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{{Short description|Nerd-punk band from Portland, Oregon}}
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| years_active = 2009–present
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| current_members = * Minn
* Skolnick
* Minn
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* Ed Thousand-One
* Scott Starkiller
* Scott Starkiller
* Trey K421
* Trey K421
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| past_members = * CS-DU3
* Dwight Solo
* Dwight Solo
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* Ed Thousand-One
* CS-DU3
* Mack 1138
* Mack 1138
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'''Thundering Asteroids!''' is a four-person, female-fronted [[nerd punk]] band from [[Portland, Oregon]]. It was formed in 2009, released an [[Extended play|EP]] in 2011 and [[studio album]]s in 2012 and 2014. As befits their genre, their music is often inspired by geek pop culture, the band is named after a ''[[Robotech]]'' exclamation and each member uses a stage name based on the [[Star Wars expanded universe|''Star Wars'' expanded universe]].
'''Thundering Asteroids!''' is an American four-person, female-fronted [[nerd punk]] band from [[Portland, Oregon]], United States. The band was formed in 2009, released an [[Extended play|EP]] in 2011 and studio albums in 2012 and 2014. Their genre of music is often inspired by geek pop culture, the band is named after a ''[[Robotech]]'' exclamation and each member uses a stage name based on the [[Star Wars expanded universe|''Star Wars'' expanded universe]].


==History==
==History==
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The band started with friends, and half of the initial band members, Scott Cushman and Dwight Reid joking that, with all the time consumed by their jobs and families, they should start a band so they could then only practice twice a year and never play live shows.<ref name="Houk">{{cite web|url=http://almostnerdy.com/cool-stuff/music/music-monday-nerd-band-thundering-asteroids/|title=Music Monday: Nerd Band Thundering Asteroids!|first=Sierra|last=Houk|date=August 26, 2013|work=Almost Nerdy|accessdate=March 31, 2015}}</ref> In 2009, Cushman's wife dared them to actually perform, which lead to the formation of the band and their first show.<ref name="Houk" />
The band started with friends, and half of the initial band members, Scott Cushman and Dwight Reid joking that, with all the time consumed by their jobs and families, they should start a band so they could then only practice twice a year and never play live shows.<ref name="Houk">{{cite web|url=http://almostnerdy.com/cool-stuff/music/music-monday-nerd-band-thundering-asteroids/|title=Music Monday: Nerd Band Thundering Asteroids!|first=Sierra|last=Houk|date=August 26, 2013|work=Almost Nerdy|accessdate=March 31, 2015}}</ref> In 2009, Cushman's wife dared them to actually perform, which led to the formation of the band and their first show.<ref name="Houk" />


The band have stated that "nothing is too nerdy or too geeky to inspire us in music."<ref name="Houk" /> For example, the song "Frak Off" developed, from an attempt to string together as many science fiction swear words as possible, into a narrative about a nerdy girl dumping her boyfriend. Other songs directly reference specific media, such as the board game ''[[Catan|The Settlers of Catan]]'' ("Wood for Sheep"), the 1984 ''[[The Karate Kid]]'' film ("Cobra Kai Fight Song") and the ''[[Scott Pilgrim]]'' graphic novels ("Scott Pilgrim Vs. My Heart").<ref name="Houk" /> The source of songs within the band are also varied: "I've Got a Thing for the Goblin King", about [[David Bowie]]'s character in the 1986 film ''[[Labyrinth (film)|Labyrinth]]'', was suggested by frontwoman Jaime "Minn" McGeathy and "Monster Movie" started as just a [[guitar riff]].<ref name="Houk" /> Song creation is a collaborative effort for the band, although a lot of the writing is by Cushman.<ref name="Houk" /> Beyond the music itself, the band members use ''[[Star Wars]]''-based stage names and the name of band itself comes from an exclamation used by the character Captain Henry Gloval in ''[[Robotech]]''.<ref name="Houk" /> As of 2013, they say "probably the nerdiest thing we've done was play a show at The Hard Rock Café for the Microsoft Techready convention."<ref name="Houk" />
The band have stated that "nothing is too nerdy or too geeky to inspire us in music."<ref name="Houk" /> For example, the song "Frak Off" developed, from an attempt to string together as many science fiction swear words as possible, into a narrative about a nerdy girl dumping her boyfriend. Other songs directly reference specific media, such as the board game ''[[Catan|The Settlers of Catan]]'' ("Wood for Sheep"), the 1984 ''[[The Karate Kid]]'' film ("Cobra Kai Fight Song") and the ''[[Scott Pilgrim]]'' graphic novels ("Scott Pilgrim Vs. My Heart").<ref name="Houk" /> The source of songs within the band are also varied: "I've Got a Thing for the Goblin King", about [[David Bowie]]'s character in the 1986 film ''[[Labyrinth (1986 film)|Labyrinth]]'', was suggested by frontwoman Jaime "Minn" McGeathy and "Monster Movie" started as just a [[guitar riff]].<ref name="Houk" /> Song creation is a collaborative effort for the band, although a lot of the writing is by Cushman.<ref name="Houk" /> Beyond the music itself, the band members use ''[[Star Wars]]''-based stage names and the name of band itself comes from an exclamation used by the character Captain Henry Gloval in ''[[Robotech]]''.<ref name="Houk" /> As of 2013, they say "probably the nerdiest thing we've done was play a show at The Hard Rock Café for the Microsoft Techready convention."<ref name="Houk" />


The band filmed their first music video, for "Kill Screen of My Heart", at Portland's [[Ground Kontrol]] arcade in May 2012; which opened early to allow them access.<ref name="Houk" /> Their first album, ''Tomorrow's Yesterdays Today!'' was released in December of the same year. Their second album, ''The Nerd Punk Guide to the Galaxy'', was released in October 2014.
The band filmed their first music video, for "Kill Screen of My Heart", at Portland's [[Ground Kontrol]] arcade in May 2012; which opened early to allow them access.<ref name="Houk" /> Their first album, ''Tomorrow's Yesterdays Today!'' was released in December of the same year. Their second album, ''The Nerd Punk Guide to the Galaxy'', was released in October 2014.
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===Current members===
===Current members===
* Minn — Jaime McGeathy ([[singing|lead vocals]])
* Minn – Jaime McGeathy (lead vocals)
* Skolnick (guitar)
⚫
* Ed Thousand-One — Ed Cole ([[guitar]])<!-- nb: former from c. March 2015 -->
* Scott Starkiller — Scott Cushman ([[bass guitar]])
* Scott Starkiller – Scott Cushman (bass guitar)
* Trey K421 — Trey Miles ([[drum kit|drums]])
* Trey K421 – Trey Miles (drums)


===Former members===
===Former members===
* Dwight Solo — Dwight Reid (guitar)
* Dwight Solo – Dwight Reid (guitar)
⚫
* Ed Thousand-One – Ed Cole (guitar)<!-- to c. March 2015 -->
* CS-DU3 — [[Colin Sears]] (drums)
* CS-DU3 — [[Colin Sears]] (drums)
* Mack 1138 — Brendan Mack Hagin (drums)
* Mack 1138 – Brendan Mack Hagin (drums)


==Discography==
==Discography==

===''Thundering Asteroids!''===
===''Thundering Asteroids!''===
[[Extended play|EP]] released in 2011. The [[Punknews.org|Punk News]] review states "Overall, this is a pretty solid EP. The band straddles new wave and punk rock with a hint of rock 'n' roll thrown in for good measure."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.punknews.org/review/10706/thundering-asteroids-thudering-asteroids|title=Thundering Asteroids!|author=Rich27|date=October 27, 2011|work=[[Punknews.org]]|accessdate=}}</ref>
[[Extended play|EP]] released in 2011. The Punk News review states "Overall, this is a pretty solid EP. The band straddles new wave and punk rock with a hint of rock 'n' roll thrown in for good measure."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.punknews.org/review/10706/thundering-asteroids-thudering-asteroids|title=Thundering Asteroids!|author=Rich27|date=October 27, 2011|work=Punknews.org|accessdate=}}</ref>


{{track listing
{{track listing
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| title2=They Live | length2=1:38
| title2=They Live | length2=1:38
| title3=Glued Up Over You | length3=0:56
| title3=Glued Up Over You | length3=0:56
| title4=Kill Screen Of My Heart | length4=2:05
| title4=Kill Screen of my Heart | length4=2:05
| title5=SK8 & Destroy | length5=1:57
| title5=SK8 & Destroy | length5=1:57
}}
}}


===''Tomorrow's Yesterdays Today!''===
===''Tomorrow's Yesterdays Today!''===
First [[studio album]]; released December 2012. The [[Punknews.org|Punk News]] review lists "Scott Pilgrim Vs My Heart" as the strongest song on the album, stating that the band "unleash some strong riffs and clever lyrics, once again delivered in an almost disinterested, but perfect, way by the excellent Minn." Also highlighted is "I've Got a Thing for the Goblin King" as "an extremely catchy tune with a basic but memorable refrain." Overall the album is described as "quite riff laden, with the guitar driving the songs along assisted by some energetic bass lines and a keen, snapping drum sound, all of which helps makes this the amusing and enjoyable musical romp it is."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.punknews.org/review/11777/thundering-asteroids-tomorrows-yesterdays-today-ep|title=Tomorrow's Yesterdays Today|author=Rich27|date=January 11, 2013|work=[[Punknews.org]]|accessdate=}}</ref>
First studio album; released December 2012. The Punk News review lists "Scott Pilgrim Vs My Heart" as the strongest song on the album, stating that the band "unleash some strong riffs and clever lyrics, once again delivered in an almost disinterested, but perfect, way by the excellent Minn." Also highlighted is "I've Got a Thing for the Goblin King" as "an extremely catchy tune with a basic but memorable refrain." Overall the album is described as "quite riff laden, with the guitar driving the songs along assisted by some energetic bass lines and a keen, snapping drum sound, all of which helps makes this the amusing and enjoyable musical romp it is."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.punknews.org/review/11777/thundering-asteroids-tomorrows-yesterdays-today-ep|title=Tomorrow's Yesterdays Today|author=Rich27|date=January 11, 2013|work=Punknews.org|accessdate=}}</ref>


{{track listing
{{track listing
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== External links ==
== External links ==
* [http://thunderingasteroids.com/ Official website]
* {{Official website|http://thunderingasteroids.com/}}
* [http://thunderingasteroids.bandcamp.com/ Thundering Asteroids!] on [[Bandcamp]]
* [http://thunderingasteroids.bandcamp.com/ Thundering Asteroids!] on [[Bandcamp]]


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[[Category:Musical groups from Portland, Oregon]]
[[Category:Musical groups from Portland, Oregon]]
[[Category:Geek rock groups]]
[[Category:Geek rock groups]]
[[Category:Punk rock groups]]
[[Category:Punk rock groups from Oregon]]

Latest revision as of 01:08, 24 December 2023

Thundering Asteroids!
OriginPortland, Oregon, United States
GenresNerd punk
Years active2009–present
LabelsUnsigned
Members
  • Minn
  • Skolnick
  • Scott Starkiller
  • Trey K421
Past members
  • CS-DU3
  • Dwight Solo
  • Ed Thousand-One
  • Mack 1138
Websitethunderingasteroids.com

Thundering Asteroids! is an American four-person, female-fronted nerd punk band from Portland, Oregon, United States. The band was formed in 2009, released an EP in 2011 and studio albums in 2012 and 2014. Their genre of music is often inspired by geek pop culture, the band is named after a Robotech exclamation and each member uses a stage name based on the Star Wars expanded universe.

History[edit]

I've Got a Thing for the Goblin King
A short sample of "I've Got a Thing for the Goblin King" from the band's first album Tomorrow's Yesterdays Today! (2012), including the titular refrain.
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The band started with friends, and half of the initial band members, Scott Cushman and Dwight Reid joking that, with all the time consumed by their jobs and families, they should start a band so they could then only practice twice a year and never play live shows.[1] In 2009, Cushman's wife dared them to actually perform, which led to the formation of the band and their first show.[1]

The band have stated that "nothing is too nerdy or too geeky to inspire us in music."[1] For example, the song "Frak Off" developed, from an attempt to string together as many science fiction swear words as possible, into a narrative about a nerdy girl dumping her boyfriend. Other songs directly reference specific media, such as the board game The Settlers of Catan ("Wood for Sheep"), the 1984 The Karate Kid film ("Cobra Kai Fight Song") and the Scott Pilgrim graphic novels ("Scott Pilgrim Vs. My Heart").[1] The source of songs within the band are also varied: "I've Got a Thing for the Goblin King", about David Bowie's character in the 1986 film Labyrinth, was suggested by frontwoman Jaime "Minn" McGeathy and "Monster Movie" started as just a guitar riff.[1] Song creation is a collaborative effort for the band, although a lot of the writing is by Cushman.[1] Beyond the music itself, the band members use Star Wars-based stage names and the name of band itself comes from an exclamation used by the character Captain Henry Gloval in Robotech.[1] As of 2013, they say "probably the nerdiest thing we've done was play a show at The Hard Rock Café for the Microsoft Techready convention."[1]

The band filmed their first music video, for "Kill Screen of My Heart", at Portland's Ground Kontrol arcade in May 2012; which opened early to allow them access.[1] Their first album, Tomorrow's Yesterdays Today! was released in December of the same year. Their second album, The Nerd Punk Guide to the Galaxy, was released in October 2014.

The song "Sexy Lamp", based on comic book writer Kelly Sue DeConnick's Sexy Lamp Test for female characters, was highlighted by DeConnick herself on Tumblr in August 2014.[2][3]

In 2014, McGeathy was part of the "Women in Nerd Music" panel at GeekGirlCon with Angela and Aubrey Webber of The Doubleclicks, Molly Lewis, Sammus and Shubzilla.[4]

Band members[edit]

All the members' stage names are based on Star Wars and its expanded universe.[1]

Current members[edit]

  • Minn – Jaime McGeathy (lead vocals)
  • Skolnick (guitar)
  • Scott Starkiller – Scott Cushman (bass guitar)
  • Trey K421 – Trey Miles (drums)

Former members[edit]

  • Dwight Solo – Dwight Reid (guitar)
  • Ed Thousand-One – Ed Cole (guitar)
  • CS-DU3 — Colin Sears (drums)
  • Mack 1138 – Brendan Mack Hagin (drums)

Discography[edit]

Thundering Asteroids![edit]

EP released in 2011. The Punk News review states "Overall, this is a pretty solid EP. The band straddles new wave and punk rock with a hint of rock 'n' roll thrown in for good measure."[5]

No.TitleLength
1."We Need Another Cold War"3:52
2."They Live"1:38
3."Glued Up Over You"0:56
4."Kill Screen of my Heart"2:05
5."SK8 & Destroy"1:57

Tomorrow's Yesterdays Today![edit]

First studio album; released December 2012. The Punk News review lists "Scott Pilgrim Vs My Heart" as the strongest song on the album, stating that the band "unleash some strong riffs and clever lyrics, once again delivered in an almost disinterested, but perfect, way by the excellent Minn." Also highlighted is "I've Got a Thing for the Goblin King" as "an extremely catchy tune with a basic but memorable refrain." Overall the album is described as "quite riff laden, with the guitar driving the songs along assisted by some energetic bass lines and a keen, snapping drum sound, all of which helps makes this the amusing and enjoyable musical romp it is."[6]

No.TitleLength
1."All I Got Was This Lousy Future"3:00
2."Scott Pilgrim Vs My Heart"2:04
3."I've Got a Thing for the Goblin King"2:51
4."Frak Off"2:28
5."Cobra Kai Fight Song"1:51
6."He Never Played Atari"1:53
7."Swallow Your Soul"2:45

The Nerd Punk Guide to the Galaxy[edit]

Second studio album; released October 2014.

No.TitleLength
1."Nuke This Site From Orbit"2:08
2."Sexy Lamp"2:54
3."Hyperspace Pub Crawl"2:32
4."I Don't Want to Be a Superhero"2:58
5."Hit It & Crit"2:14
6."Circle Pit Robot"2:00
7."Voight-Kampff Test"1:56
8."Monster Movie"1:56
9."Punk Rock Mix Tape"2:40

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j Houk, Sierra (August 26, 2013). "Music Monday: Nerd Band Thundering Asteroids!". Almost Nerdy. Retrieved March 31, 2015.
  2. ^ DeConnick, Kelly Sue (August 2014). "Sexy Lamp song by Thundering Asteroids". Tumblr.
  3. ^ DeConnick, Kelly Sue (November 2014). "Listen/purchase: The Nerd Punk Guide to the Galaxy by Thundering Asteroids!". Tumblr.
  4. ^ Webber, Angela (October 16, 2014). "How to plan your own tour: using the Internet and your fans".
  5. ^ Rich27 (October 27, 2011). "Thundering Asteroids!". Punknews.org.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  6. ^ Rich27 (January 11, 2013). "Tomorrow's Yesterdays Today". Punknews.org.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)

External links[edit]

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