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The EFFECTS

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.

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The EFFECTS
OriginWashington, DC, United States
GenresRock, math rock
Years active2014–present
LabelDischord Records
MembersDevin Ocampo
Matthew Dowling
David Rich
Websitethe-effects.com

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)
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