Giants of Science | |
Background: | group_or_band |
Origin: | Brisbane, Queensland, Australia |
Genre: | Geek rock |
Years Active: | 1999–present |
Label: | Rhythm Ace, Plus One Records |
Associated Acts: | The Gin Club |
Website: | https://www.plusonerecords.com.au/project/giants-of-science/ |
Current Members: | Ben Salter Ben Tuite Steve Lynagh Matt "Tanzie" Tanner |
Giants of Science is an Australian geek rock band formed in Brisbane, Queensland in 1999. They refer to their music as "nerd-core" and have been influenced by Split Enz Swervedriver, Sparklehorse, Superchunk, Brisbane underground rockers the KT26ers, and Sonic's Rendezvous Band.[1] They have supported MC5, Rollins Band, A Perfect Circle, and Mudhoney[2] and have toured in Canada.[3] [4] Their album Here Is The Punishment debuted at #4 on the national AIR independent albums chart.[5]