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{{Short description|American post-hardcore band}} |
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| name = Lower Definition |
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| origin = [[San Diego, California]] |
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| genre = {{hlist|[[Post-hardcore]]|[[experimental rock]]}} |
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| years_active = 2002–2011, 2020—present |
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| label = [[Ferret Music|Ferret]] |
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| associated_acts = [[Of Mice & Men (band)|Of Mice & Men]], [[Dance Gavin Dance]], [[Emarosa]] |
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| website |
| website = [https://www.facebook.com/lowerd10year/ facebook.com/lowerd10year] |
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| current_members = Eddy Marshburn<br />Valentino Arteaga<br />Matt Geise<br />Stefan Toler<br />Mark Luciano |
| current_members = Eddy Marshburn<br />Valentino Arteaga<br />Matt Geise<br />Stefan Toler<br />Mark Luciano |
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| past_members = Willie Caldwell<br />Korey Severson<br />Jordan Wark<br |
| past_members = Willie Caldwell<br />Korey Severson<br />Jordan Wark<br />Michael McCullough<br />Kerry Carter<br />Esteban Baena |
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'''Lower Definition''' is an American [[post-hardcore]] band from [[San Diego, California]], United States, formed in 2002. The band released |
'''Lower Definition''' is an American [[post-hardcore]] band from [[San Diego, California]], United States, formed in 2002. The band released two studio albums and six EPs before disbanding in 2009.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://killyourstereo.com/news/967749/lower-definition-lose-members-possibly-break-up/|title=Lower Definition lose members & possibly break up | News|website=Killyourstereo.com|accessdate=2020-03-29}}</ref> After that they released an EP in 2011 called 'The Infinite Et Cetera'.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://lowerdefinitiondemos.bandcamp.com/album/the-infinite-et-cetera|title=Lower Definition - The Infinite Et Cetera (EP) (2011)|website=Bandcamp.com|accessdate=2020-09-25}}</ref> In 2020 the band reunited and has since released 4 songs. |
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==History== |
==History== |
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===2002-2009=== |
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Lower Definition was formed in 2002 by Eddy Marshburn and Valentino Arteaga. Marshburn's sister introduced the two and they began rehearsing, soon connecting with other musicians. The band started out playing in the all-ages scene of San Diego.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.rock3music.com/rock-band-artist-interviews/5438-eddy-marshburn-lower-definition-talks-rock3.html|title=Eddy Marshburn of Lower Definition talks to Rock3 - Rock3 Rock News & Music Reviews|website=Rock3music.com|accessdate=2020-03-29}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.nataliezworld.com/2008/08/lower-definition-interview.html|title=Lower Definition Interview|website=Nataliezworld.com|accessdate=2020-03-29}}</ref> |
Lower Definition was formed in 2002 by Eddy Marshburn and Valentino Arteaga. Marshburn's sister introduced the two and they began rehearsing, soon connecting with other musicians. The band started out playing in the all-ages scene of San Diego.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.rock3music.com/rock-band-artist-interviews/5438-eddy-marshburn-lower-definition-talks-rock3.html|title=Eddy Marshburn of Lower Definition talks to Rock3 - Rock3 Rock News & Music Reviews|website=Rock3music.com|accessdate=2020-03-29}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.nataliezworld.com/2008/08/lower-definition-interview.html|title=Lower Definition Interview|website=Nataliezworld.com|accessdate=2020-03-29}}</ref> |
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The band, still unsigned, won a slot on the Taste of Chaos tour at the [[San Diego Sports Arena]] in 2006 resulting from a contest held by MySpace. Their demo song "Higher Than Kites" features Vic Fuentes of [[Pierce The Veil]]. At [[Mira Mesa, California|Mira Mesa]]'s Epicentre a month later, lead singer Jordan Wark surprised fans and his four bandmates when he announced onstage that he'd be leaving the band. Matt Geise came from the band The Red Sky to replace Wark on vocals. In 2007, they independently released their debut album, ''Moths'' featuring Geise for the first time as their vocalist on an any recording.<ref name="auto">{{Cite web|url=https://www.sandiegoreader.com/bands/lower-definition/|title=Lower Definition | San Diego Reader|website=Sandiegoreader.com|accessdate=2020-03-29}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sandiegopunk.com/interviews/lowerdefinition.php |title= |
The band, still unsigned, won a slot on the Taste of Chaos tour at the [[San Diego Sports Arena]] in 2006 resulting from a contest held by MySpace. Their demo song "Higher Than Kites" features Vic Fuentes of [[Pierce The Veil]]. At [[Mira Mesa, California|Mira Mesa]]'s Epicentre a month later, lead singer Jordan Wark surprised fans and his four bandmates when he announced onstage that he'd be leaving the band. Matt Geise came from the band The Red Sky to replace Wark on vocals. In 2007, they independently released their debut album, ''Moths'' featuring Geise for the first time as their vocalist on an any recording.<ref name="auto">{{Cite web|url=https://www.sandiegoreader.com/bands/lower-definition/|title=Lower Definition | San Diego Reader|website=Sandiegoreader.com|accessdate=2020-03-29}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sandiegopunk.com/interviews/lowerdefinition.php |title=San Diego Punk - Punk rock and indie music from San Diego, California |accessdate=2011-02-07 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110716003657/http://www.sandiegopunk.com/interviews/lowerdefinition.php |archivedate=2011-07-16 }}</ref> |
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In 2008, they released '' |
In 2008, they released ''The Greatest of All Lost Arts'' on [[Ferret Music|Ferret Records]], featuring guest vocals from [[Jonny Craig]]. The band went on the Party Star Tour with [[Dance Gavin Dance]] and [[A Static Lullaby]] to promote its release.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H62LxQpWhbQ |title=Lower Definition Interview - YouTube |website=www.youtube.com |access-date=17 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140619222111/http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H62LxQpWhbQ |archive-date=19 June 2014 |url-status=dead}}</ref> Arteaga and bassist Stefan Toler quit the band in February, 2009 causing the band to suffer their first hiatus.<ref name="auto"/> |
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===2009-2011=== |
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==2009-present: Inactivity and 10 Year Reunion Show== |
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The band re-formed when Matt Geise and Eddy Marshburn put together a new lineup in late 2009 with Willie Caldwell, Korey Severson, and Michael McCullough. The band started recording with [[Chad Ackerman]] (formerly of [[Destroy the Runner]]) and posted demos to their Myspace. Since the band's reformation they went on the No Bummer Summer Tour with [[Gwen Stacy (band)|Gwen Stacy]] and the Mac N Dank Tour with Conditions. They also toured with [[Jamie's Elsewhere]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.alterthepress.com/2010/03/lower-definition-us-tour-with-jamies.html|title=Lower Definition US Tour with Jamie's Elsewhere|first=Sean|last=Reid|website=Alterthepress.com|accessdate=2020-03-29}}</ref> They finished recording their new EP entitled "The Infinite Et Cetera", available at their bandcamp website.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://lowerdefinitiondemos.bandcamp.com/|title=The Infinite Et Cetera, by Lower Definition|website=Lowerdefinitiondemos.bandcamp.com|accessdate=2020-03-29}}</ref> |
The band re-formed when Matt Geise and Eddy Marshburn put together a new lineup in late 2009 with Willie Caldwell, Korey Severson, and Michael McCullough. The band started recording with [[Chad Ackerman]] (formerly of [[Destroy the Runner]]) and posted demos to their Myspace. Since the band's reformation they went on the No Bummer Summer Tour with [[Gwen Stacy (band)|Gwen Stacy]] and the Mac N Dank Tour with Conditions. They also toured with [[Jamie's Elsewhere]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.alterthepress.com/2010/03/lower-definition-us-tour-with-jamies.html|title=Lower Definition US Tour with Jamie's Elsewhere|first=Sean|last=Reid|website=Alterthepress.com|accessdate=2020-03-29}}</ref> They finished recording their new EP entitled "The Infinite Et Cetera", available at their bandcamp website.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://lowerdefinitiondemos.bandcamp.com/|title=The Infinite Et Cetera, by Lower Definition|website=Lowerdefinitiondemos.bandcamp.com|accessdate=2020-03-29}}</ref> |
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Matt Geise has said from several of his Twitter updates that he was no longer lead singer for the band.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://chorus.fm/|title=chorus.fm|website=Chorus.fm|accessdate=2020-03-29}}</ref> Since then, Lower Definition has gone in a state of Inactivity. In 2016, Geise released a 3-song EP under the moniker Low End Talk.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://lowendtalk.bandcamp.com/album/talk|title=TALK, by LOW END TALK|website=Lowendtalk.bandcamp.com|accessdate=2020-03-29}}</ref> |
Matt Geise has said from several of his Twitter updates that he was no longer lead singer for the band.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://chorus.fm/|title=chorus.fm|website=Chorus.fm|accessdate=2020-03-29}}</ref> Since then, Lower Definition has gone in a state of Inactivity. In 2016, Geise released a 3-song EP under the moniker Low End Talk.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://lowendtalk.bandcamp.com/album/talk|title=TALK, by LOW END TALK|website=Lowendtalk.bandcamp.com|accessdate=2020-03-29}}</ref> |
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===2018-Present: 10 Year Reunion Show and New Album=== |
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In October 2018, after an extended period of inactivity, the band announced a reunion show in honor of the ten year anniversary of their album ''The Greatest of All Lost Arts.'' Initially slated to perform the side stage at San Diego's SOMA venue on December |
In October 2018, after an extended period of inactivity, the band announced a reunion show in honor of the ten year anniversary of their album ''The Greatest of All Lost Arts.'' Initially slated to perform the side stage at San Diego's SOMA venue on December 14, rapid ticket sales quickly escalated them to the main stage. Shortly after, they announced the show would be supported by Night Verses and Dead American. The current lineup for the reunion show features Matt Geise, Eddy Marshburn, Valentino Arteaga, Stefan Toler, and Mark Luciano.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/lowerd10year/|title=Lower Definition|website=Facebook.com|accessdate=2020-03-29}}</ref> |
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In 2020 Lower Definition got back together and is working on a new album which will be released 2021. On April 2 the band released a single from their upcoming album entitled "Grief Eater".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.deadpress.co.uk/news-lower-definition-return-with-new-song-grief-eater/|title=NEWS: Lower Definition return with new song, 'Grief Eater'!|date=2 April 2021|accessdate=2021-04-09}}</ref> |
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==Band members== |
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'''Current lineup''' |
'''Current lineup''' |
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*Matt Geise – lead vocals <small>(2007–2011 |
*Matt Geise – lead vocals <small>(2007–2011, 2020–present) </small> |
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*Eddy Marshburn – lead guitar <small>(2002–2011 |
*Eddy Marshburn – lead guitar <small>(2002–2011, 2020–present) </small> |
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*Stefan Toler – bass <small>(2002–2009 |
*Stefan Toler – bass <small>(2002–2009, 2020–present) </small> |
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*Valentino Arteaga – drums <small> (2002–2009 |
*Valentino Arteaga – drums <small> (2002–2009, 2020–present) </small> |
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*Mark Luciano - rhythm guitar <small>(2004- |
*Mark Luciano - rhythm guitar <small>(2004-2008, 2020–present) </small> |
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'''Former members''' |
'''Former members''' |
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* Jordan Wark – vocals <small>(2005–2007)</small> |
* Jordan Wark – vocals <small>(2005–2007)</small> |
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*Willie Caldwell – rhythm guitar <small>(2009–2011)</small> |
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* Michael McCullough – bass <small>(2009–2011)</small> |
* Michael McCullough – bass <small>(2009–2011)</small> |
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* Korey Severson – drums <small>(2009–2011)</small> |
* Korey Severson – drums <small>(2009–2011)</small> |
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'''Timeline''' |
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==Discography== |
==Discography== |
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*''Rough EP'' <small>(Self-released, 2005)</small> |
*''Rough EP'' <small>(Self-released, 2005)</small> |
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*''Demo 2005'' <small>(Self-released, 2005)</small> |
*''Demo 2005'' <small>(Self-released, 2005)</small> |
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*''Fall 2006 Demo'' <small>(Self-released, 2006)</small> |
*''Fall 2006 Demo'' <small>(Self-released, 2006)</small>* |
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*''Moths'' <small>(Self-released, 2007)</small> |
*''Moths'' <small>(Self-released, 2007)</small> |
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*''[[The Greatest of All Lost Arts]]'' <small>([[Ferret Music|Ferret Records]], July 8, 2008)</small> |
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Lower Definition | |
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Origin | San Diego, California |
Genres | |
Years active | 2002–2011, 2020—present |
Labels | Ferret |
Members | Eddy Marshburn Valentino Arteaga Matt Geise Stefan Toler Mark Luciano |
Past members | Willie Caldwell Korey Severson Jordan Wark Michael McCullough Kerry Carter Esteban Baena |
Website | facebook.com/lowerd10year |
Lower Definition is an American post-hardcore band from San Diego, California, United States, formed in 2002. The band released two studio albums and six EPs before disbanding in 2009.[1] After that they released an EP in 2011 called 'The Infinite Et Cetera'.[2] In 2020 the band reunited and has since released 4 songs.
History
[edit]2002-2009
[edit]Lower Definition was formed in 2002 by Eddy Marshburn and Valentino Arteaga. Marshburn's sister introduced the two and they began rehearsing, soon connecting with other musicians. The band started out playing in the all-ages scene of San Diego.[3][4]
The band, still unsigned, won a slot on the Taste of Chaos tour at the San Diego Sports Arena in 2006 resulting from a contest held by MySpace. Their demo song "Higher Than Kites" features Vic Fuentes of Pierce The Veil. At Mira Mesa's Epicentre a month later, lead singer Jordan Wark surprised fans and his four bandmates when he announced onstage that he'd be leaving the band. Matt Geise came from the band The Red Sky to replace Wark on vocals. In 2007, they independently released their debut album, Moths featuring Geise for the first time as their vocalist on an any recording.[5][6]
In 2008, they released The Greatest of All Lost Arts on Ferret Records, featuring guest vocals from Jonny Craig. The band went on the Party Star Tour with Dance Gavin Dance and A Static Lullaby to promote its release.[7] Arteaga and bassist Stefan Toler quit the band in February, 2009 causing the band to suffer their first hiatus.[5]
2009-2011
[edit]The band re-formed when Matt Geise and Eddy Marshburn put together a new lineup in late 2009 with Willie Caldwell, Korey Severson, and Michael McCullough. The band started recording with Chad Ackerman (formerly of Destroy the Runner) and posted demos to their Myspace. Since the band's reformation they went on the No Bummer Summer Tour with Gwen Stacy and the Mac N Dank Tour with Conditions. They also toured with Jamie's Elsewhere.[8] They finished recording their new EP entitled "The Infinite Et Cetera", available at their bandcamp website.[9]
Matt Geise has said from several of his Twitter updates that he was no longer lead singer for the band.[10] Since then, Lower Definition has gone in a state of Inactivity. In 2016, Geise released a 3-song EP under the moniker Low End Talk.[11]
2018-Present: 10 Year Reunion Show and New Album
[edit]In October 2018, after an extended period of inactivity, the band announced a reunion show in honor of the ten year anniversary of their album The Greatest of All Lost Arts. Initially slated to perform the side stage at San Diego's SOMA venue on December 14, rapid ticket sales quickly escalated them to the main stage. Shortly after, they announced the show would be supported by Night Verses and Dead American. The current lineup for the reunion show features Matt Geise, Eddy Marshburn, Valentino Arteaga, Stefan Toler, and Mark Luciano.[12] In 2020 Lower Definition got back together and is working on a new album which will be released 2021. On April 2 the band released a single from their upcoming album entitled "Grief Eater".[13]
Band members
[edit]
Current lineup
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Former members
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Discography
[edit]EPs & Demos
[edit]- Upon Fallen Ashes (Self-released, 2003)
- Early 2004 Demo (Self-released, 2004)
- Winter Tour 2004–2005 Sample (Self-released, 2004–2005)
- Rough EP (Self-released, 2005)
- Demo 2005 (Self-released, 2005)
- Fall 2006 Demo (Self-released, 2006)*
- The Infinite Et Cetera (Self-released, 2011)
Studio albums
[edit]- Moths (Self-released, 2007)
- The Greatest of All Lost Arts (Ferret Records, July 8, 2008)
References
[edit]- ^ "Lower Definition lose members & possibly break up | News". Killyourstereo.com. Retrieved 2020-03-29.
- ^ "Lower Definition - The Infinite Et Cetera (EP) (2011)". Bandcamp.com. Retrieved 2020-09-25.
- ^ "Eddy Marshburn of Lower Definition talks to Rock3 - Rock3 Rock News & Music Reviews". Rock3music.com. Retrieved 2020-03-29.
- ^ "Lower Definition Interview". Nataliezworld.com. Retrieved 2020-03-29.
- ^ a b "Lower Definition | San Diego Reader". Sandiegoreader.com. Retrieved 2020-03-29.
- ^ "San Diego Punk - Punk rock and indie music from San Diego, California". Archived from the original on 2011-07-16. Retrieved 2011-02-07.
- ^ "Lower Definition Interview - YouTube". www.youtube.com. Archived from the original on 19 June 2014. Retrieved 17 January 2022.
- ^ Reid, Sean. "Lower Definition US Tour with Jamie's Elsewhere". Alterthepress.com. Retrieved 2020-03-29.
- ^ "The Infinite Et Cetera, by Lower Definition". Lowerdefinitiondemos.bandcamp.com. Retrieved 2020-03-29.
- ^ "chorus.fm". Chorus.fm. Retrieved 2020-03-29.
- ^ "TALK, by LOW END TALK". Lowendtalk.bandcamp.com. Retrieved 2020-03-29.
- ^ "Lower Definition". Facebook.com. Retrieved 2020-03-29.
- ^ "NEWS: Lower Definition return with new song, 'Grief Eater'!". 2 April 2021. Retrieved 2021-04-09.