Constants (band)
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Constants is a post-rock / shoegaze band from Boston, Massachusetts.
, Ben Fowlie, and Duncan Rich. Their first album "Nostalgia for the Future" was produced by Daryl Rabidoux (The Cancer Conspiracy) with production assistance by multi-platinum producer Matt Squire
. After the release of "Nostalgia for the Future" on Radar Recordings in 2004, Fowlie left the band to found The Camden International Film Festival
, and was replaced by bassist Orion Wainer in 2005.
In 2007, Duncan Rich left Constants to pursue a business degree and founded the booking agency Bunce Booking, while Jon Hassell joined the band full time. Rob Motes (ex-Coma Recovery) moved to Boston from Albuquerque, NM to take over on drums. After releasing a split 7" with Caspian
in the Spring of 2008, guitarist Jon Hassell left to focus on film-making in Brooklyn, NY, and the band has carried on as a trio since.
The Murder of Tom Fitzgerril was released on CD by Radar Recordings, and on vinyl by Vega Vinyl on June 20, 2008 on 180 gram vinyl in a gatefold jacket.
on 3xLP in the United States, by Make My Day Records in Europe, and Sliff Slack Records in Japan. The Stiff Slack release includes alternate artwork and remixes by Justin K. Broadrick of Jesu
and Philip Jamieson of Caspian
.
's studio (Radar Studios) - a barn built in 1776 that has been updated and runs on solar energy - in January 2010. The album was produced and mixed by Justin K Broadrick
(Jesu
, Godflesh
) and features guest vocal appearances by Andrew Neufeld (Comeback Kid
, Sights & Sounds) and Mike Hill (Tombs
). The album was released on vinyl with limited, hand printed artwork created by Interrobang Letterpress via Science of Silence Records in the US, and is also available with artwork from M. Repasch-Nieves (Radar Visual) in a gatefold LP / CD from Make My Day Records in Europe. In Japan, the album is available featuring two additional remixes by the band from Stiff Slack Records.
(2004) Nostalgia For The Future
Constants was originally formed as a three piece in 2003, consisting of Will BenoitWill Benoit
Will Benoit is the guitarist / vocalist of Boston, MA based band Constants. Benoit co-founded Boston's "Independent recording collective" Radar Recordings in 2001 with Michael Repasch-Nieves...
, Ben Fowlie, and Duncan Rich. Their first album "Nostalgia for the Future" was produced by Daryl Rabidoux (The Cancer Conspiracy) with production assistance by multi-platinum producer Matt Squire
Matt Squire
Matt Squire is an American multi-platinum music producer and writer. He has produced, engineered, or written tracks for One Direction, 3OH!3, Good Charlotte, New Boyz, Selena Gomez, David Archuleta, Taking Back Sunday, HIM, The Used, All Time Low, Panic! at the Disco, Boys Like Girls, The Cab,...
. After the release of "Nostalgia for the Future" on Radar Recordings in 2004, Fowlie left the band to found The Camden International Film Festival
Camden International Film Festival
The Camden International Film Festival is an annual film festival based in Camden, Maine, in the United States. Created in 2004 by Benjamin Fowlie to support and generate interest in independent documentary films, the festival is a grass-roots, community-based organization.The festival has featured...
, and was replaced by bassist Orion Wainer in 2005.
(2006) The Murder of Tom Fitzgerril
The band self produced their follow up EP "The Murder of Tom Fitzgerril" and began touring in a 66 passenger bus converted to run on waste vegetable oil. Joined on the road by guitarist Jon Hassell (ex-Seneca), the band toured for 10 months straight in 2006, and became a strong proponent of sustainability and green touring. Constants was spotlighted in newspapers and on TV news programs nationwide for their veggie oil fueled 10 month tour. Originally, the album was released in limited hand numbered sleeves with metallic inks, and was later repressed and re-released in a jewel box.In 2007, Duncan Rich left Constants to pursue a business degree and founded the booking agency Bunce Booking, while Jon Hassell joined the band full time. Rob Motes (ex-Coma Recovery) moved to Boston from Albuquerque, NM to take over on drums. After releasing a split 7" with Caspian
Caspian (band)
Caspian is an instrumental post-rock band from Beverly, Massachusetts. Since 2003 Caspian have released 2 full-length albums, an EP and a split 7".-Early History 2003-2004:...
in the Spring of 2008, guitarist Jon Hassell left to focus on film-making in Brooklyn, NY, and the band has carried on as a trio since.
The Murder of Tom Fitzgerril was released on CD by Radar Recordings, and on vinyl by Vega Vinyl on June 20, 2008 on 180 gram vinyl in a gatefold jacket.
(2009) The Foundation, The Machine, The Ascension
The band released a three album set in June 2009 on three different labels worldwide. The albums "The Foundation", "The Machine", and "The Ascension" were released by The Mylene SheathThe Mylene Sheath
The Mylene Sheath is an independent record label, founded by Joel Proper and Lindsay Palmer. The label originated in 2007 in Covington, Kentucky and recently relocated to Athens, Georgia...
on 3xLP in the United States, by Make My Day Records in Europe, and Sliff Slack Records in Japan. The Stiff Slack release includes alternate artwork and remixes by Justin K. Broadrick of Jesu
Jesu (band)
Jesu is a post-metal band formed in 2003 by Justin Broadrick following the breakup of Godflesh. Jesu was the name of the last song on the final Godflesh release, Hymns, and Broadrick decided to adopt it as the name of this project....
and Philip Jamieson of Caspian
Caspian (band)
Caspian is an instrumental post-rock band from Beverly, Massachusetts. Since 2003 Caspian have released 2 full-length albums, an EP and a split 7".-Early History 2003-2004:...
.
(2010) If Tomorrow The War
Basic tracks for "If Tomorrow the War" were recorded at guitarist / vocalist Will BenoitWill Benoit
Will Benoit is the guitarist / vocalist of Boston, MA based band Constants. Benoit co-founded Boston's "Independent recording collective" Radar Recordings in 2001 with Michael Repasch-Nieves...
's studio (Radar Studios) - a barn built in 1776 that has been updated and runs on solar energy - in January 2010. The album was produced and mixed by Justin K Broadrick
Justin Broadrick
Justin Karl Michael Broadrick is a British singer, songwriter, guitarist and drummer. He is best known as a founding member of the band Godflesh, one of the first bands to combine elements of extreme metal and industrial music.-Biography:Broadrick was born in the council estates of inner...
(Jesu
Jesu (band)
Jesu is a post-metal band formed in 2003 by Justin Broadrick following the breakup of Godflesh. Jesu was the name of the last song on the final Godflesh release, Hymns, and Broadrick decided to adopt it as the name of this project....
, Godflesh
Godflesh
Godflesh are an English industrial metal band from Birmingham, England. Originally known as Fall of Because, they formed in 1988 by Justin K. Broadrick and G.C. Green and disbanded in 2002. Godflesh's innovative music is widely regarded as a foundational influence on industrial metal and post-metal...
) and features guest vocal appearances by Andrew Neufeld (Comeback Kid
Comeback Kid
Comeback Kid is a Canadian hardcore band from Winnipeg, Manitoba. Formed in 2002, the band is currently signed to Facedown Records. Their name comes from a headline in a newspaper about hockey player, Mario Lemieux coming back to the NHL. The band was formed in 2002 by Andrew Neufeld and Jeremy...
, Sights & Sounds) and Mike Hill (Tombs
Tombs (band)
Tombs is an experimental band from Brooklyn, USA. They have released albums under Relapse Records and Level Plane Records. Formed out of band Anodyne, Tombs combines an mix of multiple metal styles including sludge metal and black metal.-Albums:...
). The album was released on vinyl with limited, hand printed artwork created by Interrobang Letterpress via Science of Silence Records in the US, and is also available with artwork from M. Repasch-Nieves (Radar Visual) in a gatefold LP / CD from Make My Day Records in Europe. In Japan, the album is available featuring two additional remixes by the band from Stiff Slack Records.
Band members
- Rob Motes - drums
- Orion Wainer - bassBass guitarThe bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
- Will BenoitWill BenoitWill Benoit is the guitarist / vocalist of Boston, MA based band Constants. Benoit co-founded Boston's "Independent recording collective" Radar Recordings in 2001 with Michael Repasch-Nieves...
- guitarGuitarThe guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
, vocals, electronicsElectronicsElectronics is the branch of science, engineering and technology that deals with electrical circuits involving active electrical components such as vacuum tubes, transistors, diodes and integrated circuits, and associated passive interconnection technologies...
Past members
- Jon Hassell - guitarGuitarThe guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
- Duncan Rich - drums
- Ben Fowlie - bassBass guitarThe bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
Albums
- Nostalgia for the FutureNostalgia for the FutureNostalgia For the Future is the first album by American post rock band Constants. It was released in 2004.-Track listing:#"In Medias Res" -#"Entering Exeter Pt. 1" -#"Entering Exeter Pt...
- (CD/LP, Radar Recordings, 2004) - The Foundation, The Machine, The AscensionThe Foundation, The Machine, The AscensionThe Foundation, The Machine, The Ascension is the second studio album by American post rock band Constants. It was released in 2009 in CD and 3LP format.-Track listing:#"Genetics Like Chess Pieces" - 5:56#"Damien" - 3:43...
- (The Mylene SheathThe Mylene SheathThe Mylene Sheath is an independent record label, founded by Joel Proper and Lindsay Palmer. The label originated in 2007 in Covington, Kentucky and recently relocated to Athens, Georgia...
, 20092009 in musicThe following is a list of notable events and releases in 2009 in music. Susan Boyle's album I Dreamed a Dream became the biggest selling album in the world for 2009, selling 8.3 million copies in five weeks; more than any other artist's in the whole year...
) - If Tomorrow The War - (CD/LP, 20102010 in music2010 in music may refer to:*2010 in American music*2010 in Australian music*2010 in British music*2010 in Canadian music*2010 in European music *2010 in Irish music*2010 in Japanese music*2010 in New Zealand music...
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EPs
- The Murder of Tom FitzgerrilThe Murder of Tom FitzgerrilThe Murder of Tom Fitzgerril is the first EP by American post rock band Constants. It was released in 2006.-Track listing:#"Walking Dead in East Texas" -#"Robotica and Lobotomy" -#"The Murder of Tom Fitzgerril" -#"When Stars Dilate" --Personnel:...
- (CD, Radar Recordings, 2006) - The Murder of Tom FitzgerrilThe Murder of Tom FitzgerrilThe Murder of Tom Fitzgerril is the first EP by American post rock band Constants. It was released in 2006.-Track listing:#"Walking Dead in East Texas" -#"Robotica and Lobotomy" -#"The Murder of Tom Fitzgerril" -#"When Stars Dilate" --Personnel:...
- (LP, Vega VinylVega VinylVega Vinyl is an independent record label founded by Jordan Smith in mid 2008. Originally based in Salamanca, NY, the label moved to Buffalo, NY in early 2009.-External links:* Official Site* on MySpace-Vega Vinyl Discography:...
, 2008)