We Are Scientists continue having a thing for animalistic videos and for being better on camera than in song with "Impatience." Actually and as prematurely mentioned, "Impatience" is one of Brain Thrust Mastery's standouts, and although nothing compares with "After... CONTINUE READING NEW WE ARE SCIENTISTS VIDEO - "IMPATIENCE"»
Posted on July 28, 2008 in (4 comments)
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We'll take the outdated Seinfeldian angle on this one: "What is the deal with We Are Scientists obsession with dogs in videos?" Haha we were so funny in the '90s. No seriously though, what's the deal with the dogs? It... CONTINUE READING NEW WE ARE SCIENTISTS VIDEO - "CHICK LIT"»
Posted on April 30, 2008 in (0 comments)
Tags: Little Boots | SXSW | We Are Scientists
The Brooklyn duo We Are Scientists are a pretty good singles band. And we enjoy their humor -- whether in little skits or Nickelback covers. Thing is, they generally put out a good single or two, and then rely on... CONTINUE READING PREMATURE EVALUATION: WE ARE SCIENTISTS - BRAIN THRUST MASTERY»
Posted on February 29, 2008 in (14 comments)
Tags: Bruce Springsteen | Peter Bjorn And John | We Are Scientists
Constantly pushing the line towards joke-band, these guys. Except for when they're ruining that rep by releasing actually good singles. But knowing that Keith and Chris like to laugh helps file this cover under "ironic." (Actually who are we kidding,... CONTINUE READING WE ARE SCIENTISTS COVER NICKELBACK»
Posted on February 29, 2008 in (0 comments)
Tags: Nickelback | We Are Scientists
It would appear Keith and Chris made up after that unfortunate "After Hours" double date. Don't believe us? Just look at them go on the Brain Thrust Mastery tune, "Impatience." The Brooklyn boys sound great on Jools Holland. Maybe it's... CONTINUE READING WE ARE SCIENTISTS PLAY "AFTER HOURS" AND "IMPATIENCE" FOR JOOLS HOLLAND»
Posted on February 25, 2008 in (6 comments)
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We know WAS to be funny guys, so just wait 'til you see the bitch Keith sets Chris up with on their blind double-date. To prove their humor bona fides, the Scientists got the hot girl from 30 Rock to play Keith's girlfriend. We approve. It's directed by Akiva Schaffer of SNL's Lonely Island comedy trio. Watch here.
Posted on January 18, 2008 in (8 comments)
The inequality of gift giving is a universal: You purchase your friend the best thing in the world and they hook you up with an expired McDonald's coupon. Or whatever. Looks like We Are Scientists are having a bit of... CONTINUE READING A VERY SPECIAL WE ARE SCIENTISTS CHRISTMAS»
Posted on December 21, 2007 in (2 comments)
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Did you spend Saturday with eyes glued to The Deathly Hallows? Or ears glued to The Black Lips? We did neither, but these folks managed to do both: (Pic by Paul Antonson.) Yep, no Siren for Stereogum. Not 'cause the... CONTINUE READING HARRY POTTER AND THE DEATHLY CYCLONE»
Posted on July 22, 2007 in , (37 comments)
Tags: Cursive | Harry Potter | M.I.A. | New York Dolls | Siren Festival | Voxtrot | We Are Scientists
The genuinely nice guys in We Are Scientists played the Sheffield Octagon Saturday night, and even did a Boyz II Men cover. Looks like it was a lot of fun! One audience member, however, lost some respect for bassist Chris... CONTINUE READING WE ARE SCIENTISTS, YOU'RE A DOUCHEBAG»
Posted on October 23, 2006 (62 comments)
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As long as we're doing videos for Stereogum favorites, we can't not give a shoutout to We Are Scientists, who, in addition to being on Letterman tonight (see previous post) are playing Spin's Year in Music party. If you, like... CONTINUE READING NEW WE ARE SCIENTISTS VIDEO - "IT'S A HIT"»
Posted on December 19, 2005 in (24 comments)
Tags: Akiva Schaffer | The Lonely Island | We Are Scientists
A reader writes...-----Original Message----- From: Hala D Sent: Wednesday, November 23, 2005 8:01 AM To: Stereogum Subject: clap your hands say "the office"? Did I hear clap you hands say yeah soundtracking Jim's party on "The Office" last night? Isn't... CONTINUE READING CLAP YOUR HANDS WIN A DUNDEE»
Posted on November 23, 2005 in (32 comments)
Tags: Clap Your Hands Say Yeah | How I Met Your Mother | The Office | We Are Scientists
