Nothing is an American rock band that formed in 2010. They self-released several EPs before signing to Relapse Records, and released their debut studio album, Guilty of Everything, in March 2014.[1] The follow-up album, Tired of Tomorrow, was released on May 13, 2016. Their upcoming third studio album, Dance on the Blacktop, will be released August 24, 2018.

Contents 1 History 2 Discography 2.1 Studio albums 2.2 Singles and EPs 2.3 Compilation appearances 3 References 4 External links History

Nothing founder Domenic Palermo was previously a member of the hardcore punk band Horror Show. The short-lived band only released a pair of EPs through Jacob Bannon of Converge's Deathwish Inc. label. during its existence. Horror Show was put on hold when Palermo stabbed another man during a fight and spent two years in jail for aggravated assault and attempted murder.[1][2] About this period in his life, Palermo said: "It was kind of a violent time. We were going to shows and kind of, like, fucking shit up for the whole scene".[3] He also performed in XO Skeletons,[1] which featured Wesley Eisold (Give Up the Ghost, Cold Cave).

Following his stint in jail and done with performing in punk bands, Palermo spent a long time soul-searching. He said: "I didn't know what else to do with my life, what would make me want to wake up every day. I really struggled with that for like four years and, not to sound dramatic or anything, but I thought about blowing my brains out every day".[3] Palermo eventually began making music again, and released a demo titled Poshlost under the name "Nothing" in 2011.[3] Nothing went through several lineup changes over the next few years while releasing two EPs, Suns and Lovers and Downward Years to Come in 2012.[2][3]

In 2013, Nothing signed to Relapse Records and released the single "Dig",[4][5] which featured on the band's debut album, Guilty of Everything, released by Relapse on March 4, 2014.[1] To continue promotion for the album, Nothing also released the tracks "Endlessly"[6] and "Bent Nail"[7] for online streaming, and in 2014, they reissued Downward Years to Come.[8]

In August 2013, Nothing toured with Whirr, and as a result, members of Nothing and Whirr formed a side project called Death of Lovers.[9][10][11] The two bands also released a split EP in 2014, [12] and Whirr member Nick Bassett (ex-Deafheaven) joined Nothing on bass.[13]

Nothing then signed to Collect Records, but terminated their contract with the label shortly afterward due to the label's ties to former Turing Pharmaceuticals CEO Martin Shkreli. On December 8, 2015, it was announced that Nothing had re-signed with Relapse Records. Their second album, Tired of Tomorrow, was released on May 13, 2016.[14] The first single from the album, "Vertigo Flowers", debuted on February 23, 2016.[14]

The band's third studio album, Dance on the Blacktop, will be released by Relapse on August 24, 2018. It was preceded by the "Zero Day" single on June 4. The album is Nothing's first to feature new bassist Aaron Heard (also the vocalist for hardcore band Jesus Piece), replacing Bassett.

Discography Studio albums Guilty of Everything (2014, Relapse) Tired of Tomorrow (2016, Relapse) Dance on the Blacktop (2018, Relapse) Singles and EPs Poshlost demo EP (2011, Like Glue) Suns and Lovers EP (2012, Big Love) Downward Years to Come EP (2012, A389) "Dig" single (2013, Relapse) Whirr / Nothing (split with Whirr) (2014, Run for Cover) "Vertigo Flowers" (2016, Relapse) Compilation appearances "Something in the Way" (Nirvana cover) on Whatever Nevermind (2015, Robotic Empire) References ^ a b c d Hilton, Robin (February 23, 2014). "First Listen: Nothing, 'Guilty Of Everything'". NPR. Retrieved February 26, 2014.  ^ a b Lindsey, Cam (February 16, 2014). "An interview about Nothing: Philly's best shoegaze band is here to knock you over". Noisey. Vice. Retrieved February 26, 2014.  ^ a b c d Akintoye, Dotun (February 20, 2014). "Hard-working, hard-living rock band Nothing brings the noise". Philadelphia City Paper. Retrieved February 26, 2014.  ^ Cohen, Ian (August 21, 2013). "Nothing: 'Dig'". Pitchfork. Retrieved February 26, 2014.  ^ Paul, Aubin (August 9, 2013). "Relapse signs Nothing (ex-Horror Show)". Punknews.org. Retrieved February 26, 2014.  ^ Gentile, John (February 19, 2014). "Hear Nothing's Crushing Noise Epic 'Endlessly'". Rolling Stone. Wenner Media. Retrieved February 26, 2014.  ^ Crane, Matt (January 22, 2014). "Nothing release new song, 'Bent Nail'". Alternative Press. Retrieved February 26, 2014.  ^ Adams, Gregory (August 1, 2014). "Nothing Treat 'Downward Years to Come' to Expanded Reissue". Exclaim!. Retrieved August 2, 2014.  ^ Sacher, Andrew (June 19, 2013). "Whirr releasing a new mini-LP, announce tour (dates, stream)". Brooklyn Vegan. Spin Media. Retrieved July 21, 2013.  ^ Paul, Aubin (June 19, 2013). "Tours: Whirr / Nothing". Punknews.org. Retrieved July 21, 2013.  ^ McGovern, Kyle (October 22, 2013). "Watch Death of Lovers' Eerie 'Buried Under A World of Roses' Video". Spin. Spin Media. Retrieved October 22, 2013.  ^ Carlick, Stephen (February 27, 2014). "Nothing's Domenic Palermo Talks New Split EP with Whirr". Exclaim!. Retrieved March 2, 2014.  ^ Gelb, Daniel (February 26, 2014). "Philly's own Nothing is really something". Philadelphia Weekly. Retrieved April 15, 2015.  ^ a b Breihan, Tom (February 23, 2016). "Nothing – "Vertigo Flowers"". Stereogum. Retrieved February 23, 2016.  External links Official website Nothing at Bandcamp Nothing discography at Rate Your Music Nothing discography at Discogs