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What’s the recipe? We start with a guitar riff that you love, over the top lyrics recited with righteous melody, and vocals registering on the low end of baritone pushed to its limits. Add some backing high-end wailing for depth along with some frenetic rhythm guitar and it’s time to dance.  Our sound has been described as “Elvis Costello on steroids” and “a bit Parquet Courts…a bit parent rock”.

While Pavan Singh (lead guitar/lead vocals) and Kirk Stensrud (guitar/vocals) have been been playing and writing together in basements since their teenage years, they are new to the Calgary music scene after Pavan’s return from living in Europe and India.  Thankfully, they have the guidance of skilled veteran bass player Blair Lipkind who previously performed with Calgary’s Moyo Combo. Multi-talented Matthew Anderson started as a third guitar player, but quickly mastered the drums to fill the rhythm section.

Science is Fiction are heading into the studio this winter to record their first full LP, with producer Chris Dadge at Bug Incision studio. Expect all new tracks with a more diverse sound on this follow up their EP “Don’t Everybody Thank Me At Once”, which made appearances on the Canadian college charts back in 2019.

That EP was recorded at the National Music Centre and mixed by local Calgary legend Lorrie Matheson in 2018, but you’d be forgiven for mistaking it for 1978.  It makes sense, since they had access to the NMC’s amazing collection.  Pavan was playing through a classic amp donated by Neil Young and Matt produced his rich, warm tone on a vintage Ludwig kit.

Science is Fiction is:

  • Pavan Singh – Vocals and Guitar
  • Kirk Stensrud – Vocals and Guitar
  • Blair Lipkind – Bass
  • Matt Anderson – Drums

Highlights

Press

“You don’t have to be a nerd to dig these catchy little pop and new-wave nuggets, but it can’t hurt.” – https://tinnitist.com/2019/10/10/northern-songs-four-canadian-indie-releases-worth-your-time-and-money/

“their debut EP Don’t Everyone Thank Me at Once also vibes a solid glam Lou Reed élan on “Kissing You” and “Awkward Girl.” – https://poprockrecord.com/2020/01/15/poprock-records-25-must-have-lps-for-2019/

“Science is Fiction is if Mac Demarco dipped into rougher rock and switched out his angelic holy grail pedal for a muddier and heavier sound.” – https://www.rezantereview.com/

“they get the energy flowing right from the opening song’s addictive, melodic riffs” – http://www.jpsmusicblog.com/2019/10/new-rock-filled-releases-from-astronots.html

“Like a favorite pair of jeans that you just can’t let go, their sound is broken in, a little rough around the edges, and fit any occasion.” – https://mstakenviews.wordpress.com/2019/10/10/review-science-is-fiction-dont-everybody-thank-me-at-once/

“a glorious, nostalgic and infectious 15 minutes you won’t want to end anytime soon” – https://takeeffectreviews.com/reviews-42#/scienceisfictiondonteverybodythankmeatonce/

“Get ready to meet your new favorite band! Ladies and gents, meet Science is Fiction!” – http://www.stagerightsecrets.com/our-exclusive-chat-with-science-is-fiction/

“The simplicity, the catchiness, and the energy are only a few reasons why you’ll love this song.” – https://keepwalkingmusic.com/science-is-fiction-awkward-girl/

“Calgary based power-pop band Science Is Fiction really knows how to rev up a beat and work up the dance floor” – https://www.divideandconquermusic.com/indie-music-album-reviews/science-is-fiction-dont-everybody-thank-me-at-once

Photos

Photos courtesy: https://www.shotbyjoe.ca/ and https://karyssaleighphotos.darkroom.tech/

Contact

For more information, promo requests, or to arrange an interview, contact: info@scienceisfiction.net

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