We Are Scientists is a New York based rock band that formed in Berkeley, California in the year 2000. Originally formed of Keith Murray on drums, Chris Cain (bass) and Scott Lamb (vocals, guitar), before Michael Tapper became drummer and Keith became vocalist and drummer. The bands 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". They are currently writing their third album with Andy Burrows, as well as staring in their own television short 'Steve Wants His Money'.