Inventions (band)

Inventions
GenresExperimental music, post-rock
Years active2013–present
LabelsTemporary Residence Limited
MembersMatthew Cooper
Mark T. Smith

Inventions is an American musical ensemble signed to Temporary Residence Records, consisting of Matthew Cooper of Eluvium and Mark T. Smith of Explosions in the Sky.[1]

Inventions formed in 2013 as a side project for both musicians, whose main projects were signed to the same record label. In April 2014, the pair released a self-titled album which reached No. 22 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart.[2]

Inventions also released Maze of Woods (2015)[3] and Continuous Portrait (2020).[4]

Discography

Studio albums

EPs

  • Remixed (Temporary Residence Limited, 2015)
  • Blanket Waves (Temporary Residence Limited, 2015)

Singles

  • "Springworlds" (Temporary Residence Limited, 2015)

References

  1. ^ Carrie Battan (January 14, 2014). "Explosions in the Sky and Eluvium Members Team Up as Inventions". Pitchfork Media.
  2. ^ Fred Thomas. "Inventions | Awards". AllMusic. Retrieved May 17, 2015.
  3. ^ "Maze of Woods by Inventions". Metacritic. Retrieved August 3, 2025.
  4. ^ "Continuous Portrait by Inventions". Metacritic. Retrieved August 3, 2025.