We Are Scientists

The Profile

We Are Scientists are an American indie rock band formed in 2000, later based in New York City. They broke through with With Love and Squalor (2005), driven by singles like "The Great Escape" and "Nobody Move, Nobody Get Hurt."

Core members are Keith Murray and Chris Cain; the band were billed by the British press as a 'next big thing' and toured with Wolf Parade in late 2005 (per DeBaser reviews).

Reviews praise the high-energy indie/post‑punk charge of the debut With Love and Squalor, spotlighting hard-hitting drums, melodic bass, and sharp guitars. Standouts include Nobody Move, Nobody Get Hurt, Cash Cow, Textbook, Lousy Reputation, and The Great Escape. After Hours is considered sweeter and more Snow Patrol‑like than their earlier edge. The band is framed as a New York trio hyped by the British press and on tour with Wolf Parade in late 2005.