Category Archives: The Definite Articles

Backseat Beat Extra: The Definite Articles’ “Gestalt”

In Episode 8, Jaime Lee and The Definite Articles plot the nerd takeover of the world, exploring superpowers, molecular mixology, and the fine art of matching your bandmates’ pheromones. Shot on location in San Francisco, this video of The Definite Articles performing “Gestalt” was originally published on The Bay Bridged on February 22, 2011.

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Backseat Beat
Created by Brad Robertson
Produced by Dana Goldberg & Brad Robertson
Hosted by Jaime Lee Currier

Episode 8, Part 2: The Definite Articles

The Definite Articles.
The Definite Articles.

Everyone knows what happens at the end of Revenge of the Nerds. The Tri-Lambs mop the floor with the Alpha Betas during the Greek Games, using their big brains and a Vader mask to demolish the meatheads in competition and score with the hot Pi Delts. The lesson of the movie is plain—the geeks shall inherit the Earth. Continue reading Episode 8, Part 2: The Definite Articles

Backseat Beat Extra: The Definite Articles’ Outtakes

We originally called this a sneak peek of episode 8 (part 1 and part 2), but really, it’s just two minutes of sweetly goofy outtakes with The Definite Articles, also known as the most articulate, D&D-est chamber-pop group ever to bow a cello.

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Both parts of episode 8 of Backseat Beat were originally published in February of 2011.

Backseat Beat
Created by Brad Robertson
Produced by Dana Goldberg & Brad Robertson
Hosted by Jaime Lee Currier

Backseat Beat Extra: The Definite Articles’ “Bumbershoot”

In Episode 8, Jaime Lee and The Definite Articles plot the nerd takeover of the world, exploring superpowers, molecular mixology, and the fine art of matching your bandmates’ pheromones. Shot on location in San Francisco, this video of The Definite Articles performing “Gestalt” was originally published on The Bay Bridged on February 8, 2011.

http://thedefinitearticles.com

Backseat Beat
Created by Brad Robertson
Produced by Dana Goldberg & Brad Robertson
Hosted by Jaime Lee Currier

Episode 8, Part 1: The Definite Articles

Sean & Arjun of the Definite Articles.
Sean & Arjun of the Definite Articles.

It’s a damn shame my public high school didn’t have an orchestra. No orchestra means those kids contentedly playing D&D in a corner while everyone else was busy pretending to get laid before their 17th birthday were denied achieving their full nerd potential. In addition to reaching Level 10 wizarding status, they could have been honing their skills on classical instruments that would someday result in them rocking the panties off a crowd of adoring fans. I have seen this alternative reality, and it looks a hell of a lot like The Definite Articles. They collectively prove that you can love Star Trek, attend ComicCon, and be effing hilarious to hang out with while completely shredding the bow of your instrument. Continue reading Episode 8, Part 1: The Definite Articles