Simple Creatures is an American rock duo formed by Mark Hoppus of Blink-182 and Alex Gaskarth of All Time Low.[1][2] Based in Los Angeles, the duo will release their first extended play, Strange Love, on March 29, 2019.

Contents 1 Biography 2 Musical style and influences 3 Discography 4 References 5 External links Biography

Alex Gaskarth grew up a fan of Blink-182, and his group, All Time Low, eventually toured with the band on its 2016 California Tour. Mark Hoppus, the band's bassist, had become friends with Gaskarth over the years and the two had always spoke about collaborating at some point. Following completion of the California tour dates in 2017, Hoppus fell into a depression, and re-entered the studio hoping to record with artists he had always wanted to work with. He called Gaskarth first, and the two ended up writing several songs in the first sessions together.[3] The project, Simple Creatures, was announced in January 2019, with the lead single "Drug".[4][5][6] The duo's first extended play, Strange Love, will be released March 29 via BMG.[7] The group has promised another EP is planned, and they also have plans to perform live at some point in 2019.

Musical style and influences

Both Hoppus and Gaskarth credited The Cure and its frontman, Robert Smith, as an influence on their first EP, Strange Love. "There were many, many times during the recording process that we referenced The Cure sounds, or the way that Robert Smith writes," Hoppus told Kerrang!. The music of the duo contains programmed drums, guitars, and synthesizers.[7] Hoppus credited his longtime influences the Descendents and Bad Religion as an influence.[8] Lyrically, the duo hoped to imbue darker qualities and edginess into pop songs. "We’re both deeply sad people on the inside. That dark pop, goth, emo thing," Gaskarth said.[3]

Discography Strange Love EP (2019) References ^ Reilly, Nick (24 January 2019). "Blink-182's Mark Hoppus and All Time Low's Alex Gaskarth unveil new band Simple Creatures". NME. Retrieved 2019-01-24. ^ "Blink-182's Mark Hoppus & All Time Low's Alex Gaskarth Form New Band Simple Creatures, Debut First Song". Billboard. Retrieved 2019-01-24. ^ a b Heinz, Natasha (January 28, 2019). "Mark Hoppus Talks Simple Creatures Influences, Plans to Release Music". Alternative Press. Retrieved February 22, 2019. ^ "Simple Creatures". Simple Creatures. Retrieved 2019-02-21. ^ brownypaul (2019-01-24). "blink-182's Mark Hoppus and All Time Low's Alex Gaskarth debut new band". Wall Of Sound. Retrieved 2019-01-24. ^ Reilly, Nick (24 January 2019). "Blink-182's Mark Hoppus and All Time Low's Alex Gaskarth unveil new band Simple Creatures". NME. Retrieved 2019-01-24. ^ a b "Simple Creatures Announce Debut EP Strange Love; Release Title-Track". Kerrang!. February 21, 2019. Retrieved February 22, 2019. ^ "How The Cure Influenced Simple Creatures". Kerrang!. January 28, 2019. Retrieved February 22, 2019. External links Official website vteAll Time Low Alex Gaskarth Jack Barakat Zack Merrick Rian Dawson Chris Cortilello TJ Ihle Studio albums The Party Scene So Wrong, It's Right Nothing Personal Dirty Work Don't Panic Future Hearts Last Young Renegade Live albums Straight to DVD Extended plays The Three Words to Remember in Dealing with the End EP Put Up or Shut Up Singles "Dear Maria, Count Me In" "Weightless" "Damned If I Do Ya (Damned If I Don't)" "Lost in Stereo" "I Feel Like Dancin'" "Somewhere in Neverland" "A Love Like War" "Dirty Laundry" "Good Times" Related articles Discography Songs Simple Creatures Book