankyouplease?
Perla





Nov 18 2007 7:19 PM

Loving "ashes and leaves", it's up on my page:)
Angie





Nov 17 2007 1:07 PM

Hi there...
katie





Nov 11 2007 10:54 AM

Hey chuck congrats I heard your getting hitched!!!!
Perla





Nov 9 2007 4:27 PM

Thanks for putting that dog/beast/dragon on my desktop...I will have the soul of your