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Self Background information Origin, Genres Years active 1993–present Labels,,, Associated acts Members Chris James Mac Burrus Jason Rawlings Brian Rogers Past members Timm Nobles Self (stylized as sElf or SeLF) is an American alternative pop/rock band from. The band is led. The band currently consists of Chris James (keyboards, piano, samplers, guitar, backing vocals), Mac Burrus (bass guitar, keyboards, horns, backing vocals), and Jason Rawlings (Drums). Past members include Matt's brother, (lead guitar, keyboards, vocals) and Timm Nobles (bass guitar). Mahaffey cites,, and as some of his biggest musical influences. Contents • • • • • • • • • • Band history [ ] Self began with founders Matt and Mike Mahaffey recording songs in their childhood home in the early 90s, following brief forays with other groups. The band's debut album,, was released in 1995 on the, a label the Mahaffeys helped found.

During this early period, the band featured Matt on vocals and guitar, Mike on lead guitar, Tim Nobles on bass, Chris James on keyboards and samplers, and Jason Rawlings on drums. The album was followed in 1996 by, an album released exclusively through a mail order catalog, and in 1997, an album released for free via the Internet called. Around this time, bassist Timm Nobles was replaced by, formerly of Murfreesboro rock band. A Self titled (1998) and the album (1999) were co-released by the Spongebath and labels. Back at Spongebath, Self-released in 2000, an album created entirely with children's toy instruments. That same year, Self-released two more free Internet-only albums,. In 2005, Self again released an album for free on the Internet.

Consists of recorded during the 2001-2004 sessions for the unreleased album. After a long hiatus, Self-released an entitled in 2014. In addition to these releases, Self contributed to several tribute albums, 'Shame' on the tribute album in 1998 and ',' for the tribute album, released July 2006. Unreleased Music [ ] An album entitled was completed in 2004 and was set to become the band's fifth commercial release. When acquired, the band's label at the time, the album was shelved indefinitely. A few songs from Ornament and Crime had been featured on the band's. After the album spent thirteen quiet years in limbo, Ornament and Crime was released on August 25, 2017 via El Camino Media, who had previously released in 2014.

A DVD has also been completed, but due to legal reasons, remains unreleased. The performance includes a cover of 's hit song ',' which has not yet been approved. [ ] Several videos of songs from the DVD, including the 'Back in Black' cover, have been posted online on Mahaffey's MySpace and profiles. Side Projects and Super Fake Nice (2005-present) [ ] New music and live performances since the release of Porno, Mint & Grime have been sporadic.

Lead guitarist Mike Mahaffey died in May 2005, and his role in the band has yet to be filled, though the remaining members played a show in his honor on October 9, 2005. They have performed since as a full band and Matt Mahaffey has appeared as Self in solo performances. Despite this, members of the band have been working primarily on other projects. Rawlings played drums in a group called, and Mahaffey also formed a new band,, with former member. Wired All Wrong released their first album, on September 12, 2006. Additionally, Matt has worked as a producer and performer for other artists including and and as a composer for children's TV shows including. On January 13, 2007 Mahaffey announced on his MySpace blog that a new Self album, tentatively titled Super Fake Nice, was in the works.

In late 2008, several new tracks appeared on his MySpace. On May 19, 2010, Self-released the single 'Could You Love Me Now?'

For digital download. In July 2011, work on a new studio album was said to be progressing, and Mahaffey stated that he was considering as a means of funding the project. On 30 November 2011, Self made available the track 'Looks and Money' for digital download. Matt Mahaffey officially announced the production of the new Self album on 15 December 2011. As of 2012, Mahaffey has permanently returned to the Nashville area.

Self played a sold-out reunion show in Nashville on December 29, 2012 at with guitarist filled Mike Mahaffey's guitar slot.

Knigi konstantina zorina vstanj i hodi. Gizmodgery was recorded using only toy instruments. Now we can conduct our serious record criticism like adults. After all, upon hearing Gizmodgery a few times, I've come to the conclusion that Self (aka Matt Mahaffey) could have ditched the schtick and recorded this, his fourth release, with a couple guitars, a few synthesizers, a drumkit and a decent sampler for all I care. Besides, now that we know what he was going for, we might as well realize that Mahaffey's only trying to distract you from the fact that not much else separates this record from the rest of the pack.