The Effects (stylized as the EFFECTS) are a Washington, D.C.–based math rock band consisting of Devin Ocampo, Matthew Dowling, and David Rich. They have released four digital EPs and a full-length album, Eyes to the Light, on Dischord Records.
Formed in Washington, D.C. in 2014, the band's music takes inspiration from indie rock, post-hardcore, and progressive rock and has been described as providing an "updated take on the D.C. sound."
Ocampo is a former member of the Washington, D.C. groups Faraquet, Medications, Smart Went Crazy, and Deathfix. Additionally, he has toured and recorded with Beauty Pill, Mary Timony, and J. Robbins. Dowling was a member of D.C.-based indie rock band, Deleted Scenes and Rich performed in the band Buildings.
The trio's debut album was greeted with praise in Washington City Paper, Bandcamp Daily, and Post-Trash.
Discography Studio albums Eyes to the Light (Dischord Records, 2017) Singles and EPs
"Blister" b/w "Old Soul" (self-released, 2014) "Essentially Broken" b/w "The Clarity Of Open Spaces" (self-released, 2015) "Fix As The Reason" b/w "Close The Gap" (self-released, 2015)
References
External links
Devin Ocampo Discusses The Effects, DIY, and Having Fun The EFFECTS Can’t Take It Anymore The Effects – ‘Eyes To The Light’