The EFFECTS


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
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The trio's debut album was greeted with praise in Washington City Paper, Bandcamp Daily, and Post Trash.

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