# Wreck and Reference

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**Wreck and Reference** is an [experimental rock](/source/Experimental_rock) group based in [Los Angeles](/source/Los_Angeles), California.

## History

Wreck and Reference (sometimes stylized as Wreck & Reference or W&R) started out as a garage project in [Davis, California](/source/Davis,_California), in 2008.[1] In 2012, the band released an LP, *Y̶o̶u̶t̶h* (pronounced "No Youth") and in 2013, released an EP, *C̶o̶n̶t̶e̶n̶t* (pronounced "No Content").[2] Later in 2014, their second full-length album *Want* was featured on "The Best Metal Albums of 2014" list by [Pitchfork](/source/Pitchfork_Media).[3][4] *Want* was followed by a 75-track, online-only release of the samples used to create the electronic instrumentals on the record.[5]

## Members

### Current lineup

- Felix Skinner – vocals, production (2008–present)
- Ignat Frege – vocals, production, drums (2008–present)

### Former members

- Sam Chiang – guitars (?-2011)[6]

## Discography

**Studio albums**

- *No Youth* (2012)
- *Want* (2014)
- *Indifferent Rivers Romance End* (2016)
- *Absolute Still Life* (2019)
- *Stay Calm* (2025)

**EPs**

- *Black Cassette* (2011)
- *No Content* (2013)
- *Alien Pains* (2018)

**Miscellaneous**

- *Spill/Fill* (2014)

## References

1. ["BLACK CASSETTE...CVLT Nation interviews WRECK & REFERENCE -"](http://www.cvltnation.com/black-cassette-cvlt-nation-interviews-wreck-reference/). *CVLT Nation*. 2011-04-26. Retrieved 2016-12-01.

1. ["Close Your Eyes: Wreck And Reference's Creepy Video"](https://www.npr.org/sections/allsongs/2013/04/16/177489238/were-not-sure-whats-happening-in-this-wreck-and-reference-video). *NPR.org*. Retrieved 2016-12-01.

1. ["Music Review: Wreck and Reference - Want"](http://www.tinymixtapes.com/music-review/wreck-and-reference-want). *Tiny Mix Tapes*. Retrieved 2016-12-01.

1. ["The Best Metal Albums of 2014 | Pitchfork"](http://pitchfork.com/features/show-no-mercy/9567-the-best-metal-albums-of-2014/). *pitchfork.com*. 29 December 2014. Retrieved 2016-12-01.

1. ["Interview: Wreck and Reference"](http://www.tinymixtapes.com/features/wreck-and-reference). *Tiny Mix Tapes*. Retrieved 2016-12-01.

1. [https://www.invisibleoranges.com/interview-wreck-and-reference/](https://www.invisibleoranges.com/interview-wreck-and-reference/)

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