Clones of Clones

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Clones of Clones
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Background information
OriginWashington, D.C.
GenresIndie rock
Years active2012 (2012)–present
Associated actsThe Blue Line, A New Way To Live Forever
Website clonesofclones.com
Members
  • Ben Payes
  • Todd Evans
  • Nick Scialli
  • Brian Abbott
Past members
  • Dave Chaletzky

Clones of Clones is an American indie rock band from Washington, D.C. composed of members Ben Payes, Todd Evans, Nick Scialli, and Brian Abbott. On their debut EP, the band worked with producer Justin Long (U.S. Royalty). [1] They have played shows alongside bands such as Sam Roberts Band, The Trews, SomeKindaWonderful, and Saintseneca. [2] [3] [4] [5]

Contents

History

Formation and influences

In the summer of 2012, after their former band The Blue Line dissolved, Payes, Scialli, and then-guitarist Dave Chaletzky recruited drummer Brian Abbott to start a new musical project. The name "Clones of Clones" was conceived as an ironic play on words; Payes has stated that they have always strived for "uniqueness with a hint of familiarity." The band recorded the "Neighborhoods" EP and began playing shows to support its release. [6]

In early 2013, Chaletzky left the band and was replaced by Todd Evans of Florida's A New Way To Live Forever, completing the current line-up. [7]

Name meaning

The band name Clones of Clones was conceived as a way of expressing frustration with the artistic cycle of copying and reproducing pre-existing ideas at the expense of risk-taking novelty. According to Payes, "Nothing is completely original...I’m not sure things have been original for awhile. I envision a clone to be a less perfect version of its former self.” [8]

"Neighborhoods" EP (2013)

Shortly after forming in Summer 2012, Clones of Clones recorded the "Neighborhoods" EP with Justin Long (U.S. Royalty) in Potomac, MD. The EP was released in early 2013 with the following track listing: [9]

  1. The Neighborhood
  2. Bully
  3. Homie
  4. Take Care of Yourself

"Mr. Sanity" single (2013)

The band continued its work with Justin Long in 2013, recording the single "Mr. Sanity." This was the first material recorded with Evans in the band. [10] [11]

I Don't Need Your Love (2014)

The title track "I Don't Need Your Love" was released along with "Out Loud" and "The Battle Between" on November 11, 2014. [12]

Band members

Former members

Discography

Singles

Date of ReleaseSongAlbum
February 19, 2013The Neighborhood"Neighborhoods" EP
October 29, 2013Mr. Sanity"Mr. Sanity" Single
October 16, 2014I Don't Need Your LoveI Don't Need Your Love

Notable performances

Since releasing their "Neighborhoods" EP, Clones of Clones has toured in Washington, D.C. and nearby mid-atlantic states. [6] The band has played four shows in Washington, D.C. opening for nationally and internationally touring acts.

DateVenueOther Acts
July 10, 2014DC9 Nightclub SomeKindaWonderful [4]
June 15, 2014DC9 Nightclub The Trews [3]
February 22, 2014Rock N Roll Hotel Sam Roberts Band [2]
October 16, 2013DC9 Nightclub Saintseneca [5]

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