Nü Sensae is a Canadian punk and grunge trio from Vancouver composed of bassist-vocalist Andrea Lukic, drummer Daniel Pitout, and guitarist Brody McKnight.[1] In 2012, Spin magazine named them in their list of top five best new artists.[2] Nü Sensae are currently signed to Suicide Squeeze Records.[3] Due to Pitout pursuing education in England, the group went on hiatus in August 2014.[4]

Nü Sensae
Background information
OriginVancouver, British Columbia
GenresPunk, grunge
Years active2008–2014 (on indefinite hiatus)
LabelsSuicide Squeeze
MembersAndrea Lukic
Brody McKnight
Daniel Pitout
Websitenusensae.tumblr.com

History

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The band was formed as a duo in 2008, by Andrea Lukic and Daniel Pitout.[5] From 2008 to 2011 the band released several EP's on labels such as Fast Weapons,[6] Deranged Records,[7] Isolated Now Waves,[8] Swill Children[9] and Critiscum Internationale.[10]

Nü Sensae released their first album, TV, Death and the Devil, in 2010[11] on Nominal Records which was named one of the top ten punk albums of the year by Exclaim! magazine.[12] In September 2011, Nü Sensae announced the addition of guitarist Brody McKnight to the band.[13] Their second album, "Sundowning", was released on August 7, 2012, via Suicide Squeeze Records[14] and was given an 8.0 rating by Pitchfork Media.[15]

Nü Sensae have also been associated with the queercore or queer rock genre, with the band's openly gay drummer, Daniel Pitout, having been featured in several gay publications[16][17] and for his work in AIDS activism as founder of the AIDS Day Music Project (or ADMP).[18][19][20] Pitout was named one of the most eligible gay bachelors of 2013 by OUT magazine.[21][22] Pitout also performs masked as country singer Orville Peck.[23]

Band members

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  • Andrea Lukic – bass guitar, vocals
  • Brody McKnight – guitar
  • Daniel Pitout – drums

Discography

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Albums

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Self Titled

  • Released: 2008
  • Label: Isolated Now Waves
  • Tracks: "Raven Tussle", "1992", "Don't Panic", "Cut Throat Nine", "The Witch", "Brain Aid", "Peter Tripp", "Graceland"

TV, Death and the Devil

  • Released: 2010
  • Label: Nominal Records
  • Tracks: "New Lies", "Total Drift", "I'm A Body", "Worm(s)", "Cat's Cradle", "Skull Mecca", "Strange Games", "Sweet Thing", "Disappearing Act", "Passing The Word", "Night Talker", "Burn Zero"

Sundowning

  • Released: 2012
  • Label: Suicide Squeeze Records
  • Tracks: "First Born", "Swim", "100 Shades", "Burnt Masks", "Dust", "Tea Swamp Park", "Whispering Rule", "Spit Gifting", "Tajna", "Orange Roses", "Curdle The Cream", "First Born (Reprise)", "Say What You Are", "Eat Your Mind"

Singles and EPs

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Three Dreams

  • Released: 2009
  • Label: Critiscum Internationale
  • Tracks: "Mowgli and Sly", "Mens Rea", "Worm(s)", "Fantum"

Sorrow

  • Released: 2010
  • Label: Swill Children
  • Tracks: "New Lies", "Force Feed", "UV Dust"

Tea Swamp Park

  • Released: 2010
  • Label: Fast Weapons
  • Tracks: "Tea Swamp Park", "Gumbo", "Dust"

Clown Life (White Lung)

  • Released: 2010
  • Label: Deranged Records / Nominal Records
  • Tracks: "Aristocrat", "Eat Your Mind"

Various artist compilations

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The Emergency Room Vol 1 – "Graceland", "Don't Panic", "Peter Tripp"

  • Released: 2008
  • Label: Nominal Records / Grotesque Modern
  • Tracks: "Graceland" Nu Sensae, "Don't Panic" Nu Sensae, "Peter Tripp" Nu Sensae

Nite Prison – "Dubai For Now (Party Vers.)"

  • Released: 2011
  • Label: Nominal Records / Grotesque Modern
  • Tracks: "Dubai For Now (Party Vers.)" Nü Sensae

References

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  1. ^ "2:30 Publicity – Nu Sensae". 2:30 Publicity. Retrieved 9 August 2012.
  2. ^ "5 Best New Artists for August '12". Spin. Retrieved 6 September 2012.
  3. ^ "Suicide Squeeze Records – Nu Sensae". Suicide Squeeze Records. Retrieved 6 September 2012.
  4. ^ "Nü Sensae goes on hiatus, Daniel Pitout goes to England". The Georgia Strait. August 24, 2014. Retrieved 2021-01-07.
  5. ^ "Nu Sensae Bio". MTV. Archived from the original on January 29, 2013. Retrieved 7 October 2012.
  6. ^ "Nu Sensae – Tea Swamp Park". Discogs. Retrieved 7 October 2012.
  7. ^ "White Lung / Nü Sensae* – Clown Life". Discogs. Retrieved 7 October 2012.
  8. ^ "Nü Sensae* – Nü Sensae". Discogs. Retrieved 7 October 2012.
  9. ^ "Nü Sensae* / Okie Dokie – Sorrow | Jubilance: PT. 2". Discogs. Retrieved 7 October 2012.
  10. ^ "Nü Sensae* – Three Dreams". Discogs. Retrieved 7 October 2012.
  11. ^ "Nu Sensae – TV, Death And The Devil". Discogs. Retrieved 7 October 2012.
  12. ^ "Punk: Year in Review 2010". Exclaim.ca. Retrieved 7 October 2012.
  13. ^ "Nü Sensae Recruit Mutators Guitarist to Become Three-Piece". Exclaim.ca. Retrieved 7 October 2012.
  14. ^ "NU SENSAE ANNOUNCE SUNDOWNING LP + TOUR". Suicide Squeeze Records. Retrieved 7 October 2012.
  15. ^ "NU SENSAE PITCHFORK REVIEW". Pitchfork Media. Retrieved 27 September 2012.
  16. ^ "This Is Hardcore". Out.com. November 29, 2012. Retrieved 2020-03-15.
  17. ^ "BUTT • Daniel Pitout". Archived from the original on 2013-08-23. Retrieved 2013-08-27.
  18. ^ "Grimes, Dum Dum Girls, Mac DeMarco, King Tuff, White Lung Raffle Items for AIDS Day Music Project". Pitchfork.com. 2 December 2012. Retrieved 2020-03-15.
  19. ^ "Nü Sensae drummer Daniel Pitout takes time out for the AIDS Day Music Project | Georgia Straight". Archived from the original on 2013-04-13. Retrieved 2017-09-07.
  20. ^ "Skin Fairy(スキンフェアリー)の本気の口コミ・効果・評判 |". Archived from the original on 2018-08-23. Retrieved 2020-04-22.
  21. ^ "Third Annual 100 Most Eligible Bachelors". Out.com. March 1, 2013. Retrieved 2020-03-15.
  22. ^ "Nü Sensae's Daniel Pitout Named One of the 100 Most Eligible Gay Bachelors by 'Out Magazine'". Exclaim.ca. Retrieved 2020-03-15.
  23. ^ "When Orville Peck's mask came off, his walls went up". chicagoreader.com/. 6 April 2022. Retrieved 2022-11-02.
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