Their self-titled debut album, Superorganism, was released on 2 March 2018 through Domino Recording Company and Hostess Entertainment.
Mark David Turner (Emily), Christopher Young (Harry), Timothy "Tim" Shann (Tucan), and Blair Everson (Robert Strange) formed The Eversons, an indie band, in 2011, still active by the time of Superorganism's formation. All group members contributed vocals, while Emily, Harry, and Robert Strange contributed guitar; Tucan and Robert Strange contributed bass; Tucan contributed drums; and Emily played the saxophone. After Superorganism's formation, new roles were adapted, with Emily contributing synths and Robert Strange solely contributing visual arts and staging.
Orono Noguchi, a high school student from Maine, first discovered The Eversons via her YouTube recommendations, thereafter becoming a fan of the group. During a 2015 summer trip to Japan, her country of origin, Noguchi found The Eversons to be performing a gig nearby and attended. It was there and then that the group became friends, bonding over their shared interest of internet memes. Their friendship was maintained online, the group often using Skype as a means of communication.
After discovering Noguchi could sing, the group invited her to add lyrics and vocals to a demo they had been working on for a new project at the beginning of 2017. The project came to be Superorganism's first single "Something For Your M.I.N.D.", which was later featured on the soundtrack of FIFA 18.
Having graduated from John Bapst Memorial High School in June, seventeen-year-old Noguchi was accepted into the group, its members being significantly older. "Ever since I was little I had two big goals," says Noguchi, "One of them was to be a musician or an artist of some sort, and the other was to go to college in the States. That’s why I made the decision to go to Maine by myself when I was fourteen." In regard to college, she said, "[Joining Superorganism] was a really big decision but you don’t get to decide when opportunities come. So I'll do this, and I can go to college any time I want."
Additionally, female singers from New Zealand, Ruby and B, would go on to join the group in their musical collaborations. While Ruby and B are known for their roles as background singers, they are also capable of playing instruments. For instance, Ruby is competent on the strings. With the band growing in size, it was decided that Superorganism would relocate to London to create music together. As of late 2017, seven out of eight band members live together in a large terraced house in East End that doubles up as a live-in, 24-hour studio.
The eighth and final member to join, South Korean background vocalist Soul, is the only member to live separately from the group, residing in Sydney, Australia. An enlarged image of Soul's face often takes his place in group photographs. Going by the pseudonym "CHI", Soul has also released material to a Bandcamp account of his own, playing the guitar and keyboard himself.
In June 2018, Superorganism covered Utada Hikaru's "Phakchi no Uta" (パクチーの唄, "Coriander Song") as promotion for the release of her album Hatsukoi (2018).
The group consists of international members from Lancashire, Japan, South Korea, Australia and New Zealand, with ages ranging from seventeen to thirty-two. They create original internet-age electronically-tinged indie pop music.
Describing the creation of Superorganism's songs, Orono Noguchi says, "It usually starts with us listening to music and talking about music, art, and all kinds of stuff in the kitchen. Then, one of us would come up with a very basic idea for a song. We'd then send the file back and forth among the group and add on some random ideas that we have. We'd keep working on it until we have a final product."
"We've got the guy making the videos downstairs, mixing in the other room, [and] singing going on [elsewhere]," Harry says in regards to their live-in studio. "We've created this kind of warped version of a pop production house."
Members:
Orono Noguchi,also known as "OJ" – vocals, writing, painting
Emily (Mark David Turner) – writing, production, synths
Harry (Christopher Young) – writing, production, guitar
Tucan, or Dr. Tucan Taylor Michaels (Timothy "Tim" Shann) – writing, production, mixing, drums
Robert Strange (Blair Everson) – visual arts, staging
Ruby – background vocals, background dancing, background musician
B – background vocals, background dancing, background musician
Soul – background vocals, background dancing, background musician
Night Time
Superorganism Lyrics
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(Wake up, wake up, wake up)
They said sleep is for the weak
And gave into the mantra
The scene was derelict
The Facebook propaganda (Wake up, wake up, wake up)
My router is a candle
And I see how it's just so dope
But I liked the blue brittleness
Of the nighttime (Wake up, wake up, wake up)
Of the nighttime (Wake up, wake up, wake up)
Of the nighttime (oh-oh, in the nighttime, oh-oh)
Of the nighttime (oh-oh, in the nighttime, oh-oh)
Curious camgirls
Cruel and kind cherry boys
They were restless for those refills
Superimposed on a green screen (Wake up, wake up, wake up)
Your aimless web surfing
And arranged brain battling
I just wanted to be our crumb
Sitting like a clot in my brain
In the nighttime (Wake up, wake up, wake up)
In the nighttime (Wake up, wake up, wake up)
In the nighttime (oh-oh, in the nighttime, oh-oh)
In the nighttime (oh-oh, in the nighttime, oh-oh)
In the nighttime
(Oh-oh)
(Oh-oh)
(Oh-oh)
(Oh-oh, oh-oh)
(Oh-oh, oh-oh)
(Oh-oh, oh-oh)
(Oh-oh, oh)
In the nighttime (oh-oh, in the nighttime, oh-oh)
In the nighttime (oh-oh, in the nighttime, oh-oh)
In the nighttime (oh-oh, in the nighttime, oh-oh)
In the nighttime (oh-oh, in the nighttime, oh-oh)
In the nighttime (Wake up, wake up, wake up)
Night Time by Superorganism is a contemplation of the impact of the Internet and the all-consuming nature of technology on our daily lives, particularly during our waking hours. The song starts with the repetition of 'Wake up, wake up, wake up' which references our constant connection to the Internet and how it has led to the blurring of lines between day and night. The lyrics also refer to the idea that sleep is for the weak and the pressure to be always connected and online. The scene described in the lyrics is dystopian, with references to the "curious camgirls" and "cruel and kind cherry boys" who are consumed by the stimuli offered by the digital world.
The chorus expresses a desire for the beauty of darkness and the appreciation for the blue brittleness of the nighttime. The "blue brittleness" could represent the calm before dawn, which allows for introspection and self-awareness. The lyrics further express a longing for moments of simplicity and the desire to disconnect from the overwhelming digital world as the singer states, "I just wanted to be our crumb, sitting like a clot in my brain."
Overall, Night Time is a thoughtful critique of the impact of the Internet on our daily lives, particularly our sleep patterns and the effects of continuous connection on our mental health.
Line by Line Meaning
They said sleep is for the weak
And gave into the mantra
The singer's friends believe that staying up all night is cool and they follow this belief.
The scene was derelict
The Facebook propaganda
The surroundings were gloomy, and online advertisements were influencing their actions.
My router is a candle
That ignites my slim innocence
And I see how it's just so dope
But I liked the blue brittleness
The internet acts as a source of light for the singer, and they can see its benefits but prefer its previous form.
Curious camgirls
Cruel and kind cherry boys
They were restless for those refills
Superimposed on a green screen
The internet is filled with people of different personalities seeking validation and attention, displayed on a screen.
Your aimless web surfing
And arranged brain battling
I just wanted to be our crumb
Sitting like a clot in my brain
The artist wants to disconnect from the constant browsing of the internet and relax within their own thoughts.
In the nighttime (oh-oh, in the nighttime, oh-oh)
In the nighttime (oh-oh, in the nighttime, oh-oh)
In the nighttime (oh-oh, in the nighttime, oh-oh)
In the nighttime (oh-oh, in the nighttime, oh-oh)
In the nighttime (Wake up, wake up, wake up)
The nighttime symbolizes a time of self-reflection and disconnection from the digital world, but the singer is still conscious of its influence.
Lyrics © DOMINO PUBLISHING COMPANY, BMG Rights Management
Written by: Christopher Young, Mark Turner, Orono Noguchi, Timothy Shann
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☆ Connor Gillies ☆
[Intro]
(Wake up, wake up, wake up)
(Wake up, wake up, wake up)
[Verse 1]
They said sleep is for the weak
And gave into the mantra
The scene was derelict
The Facebook propaganda
My lighter is a candle
That ignites my slim innocence
And I see how this was so dull
But I liked the blue brittleness
[Chorus]
Of the nighttime (wake up, wake up, wake up)
Of the nighttime (wake up, wake up, wake up)
Of the nighttime (oh-oh, in the nighttime, oh-oh, in the nighttime)
Of the nighttime (oh-oh, in the nighttime, oh-oh)
[Verse 2]
Curious camgirls
Cruel and kind cherry boys
They were restless for those refills
Superimposed on a green screen
Your aimless web surfing
And arranged brain battling
I just wanted to be R. Crumb
Sitting like a clot in my brain
[Chorus]
In the nighttime (wake up, wake up, wake up)
In the nighttime (wake up, wake up, wake up)
In the nighttime (oh-oh, in the nighttime, oh-oh, in the nighttime)
In the nighttime (oh-oh, in the nighttime, oh-oh)
[Bridge]
Oh-oh
Oh-oh
Oh-oh
Oh-oh
Oh-oh, oh-oh
Oh-oh, oh-oh
Oh-oh, oh-oh
Oh
In the nighttime (oh-oh, in the nighttime, oh-oh, in the nighttime)
In the nighttime (oh-oh, in the nighttime, oh-oh, in the nighttime)
In the nighttime (oh-oh, in the nighttime, oh-oh, in the nighttime)
In the nighttime (wake up, wake up, wake up)
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Benjamin Adebowale
In 5 years time, I'm definitely gonna be that one guy saying: "I knew Superorganism before they were cool"
emily
year later and they had their viral song
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Benjamin Adebowale this is the year man ❤️
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meine
Pablo Emilio Rui
Only 3 years left
mike_
2 years, you got it with fricking tikok
lucyhtml
From an editor's standpoint, I love all of Superorganism's visuals, they're always so well done and I love it
☾Cyrus☾
RIGHT?!?? it’s so creative and weird in a beautiful way! They outdo themselves all the time and it’s great <3
Jana Hijazi
i've reached a point where i'm no longer even questioning superorganism videos and i'm like yeah this song is great alright
LadyShigeko
Love the lyrics, music and video. Its catchy. Still find myself humming it under my breath in the middle of the night between wakefulness and sleep.
Great song. I love it <3