and Fleetwood Mac. Murray and Cain are known for incorporating comedy into their live performances, music videos and when giving interviews. British magazine God Is In The TV put forward that Keith Murray and Chris Cain demonstrated "sarcasm and wit not normally found coming from two of our American cousins", going on to put forward that this may have been lost in translation when the band first emerged to prominence in 2005. Writing for The Independent, Ben Walsh wrote "they are incorrigible wags, who are refreshingly willing to riff on any given topic". Their live and interview "banter" is always off-the-cuff, with Murray insisting that the thought of ever rehearsing or reusing material makes him "cringe". The band come up with the majority of their music video concepts themselves. Earlier in the band's career the band frequently collaborated on music videos and other video content with Akiva Schaffer of The Lonely Island. Members Since the departure of Michael Tapper in 2007, We Are Scientists has primarily consisted of Murray and Cain. Drummer Keith Carne has featured since 2013 in the studio, at live shows and in promotions such as music videos. Murray has stated that he and Cain "really consider him a part of the band", going on to joke that "it's the two of us, and then our drummer Keith Carne. That’s the real issue — having another Keith in the band. Too many Keiths." "Honorary Scientist" Max Hart performed guitars and keyboards with the band during their Brian Thrust Mastery era, and has sporadically featured at live shows since then as well as producing their albums Helter Seltzer and Megaplex. Current members Keith Murray – lead vocals, guitars, keyboards (1999–present), drums (1999) Chris Cain – bass, backing vocals (1999–present) Current touring members Keith Carne – drums, percussion (2013–present) Former members Scott Lamb – guitar (1999; touring member 2002), lead vocals (1999), backing vocals, keyboards (2002) Michael Tapper – drums, percussion, backing vocals (2000–2007) Andy Burrows – drums, percussion, keyboards, backing vocals (2009–2014) Former touring members Danny Allen - keyboards, drums (2009–2012) Max Hart - guitar, backing vocals, keyboards (2008–2010, 2013) Adam Aaronson - drums (2007–2009) Timeline Discography Studio albums With Love and Squalor (2005) Brain Thrust Mastery (2008) Barbara (2010) TV en Français (2014) Helter Seltzer (2016) Megaplex (2018) Huffy (2021) Lobes (2023) References External links What's the Word Dance-punk musical groups Rock music groups from California Indie