Algernon Cadwallader is an American

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. They were originally active from 2005 to 2012. In 2022, the band regrouped and began touring again. ''

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History

Peter Helmis, Joe Reinhart, and Colin Mahony met in high school and formed the precursor to Algernon Cadwallader, ''Halfway to Holland,'' with their friend TJ DeBlois (drummer of metalcore band ''A Life Once Lost''.) The lineup was Helmis and Reinhart on guitars with Mahony on bass and Helmis on vocals as well. ''Halfway to Holland'' differed from Algernon Cadwallader with a heavier, driving sound, more reverb on guitars and chords rounding out rhythm as opposed to the clean math rock riffs Algernon Cadwallader has become known for. While the band was short lived, it continues to have a cult following to this day. Helmis went on to various solo and duo acts, while Mahony and Reinhart formed another band, ''Like Lions'', with fellow school mates. Reinhart and Mahony's collaboration with ''Like Lions'' was short lived due to musical differences, and subsequently reached out to Helmis and friend Nick Tazza (from ''Ape Up''!) to form Algernon Cadwallader in 2005. The line up changed with Helmis still on vocals but switching bass with Mahony, now on rhythm guitar. A four song "Demo" was released in 2006, with more of a heavy influence from the math-rock/Midwest emo genre, than their previous project. Lyrical content however, was a more upbeat, happy musings of personal experiences or day to day life, than the darker, more somber tones the emo genre had been known for. They released their first full-length album in 2008 titled ''Some Kind Of Cadwallader''. Up until this point, shows mainly consisted of Philadelphia basements and house shows, with small tours to neighboring cities. Tazza left the band in early 2008 and was replaced with Matt "Tank" Bergman from ''US Funk Team''. Mahony left the band later in 2008 and Algernon became a trio, choosing not to replace Mahony. The trio toured throughout America and a European leg. In 2009, they released the ''Fun'' EP through Protagonist Music, followed by their second full-length album in 2011 titled ''Parrot Flies''. In 2012 the band had been "laid to rest." Post-Breakup (2012-2022) In 2014, Reinhart, Helmis and Tazza, along with guitarist Nate Dionne of the band

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formed ''Dogs on Acid'', who released one eponymous album in 2015. In 2018, Algernon Cadwallader re-issued their albums to digital streaming services for the first time. The re-issue contained what the band referred to as their "third LP", a compilation of their 2006 demo, the 2009 ''Fun'' EP and several b-sides and covers of instrumental Beatles and Beach Boys songs, "some of it we decided to record and put vocals on it.” Algernon Cadwallader has been herald for emo-revival in the mid 2000s and has consistently been praised for their math rock arrangements consisting of alternative tunings and off-time rhythm, earning spots on several "top lists" of emo bands. Reinhart went on to join Philadelphia indie rock band

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.'' Helmis continued with other feats such as ''Peter the Piano Eater'', ''Yankee Bluff, and'' ''Peter & Craig.'' Reunion (2022-present) On June 1, 2022 the band – now consisting of all previous members – announced a North American reunion tou

https://www.spin.com/2022/06/algernon-cadwallader-reunion-interview/] After the success of their North American tour, Algernon Cadwallader announced two New Years Eve shows at Philadelphia's Johnny Brenda's. On January 19th, 2023 a headlining Japan tour was announced for April of 2023 followed by a Europe/UK in June of 2023.

Musical style

Algernon Cadwallader's music has been described as

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. They cite Cap'n Jazz and

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as influences.

Members

*Peter Helmis - vocals, bass guitar (2005-2012, 2022-present) *Joe Reinhart - guitar (2005-2012, 2022-present) *Colin Mahony - guitar (2005–2008, 2022-present) *Nick Tazza - drums (2005–2008, 2022-present) *Tank Bergman - drums (2008-2012, 2022-present)

Timeline

Discography

;Studio albums * ''Some Kind of Cadwallader'' (2008) * ''Parrot Flies'' (2011) ;EPs * ''Demo'' (2006) * ''Fun'' (2009) ;Splits/Compilations/Live recordings * "Life on an Island Summer Compilation Vol. 2 (2010) - Look Down (feat. Hop Along) * ''Cover Up'' (2011) – "This Boy" (The Beatles) * ''Fuck Off All Nerds: A Benefit Compilation For Mitch Dubey'' (2011) * ''Summer Singles'' (2011) – "(Na Na Na Na) Simulation" * ''What It Is'' (2011) * ''Algernon Cadwallader'' (2018)

References

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External links

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American emo musical groups Math rock groups Punk rock groups from Pennsylvania Musical groups from Philadelphia Emo revival groups Protagonist Music artists