Death and the Penguin (band)

Death and the Penguin
Death and the Penguin
Background information
Origin	London, United Kingdom
Genres	Rock, math rock, indie
Years active	2013–present
Labels	Best Before Records
Website	Death and the Penguin
Members	Tobias Smith Christopher Olsen Andy Acred Timothy Brennik

Death and the Penguin are a four-piece rock band from London, United Kingdom.

Formed in 2013, the band consists of vocalist/guitarist Tobias Smith, guitarist/vocalist Christopher Olsen, bassist/vocalist Andy Acred and drummer/vocalist Timothy Brennik. The band's musical style has been described as a combination of hardcore, indie and math rock, and has been compared to established acts such as The Mars Volta, Radiohead and Minus The Bear. The band are also notable for wearing wooden bow ties during live performances.

The band's debut single, 'Strange Times', was released through Best Before Records in November 2013, aired on BBC INTRODUCING, XFM and Amazing Radio as well as a compilation by the Big Scary Monsters Recording Company in December 2013. The Music Video for 'Strange Times' was published in November 2013. Second single, 'Snuffed Out' (produced by Sam King), was released in June 2014 through Best Before Records and featured on the Vevo HQ Alternative/ Indie Mix 2014.

The band's debut EP 'Accidents Happen' was released on 9 June 2014 on Best Before Records.

The band have played extensively around London locations such as Hoxton, Brixton and Islington.

In July 2014 their first headline tour took place across many various locations in the UK with the support from Speaking In Italics.