Dumb Numbers

Dumb Numbers is the musical project of Adam Harding. Lou Barlow, Dale Crover, Bobb Bruno (of Best Coast) and others contributed to the first two studio albums.[1] The band's roster for live shows fluctuates depending upon the touring schedule of members. Personnel who consistently appear onstage during Dumb Numbers shows include Harding, Murph (of Dinosaur Jr.), Bonnie Mercer, and Steve Patrick. They joined My Bloody Valentine as an opener to promote their debut record.[2] David Lynch (Blue Velvet, Twin Peaks) did the cover art for the first LP[3][4] and Malcolm Bucknall provided artwork for the second album.[5] Lynch and Harding released a seven inch split together on Joyful Noise Recordings in 2015.[6] David Yow (Jesus Lizard) directed a video for the debut album's single which appeared at Rolling Stone.

Dumb Numbers
Background information
OriginLos Angeles
GenresIndie rock, noise rock
Years active2012 (2012)–present
LabelsJoyful Noise
Associated actsMelvins, Dinosaur Jr., Sebadoh, The Jesus Lizard, Best Coast Magic Dirt, Useless Children, Warpaint, Swans, My Bloody Valentine
Websitedumbnumbers.com

Harding's native country is Australia. He began making music in the mid-90's. Prior to the debut of Dumb Numbers, Harding was better-known as a videographer (having directed music videos for DJ Shadow, Warpaint, Best Coast, Swervedriver, Sebadoh, Lou Barlow, and Magic Dirt). However, many of the albums contributors were already established as independent musicians.

A genre-defying act, Dumb Numbers musical style has been described variously as doom, sludge, and "swooning feedback pop," however there is general agreement that none of these labels are definitive.[7]

History
Dumb Numbers

Harding selects musicians for each Dumb Numbers project from a large group of friends and collaborators.”[8][9]

The self-titled Debut was released on Joyful Noise Recordings in August of 2013, with the single ("Redrum") premiering in the AV Club and in InSound's weekly mixtape.[10] The video for "Redrum", directed by David Yow, premiered in Rolling Stone, and Spin the following month.[11][12][13] Reviews of the album were generally positive, citing an atavistic and primal indie-rock sound.[14][15]

Since that time, Dumb Numbers II, the Stranger EP, and numerous other side-projects and singles have been released.[16]

In addition to his work on Dumb Numbers, Harding also plays in the super-group Kidbug.[17]

Personnel

The list of personnel involved with Dumb Numbers include, but is not exclusive to: Adam Harding, Murph (of Dinosaur Jr.), Bonnie Mercer (Warpaint, Swans), Steve Patrick (Useless Children, Magic Dirt), Lou Barlow (of Dinosaur Jr., Sebadoh, Folk Implosion et al), Dale Crover (of The Melvins, Altamont, Nirvana), Toshi Kasai (of Deaf Nephews Studio in Los Angeles), David Yow (of Scratch Acid, The Jesus Lizard, Qui, Flipper), Bobb Bruno (of Best Coast), Thor Harris (Swans, Thor & Friends), Jenny Lee Lindberg (Warpaint) and others.

Touring

Dumb Numbers toured with the Lemonheads, My Bloody Valentine, and Sebadoh during the latter half of 2013.[18][19] Reports of the band's live performances on tour were positive. According to the Brooklyn Vegan, "Their sludgy, doom went over pretty good."[20][21]

References
  1. "Various - 2012 Winter Sampler". Discogs. Retrieved 2020-06-25.
  2. Staff, BrooklynVegan. "My Bloody Valentine played Hammerstein Ballroom w/ Dumb Numbers (night 1 pics, setlist)". BrooklynVegan. Retrieved 2020-06-25.
  3. "Roots Vinyl Guide". www.rootsvinylguide.com. Retrieved 2020-06-25.
  4. "Stream Dumb Numbers' Swooning Feedback-Pop Self-Titled Debut Album". Spin. 2013-08-05. Retrieved 2020-06-25.
  5. "Designer's Liners: Dumb Numbers II Cover Art | Joyful Noise Recordings". www.joyfulnoiserecordings.com. Retrieved 2020-06-25.
  6. "Dumb Numbers - Split Series w/ Lynch, Melvins, Yow | Joyful Noise Recordings". www.joyfulnoiserecordings.com. Retrieved 2020-06-25.
  7. Weingarten, Christopher (2013-08-05). "Stream Dumb Numbers' Swooning Feedback-Pop Self-Titled Debut Album". Spin. Retrieved 17 November 2013.
  8. "Dumb Numbers Debuts". Joyful Noise Recordings. Retrieved 5 November 2013.
  9. Seury, Marion (September 2013). "Dumb Numbers". New Noise Magazine. Retrieved 5 November 2013.
  10. Eakin, Marah. "Listen to the new track from indie rock semi-supergroup Dumb Numbers". AV Club. Retrieved 5 November 2013.
  11. Luerrsen, John D. (2013-08-13). "Dumb Numbers' Story 'Tells Itself' in 'Redrum' – Premiere". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 5 November 2013.
  12. McGovern, Kyle (2013-08-13). "Dumb Numbers Teams With Jesus Lizard Singer for Freaky 'Redrum' Video". Spin Magazine. Retrieved 5 November 2013.
  13. "Dumb Numbers release LP, to tour with The Lemonheads (2013)". Ghettoblaster. Retrieved 5 November 2013.
  14. Gumshoe. "Dumb Numbers". tinymixtapes. Retrieved 15 November 2013.
  15. Spicer, Justin. "Agitated Atmosphere: Dumb Numbers Debuts". KEXP. Retrieved 15 November 2013.
  16. "Dumb Numbers | Joyful Noise Recordings". www.joyfulnoiserecordings.com. Retrieved 2020-06-25.
  17. "Kidbug | Kidbug | Joyful Noise Recordings | Joyful Noise Recordings". www.joyfulnoiserecordings.com. Retrieved 2020-06-25.
  18. Pearis, Bill. "Dumb Numbers released guest-filled LP (Lou Barlow, David Yow, Dale Crover & more), opening for MBV (dates, streams)". BrooklynVegan. Retrieved 5 November 2013.
  19. "Dumb Numbers release LP, to tour with The Lemonheads (2013)". Ghettoblaster. Retrieved 5 November 2013.
  20. Pearis, Bill. "My Bloody Valentine played Hammerstein Ballroom w/ Dumb Numbers". Brooklyn Vegan. Retrieved 15 November 2013.
  21. Slaybaugh, Stephen. "My Bloody Valentine @ Hammerstein Ballroom: November 11, 2013". CMJ. Retrieved 17 November 2013.
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