Darwin Deez
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Darwin Deez is an American
indie band from New York City
signed to music label Lucky Number. The group's frontman Darwin Deez (Darwin Smith) attended Wesleyan University
and previously was a guitarist for the Creaky Boards and a rapper. They have released an album called Darwin Deez
during late 2009, which followed the release of the band's debut single, "Constellations
". In April 2010, the band released their second single, "Radar Detector
", which managed to reach #62 in the UK Singles Chart
, #5 on the UK Indie Chart
. He has appeared on the cover of the NME and was placed in the Top 10 of their annual Cool List. The band's self-titled debut album, Darwin Deez, was released on 12 April 2010 in the UK
and on Feb 22nd 2011 in the U.S.. The third single from the album, "Up In The Clouds
" was released on 12 July 2010.
In February 2011, They released a mixtape entitled Wonky Beats.
Darwin Deez embarked on a tour of Australia in April 2011, during which time they played at the Groovin the Moo festival and a number of side-shows alongside this tour.
United States
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indie band from New York City
New York City
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signed to music label Lucky Number. The group's frontman Darwin Deez (Darwin Smith) attended Wesleyan University
Wesleyan University
Wesleyan University is a private liberal arts college founded in 1831 and located in Middletown, Connecticut. According to the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, Wesleyan is the only Baccalaureate College in the nation that emphasizes undergraduate instruction in the arts and...
and previously was a guitarist for the Creaky Boards and a rapper. They have released an album called Darwin Deez
Darwin Deez (album)
-Singles:...
Debut album
The band began to receive public attention in the UKUnited Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
during late 2009, which followed the release of the band's debut single, "Constellations
Constellations (song)
*Digital Bundle-Chart performance:Although the single did not chart in the UK upon initial release, "Constellations" did debut at number 31 on the UK Indie Chart on 17 October 2010, the week prior to the re-release. On 24 October, the single climbed 16 places on the Indie Chart to number 15; but...
". In April 2010, the band released their second single, "Radar Detector
Radar Detector
"Radar Detector" is the second single from Alternative band Darwin Deez. It was released as a digital download on 25 April 2010 and also features on the self-titled debut album: "Darwin Deez".-Track listing:*Digital Download-Chart performance:...
", which managed to reach #62 in the UK Singles Chart
UK Singles Chart
The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ...
, #5 on the UK Indie Chart
UK Indie Chart
The UK Independent Chart or Indie Chart is a chart of the best-selling independent record releases in the UK.- History :In the wake of punk, small record labels began to spring up, as an outlet for artists that were unwilling to sign contracts with major record companies, or were not considered...
. He has appeared on the cover of the NME and was placed in the Top 10 of their annual Cool List. The band's self-titled debut album, Darwin Deez, was released on 12 April 2010 in the UK
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
and on Feb 22nd 2011 in the U.S.. The third single from the album, "Up In The Clouds
Up in the Clouds
"Up in the Clouds" is the third single from Alternative band Darwin Deez. It was released as a digital download on 11 July 2010 with a vinyl release the following day and also features on the self-titled debut album: Darwin Deez...
" was released on 12 July 2010.
In February 2011, They released a mixtape entitled Wonky Beats.
Darwin Deez embarked on a tour of Australia in April 2011, during which time they played at the Groovin the Moo festival and a number of side-shows alongside this tour.
Albums
| Year | Album details | Chart Peak Positions | |
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| UK UK Albums Chart The UK Albums Chart is a list of albums ranked by physical and digital sales in the United Kingdom. It is compiled every week by The Official Charts Company and broadcast on a Sunday on BBC Radio 1 , and published in Music Week magazine and on the OCC website .To qualify for the UK albums chart... |
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| 2010 | Darwin Deez Darwin Deez (album) -Singles:...
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61 | 3 |
Singles
| Year | Title | Peak Positions | Album | |
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| UK UK Singles Chart The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ... |
UK IND UK Indie Chart The UK Independent Chart or Indie Chart is a chart of the best-selling independent record releases in the UK.- History :In the wake of punk, small record labels began to spring up, as an outlet for artists that were unwilling to sign contracts with major record companies, or were not considered... |
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| 2009 | "Constellations Constellations (song) *Digital Bundle-Chart performance:Although the single did not chart in the UK upon initial release, "Constellations" did debut at number 31 on the UK Indie Chart on 17 October 2010, the week prior to the re-release. On 24 October, the single climbed 16 places on the Indie Chart to number 15; but... " |
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| 2010 | "Radar Detector Radar Detector "Radar Detector" is the second single from Alternative band Darwin Deez. It was released as a digital download on 25 April 2010 and also features on the self-titled debut album: "Darwin Deez".-Track listing:*Digital Download-Chart performance:... " |
62 | 5 | |
| "Up In The Clouds Up in the Clouds "Up in the Clouds" is the third single from Alternative band Darwin Deez. It was released as a digital download on 11 July 2010 with a vinyl release the following day and also features on the self-titled debut album: Darwin Deez... " |
120 | 13 | ||
| "Constellations" (re-release Reissue A reissue is the repeated issue of a published work. In common usage, it refers to an album which has been released at least once before and is released again, sometimes with alterations or additions.... ) |
174 | 15 | ||
| 2010 | "Bad Day" | – | – |
Music videos
| Year | Title | Director |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | "Radar Detector" | Ace Norton |
| "Up In the Clouds" | Tom Kingsley | |
| "Constellations" | Terri Timely | |
| "DNA" | Miles Crawford | |