The EFFECTS

The EFFECTS
OriginWashington, DC, United States
GenresRock, math rock
Years active2014–present
LabelsDischord Records
MembersDevin Ocampo
Matthew Dowling
David Rich
Websitethe-effects.com

The Effects (stylized as the EFFECTS) are a Washington, D.C.–based math rock band consisting of Devin Ocampo, Matthew Dowling, and David Rich. They have released four digital EPs and a full-length album, Eyes to the Light, on Dischord Records.[1]

Formed in Washington, D.C. in 2014, the band's music takes inspiration from indie rock, post-hardcore, and progressive rock and has been described as providing an "updated take on the D.C. sound."[2]

Ocampo is a former member of the Washington, D.C. groups Faraquet, Medications, Smart Went Crazy, and Deathfix. Additionally, he has toured and recorded with Beauty Pill, Mary Timony, and J. Robbins.[3] Dowling was a member of D.C.-based indie rock band, Deleted Scenes and Rich performed in the band Buildings .[4]

The trio's debut album was greeted with praise in Washington City Paper,[5] Bandcamp Daily,[6] and Post-Trash.[7]

  1. ^ "Dischord Records: The EFFECTS' debut LP "Eyes to the Light" out September 29th on LP/CD/Digital". Dischord Records.
  2. ^ Eakin, Marah. "Stream two new tracks from D.C. darlings The Effects".
  3. ^ "D.C.'s Best Lifer 2016 - Washington City Paper". Washington City Paper.
  4. ^ "Buildings - Everything in Parallel (sckts35)". Dischord Records.
  5. ^ "The Effects' "Eyes to the Light" Reviewed - Washington City Paper". Washington City Paper.
  6. ^ "Album of the Day: The Effects "Eyes to the Light" - Bandcamp". Bandcamp.
  7. ^ "The Effects "Eyes to the Light" Album Review - Post-Trash". Post-Trash.