Formed in Minneapolis, MN in the summer of 1997, Self-evident have since
developed and begun to apply a unique, intricate, and smart formula to
standard rock songwriting, conjuring music that is very resistant to categorization.
Variously described as punk, indie, jazz, post, math, noise, and art-rock, Self-Evident are perhaps more aptly dubbed "transcendental", encompassing all of these styles and more-often in a single three minute song. The
instrumentation is simple: bass/vocals, guitar/vocals, and drums.
Somewhat sparse vocals serve to compliment and bring structure to
instrumental parts. Their major influences run the gamut, some notable ones
including Fugazi, Shudder To Think, Rush, Faraquet, Casket Lottery, The
Dismemberment Plan, Karate, Sharks Keep Moving, and Don Caballero.
Self-evident have played over 500 shows in 17 states with countless bands such as Don Caballero, Oxes, Juno, Chokebore, Local H, Bad Wizard, The Vida Blue (Ten Grand), Life And Times, Houston, Traindodge, Dropsonic, Riddle of Steel, House Of Large Sizes, STNNNG, and Story of the Sea to name a few.
Multiple full length albums and EPs have been released since their conception
in 1997 including the following: "The Arrogance Of The Common Professional
(EP)" - Self-Released (1999), "What We Sound Like" - Doom Nibbler Records
(2000), "Direct (EP)" - Blue Worm Records (2001), "Angular" - Blue Worm
Records (2003), and "Epistemology" - Doubleplusgood Records (2005). Since 1997, Self-Evident has also been involved with multiple compilation CDs, split CDs, and promotional releases.
The summer of 2006 brought the departure of Brian Heitzman, original drummer of 9+ years. Long time pal and hot rocker Ben Johnston of Clair de Lune immediately came to the rescue and has since brought a new life and approach to the band.
In November of 2006, Self-Evident recorded 19 songs with Carl Amburn at The Mousetrap in Oklahoma City for the completion of their 4th full length album. The self-titled album was released on Doubleplusgood Records of Minneapolis on April 24, 2007 and is distributed in the U.S. by Southern, Carrot Top, Choke, Stickfigure and now in Japan by Stiff Slack. More and more tour dates are upcoming to correlate with this recording and release.
Self-Evident continues to write / record new material and constantly play
live all over the country.
