The Nein
Encyclopedia
The Nein is an indie rock
band from Durham
, North Carolina
, and is composed of former members of The White Octave
, Steel Pole Bath Tub
, and Piedmont Charisma. The band is signed to the Canadian
label Sonic Unyon
.
formed the group in early 2003 in Durham, North Carolina. After self-releasing a handful of EPs, the band signed to Sonic Unyon and released their self-titled debut EP. Dale Flattum joined the group in 2004 and the group released their full-length album, Wrath of Circuits
in 2005 on Sonic Unyon
(with a vinyl version release on Red Strings Records later that year). Burns left the group in early 2006, and the group began work on new material and future touring with Josh Carpenter (of Asheville, North Carolina
). In September, 2006, Sonic Unyon released an EP of material previously recorded with Burns, entitled Transitionalisms, which preceded the release of their second full-length album Luxury
.
Indie rock
Indie rock is a genre of alternative rock that originated in the United Kingdom and the United States in the 1980s. Indie rock is extremely diverse, with sub-genres that include lo-fi, post-rock, math rock, indie pop, dream pop, noise rock, space rock, sadcore, riot grrrl and emo, among others...
band from Durham
Durham, North Carolina
Durham is a city in the U.S. state of North Carolina. It is the county seat of Durham County and also extends into Wake County. It is the fifth-largest city in the state, and the 85th-largest in the United States by population, with 228,330 residents as of the 2010 United States census...
, North Carolina
North Carolina
North Carolina is a state located in the southeastern United States. The state borders South Carolina and Georgia to the south, Tennessee to the west and Virginia to the north. North Carolina contains 100 counties. Its capital is Raleigh, and its largest city is Charlotte...
, and is composed of former members of The White Octave
The White Octave
The White Octave was a rock band from Chapel Hill, North Carolina. They released two full-length albums and appeared on several compilations before finally breaking up. The founding member, Steve Pedersen went back to his hometown of Omaha, Nebraska to form the band Criteria...
, Steel Pole Bath Tub
Steel Pole Bath Tub
Steel Pole Bath Tub was a hardcore punk/noise rock band, formed in 1986 in Bozeman, Montana by Mike Morasky and Dale Flattum .- Band history :...
, and Piedmont Charisma. The band is signed to the Canadian
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
label Sonic Unyon
Sonic Unyon
Sonic Unyon Recording Company is an independent record label based in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. The retail store is located on Wilson Street near James Street North)...
.
Biography
Finn Cohen, Robert Biggers, and Casey BurnsCasey Burns (Illustrator)
Casey Burns is an American born illustrator, screen printer and rock poster artist. He was born in 1975 in Hendersonville, North Carolina and was a Morehead Scholar at the University of North Carolina where he received a degree in journalism...
formed the group in early 2003 in Durham, North Carolina. After self-releasing a handful of EPs, the band signed to Sonic Unyon and released their self-titled debut EP. Dale Flattum joined the group in 2004 and the group released their full-length album, Wrath of Circuits
Wrath of Circuits
Wrath of Circuits is the full-length debut by The Nein, release in 2005. Whereas their earlier eponymous EP The Nein had a primarily dance-punk sensibility, Wrath of Circuits delves into more experimental territory with more complex and oblique songwriting and addition of electronic noise artist...
in 2005 on Sonic Unyon
Sonic Unyon
Sonic Unyon Recording Company is an independent record label based in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. The retail store is located on Wilson Street near James Street North)...
(with a vinyl version release on Red Strings Records later that year). Burns left the group in early 2006, and the group began work on new material and future touring with Josh Carpenter (of Asheville, North Carolina
Asheville, North Carolina
Asheville is a city in and the county seat of Buncombe County, North Carolina, United States. It is the largest city in Western North Carolina, and the 11th largest city in North Carolina. The City is home to the United States National Climatic Data Center , which is the world's largest active...
). In September, 2006, Sonic Unyon released an EP of material previously recorded with Burns, entitled Transitionalisms, which preceded the release of their second full-length album Luxury
Luxury (The Nein album)
Luxury is the second full-length album by The Nein. It was released on February 20, 2007 on Sonic Unyon.-Track listing:# "Burn Construction"# "Attitude and Mirrors"# "Sweet Vague"# "Journalist, Pt. 1"# "Journalist, Pt. 2"# "Achilles Last Tape Solo"...
.
Studio Albums
- Wrath Of CircuitsWrath of CircuitsWrath of Circuits is the full-length debut by The Nein, release in 2005. Whereas their earlier eponymous EP The Nein had a primarily dance-punk sensibility, Wrath of Circuits delves into more experimental territory with more complex and oblique songwriting and addition of electronic noise artist...
(CD/LP) - Sonic UnyonSonic UnyonSonic Unyon Recording Company is an independent record label based in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. The retail store is located on Wilson Street near James Street North)...
- May 17, 2005 - LuxuryLuxury (The Nein album)Luxury is the second full-length album by The Nein. It was released on February 20, 2007 on Sonic Unyon.-Track listing:# "Burn Construction"# "Attitude and Mirrors"# "Sweet Vague"# "Journalist, Pt. 1"# "Journalist, Pt. 2"# "Achilles Last Tape Solo"...
(CD/LP) - Sonic UnyonSonic UnyonSonic Unyon Recording Company is an independent record label based in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. The retail store is located on Wilson Street near James Street North)...
- February 20, 2007
EPs
- Twelve Thirteen Fourteen (2003 · Self-Released)
- The Nein EPThe Nein EPThe Nein EP is the debut release by The Nein. It was released October 19, 2004 on Sonic Unyon.-Track listing:# "Five Extinctions" # "Handout" # "War is on the Stereo" # "House Atreides" # "Giorgio"...
(2004 · Sonic UnyonSonic UnyonSonic Unyon Recording Company is an independent record label based in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. The retail store is located on Wilson Street near James Street North)...
) - Split 7" w/ Cantwell, Gomez & Jordan (2006 · Sit-n-Spin Records)
- Transitionalisms EPTransitionalisms EP-Track listing:# "Butcher's Tale " # "Transitionalisthmus" # "Hospital Television" # "Sexy Beast" # "The Vibe " # "Convalescent Homes" -External links:**...
(2006 · Sonic UnyonSonic UnyonSonic Unyon Recording Company is an independent record label based in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. The retail store is located on Wilson Street near James Street North)...
)
Previous and Related Groups and Aliases
- Robert Biggers: The White OctaveThe White OctaveThe White Octave was a rock band from Chapel Hill, North Carolina. They released two full-length albums and appeared on several compilations before finally breaking up. The founding member, Steve Pedersen went back to his hometown of Omaha, Nebraska to form the band Criteria...
, Cold Sides, Erie Choir, Gold Chainz, Audubon Park - Casey Burns: Soundtrack, Gold Chainz, Casey Burns (Illustrator)Casey Burns (Illustrator)Casey Burns is an American born illustrator, screen printer and rock poster artist. He was born in 1975 in Hendersonville, North Carolina and was a Morehead Scholar at the University of North Carolina where he received a degree in journalism...
- Josh Carpenter: Piedmont Charisma, The Makeout Room, On the Take
- Finn Cohen: Fura, The White OctaveThe White OctaveThe White Octave was a rock band from Chapel Hill, North Carolina. They released two full-length albums and appeared on several compilations before finally breaking up. The founding member, Steve Pedersen went back to his hometown of Omaha, Nebraska to form the band Criteria...
, Gold Chainz, Audubon Park, Sunshine Radio - Dale Flattum: Steel Pole Bath TubSteel Pole Bath TubSteel Pole Bath Tub was a hardcore punk/noise rock band, formed in 1986 in Bozeman, Montana by Mike Morasky and Dale Flattum .- Band history :...
, Milk Cult, Agent Nova, Sunshine Radio, TOOTH