The EFFECTS explained

The EFFECTS
Origin:	Washington, DC, United States
Genre:	Rock, math rock
Years Active:	2014–present
Label:	Dischord Records
Current Members:	Devin Ocampo Matthew Dowling David Rich

The Effects (stylized as the EFFECTS) are a Washington, D.C. based math rock band consisting of Devin Ocampo, Matthew Dowling, and David Rich. They have released four digital EPs and a full-length album, Eyes to the Light, on Dischord Records.^[1]

Formed in Washington, D.C. in 2014, the band's music takes inspiration from indie rock, post-hardcore, and progressive rock and has been described as providing an "updated take on the D.C. sound."^[2]

Ocampo is a former member of the Washington, D.C. groups Faraquet, Medications, Smart Went Crazy, and Deathfix. Additionally, he has toured and recorded with Beauty Pill, Mary Timony, and J. Robbins.^[3] Dowling was a member of D.C.-based indie rock band, Deleted Scenes and Rich performed in the band Buildings .^[4]

The trio's debut album was greeted with praise in Washington City Paper,^[5] Bandcamp Daily,^[6] and Post-Trash.^[7]

Discography

Studio albums

• Eyes to the Light (Dischord Records, 2017)

Singles and EPs

• "Blister" b/w "Old Soul" (self-released, 2014)
• "Essentially Broken" b/w "The Clarity Of Open Spaces" (self-released, 2015)
• "Fix As The Reason" b/w "Close The Gap" (self-released, 2015)

External links

• • Devin Ocampo Discusses The Effects, DIY, and Having Fun
• The EFFECTS Can’t Take It Anymore
• The Effects – ‘Eyes To The Light’

Notes and References

1. Web site: Dischord Records: The EFFECTS' debut LP "Eyes to the Light" out September 29th on LP/CD/Digital. Dischord Records.
2. Web site: Stream two new tracks from D.C. darlings The Effects. Marah. Eakin.
3. Web site: D.C.'s Best Lifer 2016 - Washington City Paper. Washington City Paper.
4. Web site: Buildings - Everything in Parallel (sckts35). Dischord Records.
5. Web site: The Effects' "Eyes to the Light" Reviewed - Washington City Paper. Washington City Paper.
6. Web site: Album of the Day: The Effects "Eyes to the Light" - Bandcamp. Bandcamp.
7. Web site: The Effects "Eyes to the Light" Album Review - Post-Trash. Post-Trash.