Math the Band
American chiptune-based synthpunk band from Providence, Rhode Island.
Math the Band is an American chiptune-based synthpunk band formed in Providence, Rhode Island in 2002 by Kevin Steinhauser. Originally a solo project, the band has performed over 1000 shows across the United States, Mexico, Canada, and the United Kingdom. They have been featured in Venus Zine, Keyboard Magazine, and NPR Music.
Quick Facts
- Also known as
- Math the Band the Band; Matt the Band
- Origin
- Providence, Rhode Island, United States
- Genre
- Nintendocore
- punk rock
- chiptune
- synthpunk
- indie rock
- electronic
- Years active
- 2002–present
- Label
- Self-released
- Slanty Shanty
- Anchor Brain
- Brinker International Music
- Current members
- Kevin Steinhauser
- Max Holbrook
- Adam Waz
- Matt Zappa
- Past members
- Joe DeGeorge
- Neil King
- Justine Mainville
- Jeff McGowan
- Jon Pagano
- Scott Nelson
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History
Math the Band began as the solo project of sixteen-year-old Kevin Steinhauser in 2002, after he was kicked out of other high school bands, including the Christian pop punk band The Schwartz, where he was the only non-religious member. The name came from a pin on his backpack that simply said "Math." Steinhauser released several studio albums under the Math the Band name, including Robots Will Rise, Eep! An EP!, One Man Band For Single-Celled Organisms, The Lost Levels, Math the Band and the Secret of Mystery Island, Imaginary Everything, Greatest Hits, and All Good Things, All in Good Time, performing live with a laptop and sometimes a box of costumes. In 2007, after meeting Justine Mainville through her band The Reaganauts while both were in college, Steinhauser asked her to join on drums and synthesizer. The duo released the albums Math the Band Banned the Math, Don't Worry, Get Real, No Thing, Stupid and Weird, and Math the Band the Band the Album.
Musical style and influences
Math the Band describes their music as "glitched-out, chaotic, celebration pop for the constantly anxious." Their style incorporates Nintendocore, punk rock, chiptune, indie rock, synthpunk, dance-punk, electronic, synth-pop, pop, and pop punk. The band uses vintage analog synthesizers, drum machines, hacked video game consoles, and homemade synthesizers to create loud, fast punk rock. Steinhauser has cited Atom and His Package, Andrew W.K., Steve Roggenbuck, Nathan Fielder, and Devo as influences.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which record labels has Math the Band released music on?
Math the Band has released music on Self-released, Slanty Shanty, Anchor Brain and Brinker International Music.
Who are the current members of Math the Band?
The current members of Math the Band are listed as Kevin Steinhauser, Max Holbrook, Adam Waz and Matt Zappa.
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