Wreck and Reference


Wreck and Reference is an experimental rock group based in Los Angeles, California. Their sound is characterized by experimentation with a wide variety of vocal styles over electronic instrumentation, composed of samples and synthesizers, and acoustic drums. The group has been closely associated with San Francisco-based record label The Flenser.

History

Wreck and Reference begun as a garage project in Davis, CA in 2009. The band began drawing mainstream attention after the release of the Y̶o̶u̶t̶h̶ LP and the C̶o̶n̶t̶e̶n̶t̶ EP in 2012. In 2014 their second full length Want was met with some critical acclaim and featured on "The Best Metal Albums of 2014" list by Pitchfork. Want was followed by a 75 track online-only release of the samples used to create the electronic instrumentals on the record. Common themes on the albums include depression, anxiety, and pessimism, drawing influence largely from personal events, philosophy, and literature, especially Cormac McCarthy. The band has a notable Twitter account.

Members

Studio albums
EPs
Misc.