Math the Band

Not to be confused with MATH (band).
Math the Band
Math the Band performing at Super MAGFest 2023.
Math the Band performing at Super MAGFest 2023.
Background information
Also known as
OriginProvidence, Rhode Island, United States[8][9][10][6]
Genres
Years active2002–present[11]
Labels
MembersKevin Steinhauser
Max Holbrook
Adam Waz
Matt Zappa
Past membersJoe DeGeorge
Neil King
Justine Mainville
Jeff McGowan
Jon Pagano
Scott
WebsiteOfficial website Edit this at Wikidata

Math the Band is an American chiptune-based synthpunk band from Providence, Rhode Island[9] formed in 2002[11] by Kevin Steinhauser. Originally being a solo project by Steinhauser, the band's style has been sometimes called Nintendocore. The band has performed over 1000 shows throughout the United States, Mexico, Canada, and the United Kingdom, touring with bands, artists and rappers such as Andrew W.K.,[9][20] Japanther, Wheatus, MC Frontalot, Horse the Band[21] MC Chris,[22] Peelander-Z,[23][9] Anamanaguchi[24] and MC Lars. Math the Band has been featured in several magazines such as Venus Zine and Keyboard Magazine, and were also featured on NPR Music.[25][26][27] Still, with band members spread across the United States, Math the Band is based in Providence, Rhode Island and are a part of Providence's AS220[28][29] and have performed there multiple times.[30][31][32]

Since 2017, Math the Band has been Kevin Steinhauser, Max Holbrook, Adam Waz, and Matt Zappa.

  1. ^ Adamian, John (January 3, 2020). "Math the Band, indie rock with punk energy, coming to MAC650". Retrieved November 30, 2020 – via Hartford Courant.
  2. ^ "Math the Band the Band – Didn't have Time to Think". Archived from the original on 2021-12-21. Retrieved December 9, 2020 – via YouTube.
  3. ^ "Studio Sessions: Math the Band the Band – "Didn't Have Time To Think"". Archived from the original on 2021-12-21. Retrieved December 9, 2020 – via YouTube.
  4. ^ "Watch a Video from Math the Band the Band's New Album Which Is Also a Box of Cereal". 2 October 2015. Retrieved December 9, 2020 – via Vice.
  5. ^ "Mike D's Top 5 Can't Miss Shows of November – Motif". 2 November 2016. Retrieved December 13, 2020 – via Motif. Math The Band (or Math The Band The Band) are Providence's punk rock kitchen sink band and the most fun you will have in November, which, let's be honest, is a generally disappointing month.
  6. ^ a b "Math The Band – Steven Schaarf Entertainment". Retrieved December 13, 2020 – via Steven Scharf Entertainment.
  7. ^ "Matt the Band on Twitter: "We will soon be replacing all of our old recordings, but for now, please enjoy this new single, from Matt the Band!"". Retrieved April 1, 2021 – via Twitter.
  8. ^ "math the band" – via Tumblr. we are a band from providence, ri. we make electronic punk music using analog synthesizers & 8-bit video game systems. we play a lot of shows and have a lot of fun.
  9. ^ a b c d "10 Rhode Island Bands You Should Listen To Now". 11 July 2014. Retrieved November 30, 2020 – via Paste Magazine.
  10. ^ "Math the Band's New Video Is a Real-Life Episode of 'Adventure Time'". 22 November 2013. Retrieved November 30, 2020 – via Vice.
  11. ^ a b "Math the Band – Super Magfest". MAGFest. 17 November 2022. Retrieved March 2, 2023.
  12. ^ "::: Slanty Shanty Records :::". slantyshantyrecords.com. May 3, 2009. Archived from the original on May 3, 2009. Retrieved February 9, 2021.
  13. ^ "Stupid and Weird (Featuring Wheatus) | Math the Band". Retrieved December 7, 2020 – via Bandcamp.
  14. ^ a b "Bio – Matt Zappa". 7 April 2016. Retrieved December 7, 2020 – via mattzappa.com. Matt Zappa, Berklee College of Music Alum, is an internationally-touring drummer of such bands as Protean Collective, Walter Sickert & the Army of Broken Toys, and Math The Band.
  15. ^ "Flange Factory Five (feat. Brendan Brown of Wheatus)". Retrieved December 7, 2020 – via Bandcamp.
  16. ^ "Boston Hardcore Punks Ascend/Descend's New EP, 'Murdock Street," Aims to Destroy". 19 January 2016. Retrieved December 9, 2020 – via Vice. The band is rounded out by bassist Max Holbrook (of Math the Band), and to complete the DIY circle, Dugan handled all the artwork herself.
  17. ^ "Gettin' Pissed on the Lorry (MC Lars's "Hey Alright" Remix) | Math the Band | MC Lars". Retrieved December 13, 2020 – via Bandcamp.
  18. ^ "Gettin' Pissed on the Lorry (featuring Math The Band) by MC Lars | Free Listening on SoundCloud". Retrieved December 13, 2020 – via SoundCloud.
  19. ^ "BFFU (Bonus Peelander-Z Cover) | Math the Band". Retrieved December 18, 2020 – via Bandcamp.
  20. ^ "How Many Times Has Math the Band's Kevin Steinhauser Puked Onstage? More Than You'd Think". 27 November 2012. Retrieved November 30, 2020 – via Phoenix New Times. The album combines the arena-sized bear-hug riffage of party rocker Andrew WK (who brought Math on tour last year), the tweaked synth dorkery of Atom and His Package, and the absurd yet serious motivational verse of traveling YouTube "Internet poet" Steve Roggenbuck.
  21. ^ "HORSE THE BAND Announce U.S. Tour with MATH THE BAND". Metal Injection. 14 July 2014. Retrieved November 30, 2020.
  22. ^ "MATH THE BAND ON TOUR THIS SUMMER WITH MC CHRIS". Retrieved December 27, 2020 – via YouTube.[dead YouTube link]
  23. ^ "Peelander-Z touring, playing NYC w/ Math the Band (dates)". BrooklynVegan. 10 February 2014. Retrieved November 30, 2020.
  24. ^ "Anamanaguchi, Math The Band & Talk To Animals @ Music Hall of Williamsburg (more pics)". 29 July 2011 – via BrooklynVegan.
  25. ^ [1] Archived June 29, 2009, at the Wayback Machine
  26. ^ [2][dead link‍]
  27. ^ Hilton, Robin. "Second Stage: Math The Band : All Songs Considered". NPR. Retrieved 2013-09-02.
  28. ^ "Math The Band Unveils Tour Dates, Music Videos and More – Circuit SweetCircuit Sweet". 17 November 2012. Retrieved December 13, 2020 – via Circuit Sweet.
  29. ^ "Musicians will band together to help needy dogs at Providence fundraiser". Retrieved December 14, 2020 – via Providence Journal. Notable locals on the fundraiser's bill include Morales's screamo band Amitié, hip-hop artists B. Dolan and Jesse The Tree, and punk acts Math The Band, Anxious Wave, Just Flesh and 30 Helens Agree. The latter will be playing its first show in more than a decade.
  30. ^ "Math the Band the Band "Four to Six" Live at AS220". Archived from the original on 2021-12-21. Retrieved December 14, 2020 – via YouTube.
  31. ^ "Math the Band the Band – "All we're" Live @ AS220". Archived from the original on 2021-12-21. Retrieved December 14, 2020 – via YouTube.
  32. ^ "CrashBoomBang Media, Math The Band – 'Tour De Freinds[sic]' Live @ AS220, ON TOUR NOW!!!". Archived from the original on 2021-12-21. Retrieved December 14, 2020 – via YouTube.