Setta and Palermo would handle the writing for the next release, a very rare 12" EP that was released on Japanese boutique label Big Love Records called Suns and Lovers. It was limited to 300 copies and the band's share was donated back to the label for a Tsunami Relief Charity.
The next release was the Downward Years to Come EP, which was recorded at the Rubber Tracks Studio in Brooklyn with Kyle "Slick" Johnson. The record was released by Baltimore Label A389 Records in November 2012. The record was written by Palermo and Setta. The concept behind Downward Years to Come was a dedication to several different poets who had taken their own lives.
Setta and Palermo would again head into the studio in 2013, this time with Jeff Zeigler at Uniform Recordings to write their first album and sign with Relapse Records. The debut album Guilty of Everything was released on March 4, 2014.
As a result of touring together, members of Nothing and the shoegaze band Whirr formed a gothic rock / post-punk side project called Death of Lovers. Nick Bassett, lead guitarist and songwriter of Whirr, joined Nothing as the bassist from 2014-2017. Aaron Heard is the current bassist for Nothing, joining the band in 2017.
Nothing released a Whirr / Nothing split November 17th, 2014 on Run for Cover Records. The second LP entitled Tired of Tomorrow was released May 13, 2016 on Relapse Records. The third LP Dance on the Blacktop was released August 24, 2018 on Relapse Records.
In early 2019, founding member Brandon Setta departed the group due to personal issues and was replaced by Cloakroom guitarist and vocalist, Doyle Martin. Nothing released their fourth album The Great Dismal via Relapse Records on October 30, 2020; the first to feature Doyle Martin as well as bassist Aaron Heard.
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Current Members:
Domenic Palermo (ex-Horror Show, ex-XO Skeletons) - vocals, guitar
Doyle Martin (Cloakroom) - vocals, guitar
Kyle Kimball (Night Sins, Salvation, Mother of Mercy) - drums
Christina Michelle (Gouge Away[ /artist]) - bass, backing vocals
Previous Members:
Chris Betts (Night Sins)
Michael Bachich (ex-Night Sins)
Richie Roxas (Pet Milk)
Anthony Rossi (Pet Milk)
Joshua Jancewicz
Ryan Grotz
Nick Bassett (Whirr, Camera Shy, ex-Deafheaven)
Brandon Setta
Aaron Heard (Jesus Piece, Hell To Pay)
Discography:
2011 Poshlost / пошлость (demo)
2012 Suns and Lovers (EP)
2012 Downward Years to Come (EP)
2013 Dig (single)
2014 Guilty of Everything (LP)
2014 In Metal (Low cover)
2014 Whirr / Nothing (split with Whirr)
2015 Whatever Nevermind (Something in the Way cover)
2016 Tired of Tomorrow (LP)
2018 Dance on the Blacktop (LP)
2020 The Great Dismal (LP)
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2) Nothing is a dark ambient / noise / experimental side-project of Jason William Walton (Agalloch, Especially Likely Sloth) with guest appearances from a few others on each new release.
Since the mid '90s they have released four albums, various compilation appearances and a few limited releases as well as a handful of live performances . Each release exploring a different theme, a different style and a different approach, and never being content with what they have achieved.
Becoming increasingly disillusioned with the experimental, noise and power electronics scene that Nothing found itself in, and after the Cobra-live-performance fiasco, Walton gave up on Nothing. In 2008 Walton said "2008 presents me with a new situation, and leaves me inspired. I am reinventing Nothing once again.."
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3) Hungarian hardcore punk band. They are young persons but enthusiastic and have an 1 demo and an EP. In the steps of bands like Descendents, Dead Kennedys and some Bold. Sometimes you can discover thrash metal elements in the guitar sound.
You can download their new EP from here:
http://www.nothing.on.hu
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4) Nothing is a thrash metal band from Melbourne, Australia.
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5) Nothing is the name of a Russian drum and bass producer, with releases on Kinematic, Step 2 Zero and TAM.
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6) Nothing is a Swedish grunge band.
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7) Polish crossover thrash band from Kraków.
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8) Nothing was a nu metal band from Houston, Texas.
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9) Nothing is a heavy metal band from Richmond, Virginia. Their debut album 'Beneath The Skin' was released locally in 1999, with many subsequent tracks posted online.
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10) Nothing is a 90's indie rock Spanish band from Zaragoza.
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11) Nothing are a cheesy punk rock band from Hertford.
Why we exist... there is hope out there. We're stuck in a Social Psycle world of orange dumb arse teenage girls that drink stupid amounts, puke it all over the streets then f**kin' Facebook it. We're lost in a Social Psycle world where a musician is now defined as a dude who smacks some keys on his £1000 Apple Mac.
Influences: Alkaline Trio, Zebrahead, NOFX, The Offspring, Brand New, Sugarcult, The Ataris Less Than Jake, Yellowcard, Sprung Monkey.
Check out their music at: www.nothingband.co.uk / www.youtube.com/nothingbandtv
'Killer!'
Everyone Is Happy
Nothing Lyrics
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The ghost of you
Is moving through
Climb Ladders
Of your thorns
To reach your rose
Is what I chose
I suppose
Your sorrow
Was empty
But I see
Is still heavy
Kneeling
And praying
Are the same
You're just begging
And that's a sin
Tell me again
How you needed a friend
Again
I don't think of you
as much as I used to
The lyrics of "Everyone Is Happy" by Nothing speak about the struggle of loneliness, finding love, and dealing with the heavy burden of grief. The first stanza talks about the perseverance and determination that one has to go through to find love while going through the thorns of solitude. The ghost of memories still resides, but one has to climb through these personal barriers to find love, despite the pain of loss.
The second stanza deals with the struggles that come with grief. The sorrow that one is going through is not something that anyone can truly comprehend. The lyrics speak about the difference between kneeling and praying, where one may beg for relief. However, this is seen as a sin. The person is still struggling despite all of these efforts. The lines, "Tell me again how you needed a friend, again" show the desperation to find someone to talk to, someone to share the burden with, but nobody seems to listen.
The final lines "I don't think of you as much as I used to" show a sense of detachment or acceptance of the situation. Perhaps the person has found closure through their struggles and has moved on. Or perhaps, it is a coping mechanism to survive the pain of loss.
Line by Line Meaning
Defy your solitude
Try to avoid being alone and face the world.
The ghost of you
The image of you that stays with me even after you’re gone.
Is moving through
It still haunts me.
Climb Ladders
Try to reach for success despite difficulties.
Of your thorns
All of the obstacles that stand in your way.
To reach your rose
To finally achieve what you’ve always wanted.
Is what I chose
I decided to do whatever it takes to get what I want.
I suppose
I know that this decision might not be the best one.
Your sorrow
The sadness that you feel.
Was empty
Your sadness was not genuine and you were just pretending.
But I see
But I can see that you’re still hurting inside.
Is still heavy
The pain is still there and you can’t ignore it.
Kneeling
Bowing your head in prayer.
And praying
Asking God for help.
Are the same
Both are ways of seeking help and comfort.
You’re just begging
You’re just asking for help incessantly, without actually doing something to change your situation.
And that’s a sin
It’s not enough to just ask for help, you need to take action to change your situation.
Tell me again
Remind me of what you said before.
How you needed a friend
How you were in need of someone to support and help you.
Again
Repeat what you’ve already said.
I don’t think of you
I don’t have you on my mind all the time or miss you anymore.
Lyrics © DOMINO PUBLISHING COMPANY
Written by: NICK BASSETT, DOMENIC PALERMO
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Escape the Fall
This is a hidden gem by Nothing. This song makes me feel either at peace or really sad. I listened to it often while walking around my college campus and most times this song would let me forget about my stress.
Paco Levy
@Escape the Fall It’s already a few years old and I’ve never seen them play it live or anything so I think this one will remain a hidden treasure for the people who know
Escape the Fall
Definitely! The mellow guitars and drums are my favorite part of the song! I hope Nothing gives this song more representation in the future, it deserves some time in the spotlight!
Paco Levy
So underrated right? It’s probably my favorite Nothing song, so fucking mellow and the lyrics are absolutely beautiful
Shaun Savage
Simply Genius, beautiful song! These guys never disappoint, I hope one day I can see them live of at least meet them.
Shaun Savage
Dave Haze yes they do seem that way from their live feeds and replying to their fans, my gf even got em to wish me happy birthday last year and they did on their own page! Really cool guys.
Dave Haze
they've only been touring constantly for the last few years, everywhere, and are pretty darn approachable, if you offer them a drink w your company... Got to chill, share a beer and a shot, with every member of the band (except for Basset, but didn't really care much to particularly meet him anyway) this past summer. Could've again if I'd gone to their shows, there after since, in my area... Don't hope brutha, achieve!!
Anubis
I absolutely love this song.
Robert Ward
I looove that these dudes are from my hometown because they're the best new shit out there
Joe Megson
I tried listening to this at 75% speed, and it still sounds great.