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Social Studies plays at Paly

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Published January 15, 2013

Social Studies played for an audience of Palo Alto High School students after school on Friday, Jan. 11 on the Quad.

Founded in San Francisco in 2008, the band is well known for its compelling and profound music in modernist pop. The group includes Natalia Rogovin (vocals, keyboard), Michael Jirkovsky (drums), Jesse Hudson (bassist), Ben McClintock  (guitarist) and Tom Smith (guitarist).

Social Studies marks the first of many live performances to come, due to an effort by the Associated Student Body (ASB) to host more performances during lunch and after school. Goodnight Argent, a band known for its’ pop-alternative music, is coming to play this Friday, Jan. 18 at lunch on the Quad. 

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    Based in San Francisco, the band Social Studies includes five members: Natalia Rogovin, Michael Jirkovsky, Jesse Hudson, Ben McClintock and Tom Smith. Rogovin, Hudson, Jirkovsky and Smith play in front of a modest crowd of Paly students. Photo by Cathy Rong.
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    Lead singer Natalia Rogovin grooves to the music on Friday, Jan. 11. The band will be the first of many live performances, due to an effort by ASB to increase live performances on the Quad. Photo by Cathy Rong.
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    Rogovin and Hudson play on the quad for Paly students. The band's sophomore album, "Developer," was released on Nov 13, 2012. "Developer is a more adult record. We tried to explore sounds and draw out parts to write more moving and focused songs," says Rogovin. [Photo by Cathy Rong]
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    Music by Social Studies serenaded students as they got out of school on Jan. 11. Founded in 2008, Social Studies has played for audiences at the CMJ Music Festival, SXSW, and Noise Pop. Photo by Cathy Rong.

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