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We Are Scientists poster at Electric Studios

The Spiel

We Are Scientists is a New York-based indie rock band that formed in Berkeley, California, USA in 2000. Originally formed of Keith Murray on drums, Chris Cain playing bass guitar and Scott Lamb providing vocals and guitar, before Michael Tapper became drummer and Keith became vocalist and guitarist. The band’s breakthrough success came with their second album With Love and Squalor which sold 100,000 copies in the first 6 months. Their second success was with Brain Thrust Mastery which charted at 11 in the UK album chart, with two top 40 singles “After Hours” and “Chick Lit”. Their fourth album, Barbara, was released in the UK on the 14th June 2010. Also, they are starring in their own television short Steve Wants His Money.

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Leadmill Road & Devonshire Quarter: Electric Studios nights on Leadmill Road: Sheffield Station is a ten-minute walk; Supertram (Cathedral / Fitzalan Square) and Arundel Gate buses cover the rest.

The Milestone

4.5£15–£35🍺 Gastropub

Open · See venue for hours

Independent gastropub by the station for reliable pre-show food and cask ales before doors at Electric Studios.

The Botanist Sheffield

4.4£20–£40🍸 Bar & restaurant

Open · Closes late Fri–Sat

Tree-lined cocktail bar on Fitzwilliam Street, good for groups meeting before a Leadmill Road gig.

BrewDog Sheffield

4.2£12–£25🍺 Craft beer bar

Open · Closes at 12:00 am Fri–Sat

West Street–area craft beer, a short stroll from Electric Studios for a quick pint after the encore.

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Nearest tram / bus

Straight-line (approx.)

  • Bus · Moorhead (Charter Row)460 m
  • Bus · High Street (Haymarket)560 m
  • Tram · West Street580 m
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