| Wreck and Reference | |
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Davis, California, United States |
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| Years active | 2008–present |
| Labels | The Flenser |
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| Past members | Sam Chiang |
| Website | wreckandreference |
Wreck and Reference is an experimental rock group based in Los Angeles, California.
History
Wreck and Reference (sometimes stylized as Wreck & Reference or W&R) started out as a garage project in Davis, California, in 2008. In 2012, the band released an LP, Y̶o̶u̶t̶h (pronounced "No Youth") and in 2013, released an EP, C̶o̶n̶t̶e̶n̶t (pronounced "No Content"). Later in 2014, their second full-length album Want was featured on "The Best Metal Albums of 2014" list by Pitchfork. Want was followed by a 75-track, online-only release of the samples used to create the electronic instrumentals on the record.
Members
Current lineup
- Felix Skinner – vocals, production (2008-present)
- Ignat Frege – vocals, production, drums (2008-present)
Former members
- Sam Chiang – guitars (?-2011)
Discography
Studio albums
- No Youth (2012)
- Want (2014)
- Indifferent Rivers Romance End (2016)
- Absolute Still Life (2019)
EPs
- Black Cassette (2011)
- No Content (2013)
- Alien Pains (2018)
Miscellaneous
- Spill/Fill (2014)
References
- "BLACK CASSETTE...CVLT Nation interviews WRECK & REFERENCE -". CVLT Nation. 2011-04-26. Retrieved 2016-12-01.
- "Close Your Eyes: Wreck And Reference's Creepy Video". NPR.org. Retrieved 2016-12-01.
- "Music Review: Wreck and Reference - Want". Tiny Mix Tapes. Retrieved 2016-12-01.
- "The Best Metal Albums of 2014 | Pitchfork". pitchfork.com. 29 December 2014. Retrieved 2016-12-01.
- "Interview: Wreck and Reference". Tiny Mix Tapes. Retrieved 2016-12-01.