Wreck and Reference

Wreck and Reference is an experimental rock group based in Los Angeles, California. They characterise their sound as experimentation with a vocal styles over electronic instrumentation, using samples and synthesisers, and acoustics. The group has been associated with San Francisco-based record label The Flenser.

Wreck and Reference
Background information
OriginLos Angeles, CA, United States
Genres
Years active2009–present
LabelsThe Flenser
Associated actsDeafheaven • The Body • Bosse-de-Nage • Planning for Burial
Websitewreckandreference.bandcamp.com
Members
  • Ignat Frege
  • Felix Skinner

History

Wreck and Reference (sometime stylized Wreck & Reference or W&R) begun as a garage project in Davis, CA in 2009.[1] The band began drawing mainstream attention after the release of the Y̶o̶u̶t̶h̶ LP and the C̶o̶n̶t̶e̶n̶t̶ EP (pronounced "No Youth" and "No Content") in 2012.[2] In 2014 their second full-length Want was met with some critical acclaim and featured on "The Best Metal Albums of 2014" list by Pitchfork.[3][4] Want was followed by a 75 track online-only release of the samples used to create the electronic instrumentals on the record.[5]

Members
  • Felix Skinner - vocals, production
  • Ignat Frege - vocals, production, drums

Discography

Studio albums

  • Y̶o̶u̶t̶h̶ (2012)
  • Want (2014)
  • Indifferent Rivers Romance End (2016)
  • Absolute Still Life (2019)

EPs

  • Black Cassette (2011)
  • Black Cassette (Remastered) (2011)
  • C̶o̶n̶t̶e̶n̶t̶ (2013)
  • Spill/Fill (2014)

Misc.

  • Alien Pains (2018)

References
  1. "BLACK CASSETTE...CVLT Nation interviews WRECK & REFERENCE -". CVLT Nation. 2011-04-26. Retrieved 2016-12-01.
  2. "Close Your Eyes: Wreck And Reference's Creepy Video". NPR.org. Retrieved 2016-12-01.
  3. "Music Review: Wreck and Reference - Want". Tiny Mix Tapes. Retrieved 2016-12-01.
  4. "The Best Metal Albums of 2014 | Pitchfork". pitchfork.com. Retrieved 2016-12-01.
  5. "Interview: Wreck and Reference". Tiny Mix Tapes. Retrieved 2016-12-01.
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