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American rock band We Are Scientists debuted in the early aughts with the angular post-punk edge of With Love and Squalor, later evolving to incorporate polished synths and expanded atmospherics on efforts like 2016's Helter Seltzer, 2018's Megaplex, and 2021's Huffy. Although modestly popular in America, they were a hit in the U.K., where the group's sound -- part post-punk revival and part indie rock with a touch of '80s synth pop -- drew parallels to contemporaries like Editors, Franz Ferdinand, Interpol, and the Killers. Formed on the West Coast by three California-based college students, We Are Scientists officially took flight after frontman Keith Murray, bass player Chris Cain, and drummer Michael Tapper (who replaced founding drummer/vocalist Scott Lamb) relocated to Brooklyn and began building a small but devoted following. After releasing three EPs and one independent album -- Safety, Fun, and Learning (In That Order) -- the group signed with Virgin Records and released their major-label debut, With Love and Squalor, in early 2006. The effort peaked at ten on the Billboard Heatseekers chart and eventually was certified gold in the U.K. In 2008, We Are Scientists -- reduced to a duo comprising Cain and Murray after Tapper parted ways with the group -- put out their second full-length album, Brain Thrust Mastery. Produced by Ariel Rechtshaid, the set included the singles "After Hours" and "Chick Lit." As before, the record found popularity in the U.K., where it debuted at number 11 on the albums chart. The band toured heavily in support, playing a number of European festivals and opening shows in America for Kings of Leon. As We Are Scientists prepared to record a third album, former Razorlight drummer Andy Burrows joined the lineup, and the revised band unveiled itself with the release of 2010's Barbara. That year, founding members Cain and Murray also appeared in their own series of comedy shorts, Steve Wants His Money, which aired on the Internet and ran in segments on MTV. In late 2012, the band entered the studio in New York with producer Chris Coady (Beach House, Gang Gang Dance, Blonde Redhead) to record sessions for their fourth record. Burrows relocated to the city from England while he worked with Murray and Cain to write and record tracks for the album. Titled TV en Français, it arrived in early 2014 on 100%/Dine Alone Records and featured appearances by Rose Elinor Dougall (Mark Ronson) and Tim Wheeler (Ash). In 2016, We Are Scientists returned with their fifth studio album, Helter Seltzer, produced by Max Hart (of Katy Perry's band). The effort charted in the Top 50 of the U.K. and Scottish charts. Two years later, they delivered their sixth effort, the polished Megaplex, also produced by Hart. The album featured the singles "Heart Is a Weapon," "Not Another Word," and "Your Light Has Changed." Following the 2020 launch of their own Dumpster Dive podcast, the group returned with the full-length Huffy in 2021. ~ James Christopher Monger & Andrew Leahey, Rovi
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Alternative, Indie
Keith Murray, Chris Cain
Phenomenal band, the energy was amazing . They are a must see for 2023.
Paper Tiger San Antonio, TXWAS brilliant as always. Venue is great and friendly but please get some cider!
Arts Club Liverpool, United KingdomWAS we're fantastic as always. Super exciting to see live and wonderful songs.
Oran Mor Glasgow, United KingdomNothing better than seeing an awesome band on a rooftop in Vegas
BrewDog Las Vegas Las Vegas, NVLike a fine wine, these legends get better and better every year
Northumbria University Newcastle Newcastle upon Tyne, United KingdomYes, We Are Scientists is currently on tour. If you're interested in attending an upcoming We Are Scientists concert, make sure to grab your tickets in advance. The We Are Scientists tour is scheduled for 37 dates across 33 cities. Get information on all upcoming tour dates and tickets for 2026-2027 with Hypebot.
We Are Scientists is scheduled to play 37 shows between 2026-2027. Buy concert tickets to a nearby show through Hypebot.
We Are Scientists's tour starts Apr 07, 2026 and ends on Aug 28, 2026. They will play 33 cities; their most recent concert was held in Cork at Cyprus Avenue and their next upcoming concert will be in San Luis Obispo at Fremont Theater.
As part of the We Are Scientists tour, We Are Scientists is scheduled to play across the following venues and cities:
