# The Dead Science > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/The_Dead_Science > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/The_Dead_Science.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Dead_Science > Source revision: 1348840261 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) Experimental pop band The Dead Science Years active 1999-2015, 2023 Labels Absolutely Kosher Constellation Members Jherek Bischoff Nick Tamburro Sam Mickens Past members Korum Bischoff (1999-2005) Serena Tideman, cello (1999) **The Dead Science** (formerly The Sweet Science) was an [experimental pop](/source/Experimental_music) band based in [Seattle](/source/Seattle). The band consists of guitarist/vocalist [Sam Mickens](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Sam_Mickens&action=edit&redlink=1), [Jherek Bischoff](/source/Jherek_Bischoff) on [bass](/source/Bass_(instrument)) and [Nick Tamburro](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Nick_Tamburro&action=edit&redlink=1) on [drums](/source/Drum_kit). Jherek Bischoff's brother [Korum](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Korum_Bischoff&action=edit&redlink=1) was the drummer from the band's inception in 1999 through 2005. Tamburro, who'd shared drumming duties with him on the recording of [Frost Giant](/source/Frost_Giant_(album)) and had previously acted as The Dead Science's [touring](/source/Concert_tour) drummer, joined permanently upon his departure. Korum is still credited on the band's label page with "guidance, stability and sometimes drums." Their music is heavily influenced by their training as [jazz](/source/Jazz) musicians and involvement in the avant-garde music of a number of artists, most notably [Xiu Xiu](/source/Xiu_Xiu) and [Degenerate Art Ensemble](/source/Degenerate_Art_Ensemble). Mickens has also cited [Prince](/source/Prince_(artist)) as an influence on his vocal style, often noted in reviews of the bands' work for its use of [falsetto](/source/Falsetto).[1] The trio self-released their limited-run debut EP, *Galactose*, under their original moniker, The Sweet Science, before giving up the name due to a [cease-and-desist order](/source/Cease-and-desist_order) from another band.[2] Following the name change, The Dead Science released their debut album, *[Submariner](/source/Submariner_(album))*, on [Absolutely Kosher Records](/source/Absolutely_Kosher_Records) in 2003. This was followed by the release of their second EP, *[Bird Bones in the Bughouse](/source/Bird_Bones_in_the_Bughouse)*, in 2004, their second album, *[Frost Giant](/source/Frost_Giant_(album))*, in 2005, and a third EP *[Crepuscule with The Dead Science](/source/Crepuscule_With_The_Dead_Science)* in 2006. They were also named winner in the 'Jazz/Experimental' category in [Seattle Weekly](/source/Seattle_Weekly)'s 2006 Music Awards.[3] In 2008, the band signed to [Constellation Records](/source/Constellation_Records_(Canada)), with whom they released their third album, *Villainaire*.[4] The band reunited in 2023 for a performance commemorating the 20th anniversary of Submariner. ## Discography Albums: - 2003 *[Submariner](/source/Submariner_(album))* ([Absolutely Kosher](/source/Absolutely_Kosher)) - 2005 *[Frost Giant](/source/Frost_Giant_(album))* ([Absolutely Kosher](/source/Absolutely_Kosher)) - 2008 *[Villainaire](/source/Villainaire)* (Constellation) EPs: - 1999 *Galactose* (self-released, as The Sweet Science) - 2004 *[Bird Bones in the Bughouse](/source/Bird_Bones_in_the_Bughouse)* ([Absolutely Kosher](/source/Absolutely_Kosher)) - 2006 *[Crepuscule with The Dead Science](/source/Crepuscule_With_The_Dead_Science)* ([Slender Means Society](/source/Slender_Means_Society)) 7" Records: - 2006 *split 7-inch* with [Xiu Xiu](/source/Xiu_Xiu) ([Deathbomb Arc](/source/Deathbomb_Arc)) - 2007 *[split 7-inch](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Sholi/The_Dead_Science_split_7-inch&action=edit&redlink=1)* with [Sholi](/source/Sholi) ([KDVS](/source/KDVS)) - 2007 *[split 7-inch](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Parenthetical_Girls/The_Dead_Science_split_7-inch&action=edit&redlink=1)* with [Parenthetical Girls](/source/Parenthetical_Girls) ([Obsolete Vernacular](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Silencio_Records&action=edit&redlink=1)) - 2007 *[7-inch](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Tomlab_Alphabet_Series:_The_Letter_V_7-inch&action=edit&redlink=1) Tomlab Alphabet Series: The Letter V* (Tomlab) - 2008 *[7-inch](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Throne_of_Blood_(The_Jump_Off)_7-inch&action=edit&redlink=1) Throne of Blood (The Jump Off)* (Constellation) Compilation Appearances: - 2002 Mass Transit (as *The Sweet Science*) ([Woodson Lateral](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Woodson_Lateral&action=edit&redlink=1)) - 2005 YETI Magazine #3 compilation - 2007 The Second Marriage Records Compilation ([Marriage](/source/Marriage_Records)) - 2008 [David Shrigley](/source/David_Shrigley)'s Worried Noodles (Tomlab) Mixtapes: - [Date Unknown](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Date_Unknown&action=edit&redlink=1) Ponies in a Stable - 2008 School Of Villainy - The Villainaire Prequel ## References 1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** Chambliss, Anneli. (Sep. 11, 2006) [The Dead Science -- noun phrase: unflinching stare into the indefinable](http://www.spacecityrock.com/features/deadscience1.shtml). Retrieved Sep. 22, 2006. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** Brown, Cory. (Mar 2003) ["Absolutely Kosher - news. The Dead Science."](https://web.archive.org/web/20030623001401/http://www.absolutelykosher.com/newsmar03.htm) Retrieved Sept. 22, 2006. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** Barr, Brian J. and Shimp, Rachel. (May 10, 2006) ["The Winners Are...: The results of Seattle Weekly's 2005 Music Awards poll"](http://www.seattleweekly.com/music/0619/winners.php) [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20060819142104/http://www.seattleweekly.com/music/0619/winners.php) 2006-08-19 at the [Wayback Machine](/source/Wayback_Machine). Retrieved Sep. 23, 2006. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** [The Dead Science on Constellation](http://www.imposemagazine.com/mag/index.php/2008/03/28/the-dead-science-on-constellation/) ## External links - [Official band site](http://www.thedeadscience.com/) - [Absolutely Kosher (record label)](http://www.absolutelykosher.com) [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20061220174322/http://www.absolutelykosher.com/) December 20, 2006, at the [Wayback Machine](/source/Wayback_Machine) - [Absolutely Kosher's page for The Dead Science](http://www.absolutelykosher.com) [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20061220174322/http://www.absolutelykosher.com/) December 20, 2006, at the [Wayback Machine](/source/Wayback_Machine) - [AllMusic entry](https://www.allmusic.com/artist/p562449) - [Myspace profile](http://www.myspace.com/thedeadscience) - downloadable and/or streaming MP3s, current tour dates. v t e The Dead Science Jherek Bischoff Nick Tamburro Sam Mickens Studio albums Submariner Frost Giant Villainaire EPs Galactose Bird Bones in the Bughouse Crepuscule with the Dead Science Authority control databases: Artists MusicBrainz --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [The Dead Science](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Dead_Science) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Dead_Science?action=history)). 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