Deriving its name from the novel Future Shock by Alvin Toffler, Wiping out Thousands is an indie-electro duo from Minneapolis / St. Paul, MN made up of Taylor Nelson (The New Monarchs) and Alaine Dickman. Together they are 11’4” and blonde.

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Starting out as the brain-child of Nelson, Dickman and Adam Tucker (of Signaturetone Recording), Taylor and Alaine broke off to continue things on their own after compiling a number of demos. Like a tidal wave consuming a densely-populated island of sentient robots, Wiping out Thousands’ brand of electro - equal parts abrasive and gorgeous - reaches out from their home base of Minneapolis to the far corners of the grimy neon futurescape of tomorrow. With such a subtle and nuanced voice, the effects and layering are minimal compared to the other instruments posing contrast in the mix. Wiping out Thousands' noise-play shows their reluctance to inhibition which makes the softer sounds and elements believable. Those who enjoy Phantogram, Portishead, and St. Vincent will find Wiping out Thousands to fit perfectly in their playlist.