Los Angeles · Darkwave & Synth-Pop
Ockham's Razor
“A perfect marriage between the hard-hitting sounds of the latest electronic technologies and the smooth and elegant tones of live acoustic instruments.”
Ockham's Razor is a five-piece darkwave, synth-pop and ethereal music band from Los Angeles, California. Their debut album gathers haunting, true-to-life lyrics, memorable hooks and a sound that sits between the electronic and the acoustic.
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Hear Ockham's Razor
Low-resolution MP3 previews from the debut album and the band's live repertoire. Every clip streams directly from this site — no accounts, no adverts and no third-party players.
Mad World
Disturbed
I've Been Losing You
Debut album
The Ockham's Razor debut album
Released through Midnight Magic Records, the debut album introduces the band's signature blend: sequenced electronics beneath live guitars and pianos, with lyrics that “resonate with a haunting but true-to-life ring”.
- 01TimeClip available
- 02DisturbedClip available
- 03Mad WorldTears for Fears cover
- 04I've Been Losing YouClip available
- 05ChasmsLive repertoire
- 06Far AwayLive repertoire
The line-up
Meet the band
Five performers with backgrounds in classical voice, musical theatre, marching percussion, jazz ensembles and studio work.
Patrick J. McMahon
Lead vocals
Classically trained from the age of eight, a veteran of stage and screen and a former headliner of the Claremont Shades a cappella group.
Belinda Bach
Guitars & vocals
Singer-songwriter who first took the stage at four, studied guitar at the North Carolina School of the Arts and composed for the production “Seven Minutes In Heaven”.
Jonathan “Stickman” Bach
Drums & backing vocals
Percussionist and vocal harmony arranger who toured Europe with the “Spirit of America” marching ensemble and played in the Appalachian State University band.
Jeremy Wheeler
Keyboards & pianos
A classically trained trumpeter and a software and hardware technician who shaped the band's synthesizer sound.
Sheldon “Lurch” Morley
Guitar & bass
The most recent addition to the line-up, on guitar and bass as well as backing vocals.
Full band biographies
The complete long-form history of every member, from first stage appearances to studio credits.
Gallery
Promo photos and artwork
Nine images from the band's press pack, promo shoots and album artwork. Select any thumbnail to open the full-size photograph.
Live
Performances
Ockham's Razor built a following across Los Angeles and the surrounding areas, from Hollywood club nights to the Rock City News awards show.
| Date | Venue | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 November 2003 | Club Qtopia | 6021 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA | Rock City News 20th Anniversary Music Awards — on stage at 2:00 AM |
| 28 November 2003 | Canter's Kibbutz Room | 419 N. Fairfax, Los Angeles, CA | Details announced closer to the date |
| 29–31 August 2003 | S.W.R.E | Ontario, CA | Festival weekend appearance |
| 17 August 2003 | The Gig | Los Angeles, CA | 9:30 PM set |
| 4 August 2003 | The Garage | Los Angeles, CA | 9:30 PM set |
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Merchandise and music
Midnight Magic Records accepts PayPal, money orders and personal cheques. All prices include shipping unless stated otherwise.
Debut Album
The complete debut album from Ockham's Razor.
$10.00 — shipping included
Signed Debut Album
The debut album autographed by all four signatories in the line-up.
$15.00 — shipping included
Disturbed — Limited Single
Limited edition single, individually numbered. Only 100 copies.
$10.00 — shipping included
Ockham's Razor T-Shirt
Black shirt with the band logo on the front and the definition on the back.
$15.00 plus shipping & handling
Recognition
Nominated: Best Goth Band
Ockham's Razor was nominated in Category 31 — Best Goth Band at the 2003 Rock City News 20th Anniversary Music Awards, “The Rockies”, held at Club Qtopia in Hollywood.
The band shared the bill with the wider Los Angeles darkwave and goth scene, performing a 2:00 AM set on the awards night.
2003 Rockies nomination
Category 31 — Best Goth Band
Rock City News 20th Anniversary Music Awards
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Short answers to the questions visitors ask most often. The full FAQ covers ordering, shipping, booking and press requests.
What kind of music does Ockham's Razor play?
Ockham's Razor play darkwave, synth-pop and ethereal music, combining electronic production with live guitars, pianos and acoustic instruments. The band describes its aim as a marriage of “the hard-hitting sounds of the latest electronic technologies with the smooth and elegant tones of live acoustic instruments”.
How can I hear the band before buying?
Four low-resolution MP3 previews are free to stream on the sound clips page: “Time”, “Mad World”, “Disturbed” and “I've Been Losing You”.
How do I order a CD or a t-shirt?
Everything is ordered directly from the band through the online order page. PayPal is accepted via the band's e-mail address, and money orders or personal cheques are also welcome. The t-shirt is listed separately on the t-shirt page.
Where can I find high-resolution promo photos for press use?
The photo gallery holds nine full-size images including promo shots and album artwork, and the press kit collects them together with the band biography and key facts.
Stay in touch
Join the Ockham's Razor e-list
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Everything else on this site
About Ockham's Razor
Who the band are, where the sound comes from and how five performers from very different musical backgrounds came together in Los Angeles.
Music and discography
The debut album, its catalogue numbers, the full track information and every clip and live song in one place.
Debut album cover
The full album artwork and the CD tray card, shown at full size.
Album playlist
The printed running order from the back of the debut album sleeve.
Press kit
Biography, key facts, high-resolution promo photographs and contact details for journalists and promoters.
Links
Related bands and the fan resources that carried Ockham's Razor in the early 2000s.