We Are Scientists

We Are Scientists

The American rock group We Are Scientists, or W.A.S, began in 1997 when band members Keith Murray and Chris Cain met at college in Claremont, California. Vocalist Murray and guitarist Cain were then joined by drummer Michael Tapper and We Are Scientists’ loud and lively rock sound was born.

We Are Scientists Concert & Tour Photos

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Fan Reviews

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Jimevaz
Although there was little public the band sounded great and were very amused by the public. Keith Murray is cool!
Mercury Lounge - New York, NY - Fri, Dec 31, 2010
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Smokyjoker
I ❤️ this band. I love the lame jokes, Keith getting drunk and feeding the audience a pack of lies, and melodic surf rock with a punk twist. I think that they should have been on the bill for Coachella this year, seeing as they have a new album out, but their small but devoted following may not propel them to the big stage. In order for that to happen, they're going to have to take themselves a bit more seriously. I will totally come out to see We Are Scientists anytime they're within driving distance. Hopefully at a better venue next time.
Mercury Lounge - New York, NY - Fri, Dec 31, 2010
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whereismytime
This show was very high energy and the venue at the Brighton Music Hall was perfect for the set that they played. The band members had a very engaging banter that ran throughout the show and they were gracious enough to take fan requests for a few songs in the middle. Band members also were around after the show to sell merch and sign stuff, they were really nice guys.
Mercury Lounge - New York, NY - Fri, Dec 31, 2010
Shout Out Louds :: Crowded House :: Thunderbirds Are Now! :: Three Days of Rain :: Late Night Madness
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Anonymous
Amazing show, will be seeing them on their next tour for sure!
Mercury Lounge - New York, NY - Fri, Dec 31, 2010
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heathskinn
The performance was absolutely incredible. The quips between songs of the band members were completely hilarious. The venue was incredibly intimate in the Basement and really fun. I would definitely recommend to others. I'm going to try to go see them again while they're still in the States.
Mercury Lounge - New York, NY - Fri, Dec 31, 2010
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tallgirlnyc
Pure awesomeness! I've seen this band multiple times in extremely different venues over the past 7 + years and they never disappoint. See this band live!!
Mercury Lounge - New York, NY - Fri, Dec 31, 2010
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Anonymous
Two words: Amazing show! Why? They had an awesome setlist. They strategically combined their 3 albums into one sweaty dancing frenzy. When you're not dancing, you are being thoroughly entertained by their humorous banter and audience interaction between songs. I loved it. Can't wait to see them again.
Mercury Lounge - New York, NY - Fri, Dec 31, 2010
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heavenlynarayan
we were really looking forward to this gig as we've seen them a few times before and their music is really good, to top ot if they're such funny guys. they didn't dissappoint, and it was great to see them in a smaller venue. we even ended up chatting to them at the end of the gig and i must say they're not just funny but they're also very nice and down to earth...good fun, couldn't have asked for a better nye party.
Mercury Lounge - New York, NY - Fri, Dec 31, 2010
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Anonymous
We Are Scientists put on an excellent show. From their scientific banter to their crowd pleasing set list, I would happily go to see them again. However, the opening acts were not very good. I do not know if this was a WAS choice or a venue choice, but I was not impressed.
Mercury Lounge - New York, NY - Fri, Dec 31, 2010
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Anonymous
This was the best show I saw in 2010, and I'm so glad that it was also the first show of 2011. The band put on an awesome performance. The crowd was small and super into the music, and the band had a great time. I can't wait to see We Are Scientists play again. I'm hooked.
Mercury Lounge - New York, NY - Fri, Dec 31, 2010
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Anonymous
AMAZING! They put on a terrific show and definitely loved performing for their fans.
Music Hall of Williamsburg - Brooklyn, NY - Sat, Jul 17, 2010
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Koer
Awesome new years show! No better way to bring in the new year than with A brain thrust mastery.
Music Hall of Williamsburg - Brooklyn, NY - Sat, Jul 17, 2010
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HeladoPinguino
A friend of mine made the comment- 'these guys are indie rock done right', and I totally agreed with him. They were full of energy (not to mention hilarious), and the venue was perfect for the show.
Music Hall of Williamsburg - Brooklyn, NY - Sat, Jul 17, 2010
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Angel25aj
These guys are great! Whether they're in front of 40 fans or 400.... they'll still rock it. Great energy thru out the whole performance.
Music Hall of Williamsburg - Brooklyn, NY - Sat, Jul 17, 2010
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MichelleRPh
I loved hearing them at such a small venue. They were amazing and the crowd was really into it. Plus they came to the merch booth afterwards for autographs and pictures.
Music Hall of Williamsburg - Brooklyn, NY - Sat, Jul 17, 2010
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USFooty
We are Scientists are an Indie band that is still an undiscovered gem in the US which is unfortunate since in Europe they are on a par with the likes of Hard Fi, Arctic Monkeys, Pigeon Detectives, Franz Ferdinand and the like. They have three incredible albums which makes for an incredible live show, especially in a small club, like in KC where they gave the audience a show to remember. They performed their entire repetoire thrilling an eager audience
Music Hall of Williamsburg - Brooklyn, NY - Sat, Jul 17, 2010
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SarahGL
W.A.S. are always an excellent concert. This was my 5th time seeing them live and every show has been fun, funny, and rockin! I've met Keith twice and he is really awesome and a cool person to talk to! Hope they keep making tons of good music!
Music Hall of Williamsburg - Brooklyn, NY - Sat, Jul 17, 2010
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MsDolly10
If you need to dance your "behind" off, this is where you need to go! Very cool guitar riffs and lots of fun! The 2 opening artists were great, too! It was my first time at the Music Hall of Williamsburg and I really liked this new venue! Enjoy!
Music Hall of Williamsburg - Brooklyn, NY - Sat, Jul 17, 2010
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Anonymous
It was amazing, I love these guys. The opening bands were great as well
Music Hall of Williamsburg - Brooklyn, NY - Sat, Jul 17, 2010
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olraydogg
I had never heard We Are Scientists and this show was an amazing surprises. I'm a fan now!
Music Hall of Williamsburg - Brooklyn, NY - Sat, Jul 17, 2010
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Dnastii
Not only do they sound identical to their albums but they always know how to put on a show. They not only cease to amazing playing their musical but they even throw on a little comedy act in between there songs. Not to mention that they are hilarious! While performing they always know how to get their crowd involved and they brought the whole show together. It was phenomenal. Not only did the audience enjoy them but they truly enjoy and loved every second of it as well. One complaint if any would be that vocals become hard to hear but i believe that it was definitely due to technical issues.
Middle East - Cambridge, MA - Thu, Jul 30, 2009
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Livelivelive
I admit I could not even name (let alone hum) any song by We are Scientists, but I had a funny feeling this might be good, and so I bought my ticket and trekked out to Williamsburg for the abnormally late show with low expectations, high enthusiasm, and my friend Jeanette, whom I'd seen Inception with earlier that day. When we arrived there was a line of about thirty young girls and effeminate boys in tight jeans waiting for the doors to open. I should mention that the Music Hall of Williamsburg, located in the heart of Hipsterland, on the L train, is a lovely space about the size of the old Theaterfabrik, but with a balcony. Once doors opened we moved quickly, and managed to get a spot right upfront by the waist-height stage (no barrier, yay!), and chatted away through the openers (a decent but poorly-rehearsed all-girl rock band called Bad Girlfriend and a bizarre British hipster with a guitar) until the headliners finally took the stage at midnight. The singer turned out to be a ridiculously attractive man with blue eyes, skinny jeans and a Def Lepard t-shirt, and his partner an equally well-groomed (though fuzzier) bassist who was quieter but just as funny. Though visually embodiments of ironic Hipsterdom, We are Scientists turned out to be musically quite sophisticated, and I LOVED the goofy banter in between songs. The crowd was a bit lackluster at first but quickly warmed to what seemed to be a string of hit songs, and I spent pretty much the entire show hopping and banging away, and after about an hour pretty much the entire crowd was jumping up and down in unison. At the end I was tired (1am, after all), but a bit sad that the show lasted only a bit over an hour, though I didn't get home until 3 am, so I guess it was okay that it ended when it did. Both Jeanette and I had a lovely time, and I cannot wait to get their entire catalog of music.
Middle East - Cambridge, MA - Thu, Jul 30, 2009
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Anonymous
One of the most fun shows I've been to in a while.
Middle East - Cambridge, MA - Thu, Jul 30, 2009
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shinji77
Really good sound, energy, and vibe. Liked how the goofed off with the other bands and joked around.
Middle East - Cambridge, MA - Thu, Jul 30, 2009
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Anonymous
Great show, sound quality was really good. They seemed to be having fun, though I wish the set went a little longer than just one encore!
Middle East - Cambridge, MA - Thu, Jul 30, 2009
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TheScientistNYC
I really enjoyed the concert, both the opening band and W.A.S. were great, very good sound, highly recommended! I will try to see them on 17th! The show was awesome!!!!!1
Middle East - Cambridge, MA - Thu, Jul 30, 2009
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nwaj
great show, but they didn't play my Altered Beast!
Middle East - Cambridge, MA - Thu, Jul 30, 2009
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bosoxfan17
The tickets said the show started at 8:00. We Are Scientists didn't go on until after 11:00. It wasn't worth the wait.
Middle East - Cambridge, MA - Thu, Jul 30, 2009
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britard
such a good show. so much engergy, lame crowd though. opening acts were AWFUL
Middle East - Cambridge, MA - Thu, Jul 30, 2009
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adrianne12345
I have been listening to We Are Scientists for a while and love their music. This was the first time I've seen them live and I was so impressed. They had so much energy, humor and talent. They didn't have to distract the listeners with ridiculous fancy light shows and videos projected on large screens on stage. Their music was awesome and their performance fantastic. They are a great live band and I would DEFINITELY see them again. This was by far the best show I've seen in a while. I got more than my money's worth.
Middle East - Cambridge, MA - Thu, Jul 30, 2009
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ArtWolf
Enjoyed the concert and it was a great venue. Will certainly go again.
Middle East - Cambridge, MA - Thu, Jul 30, 2009
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Perrin
The opening bands were nothing to write home about but the guys in WAS were pretty damn good.
Middle East - Cambridge, MA - Thu, Jul 30, 2009
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Star2005
Fantastic show last night! Cant wait for the new album!
Middle East - Cambridge, MA - Thu, Jul 30, 2009
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