Mister Vertigo was assembled by Matthew Hajdys, Jonathan Scanlon, and Jon Shaw Carpenter. In late 2000, they released a self-titled, five-track EP, and followed it up in 2002 with their debut LP, Wintermusik, an ambitious and artistically rich set. It was produced by the accomplished Andy Happel (Thanks to Gravity), a noted songwriter, violinist and producer. Mister Vertigo played in and around the Boston area to support the effort, but sights were securely set on a second studio venture. 2003 marked the beginning of what would become Mister Vertigos second long-player, titled Mister Vertigos Fear of Heights. While most of it was again produced by Andy Happel, the band expanded horizons. Collaborating with Matt Tahaney and Matthew Beaudoin of famed Q Division Studios in Somerville, MA, they even got some mixing help from MIKE DENNEEN (Aimee Mann, Fountains of Wayne, Gigolo Aunts). The record was released on 05/03/05. In April of 2006 Mr. Vertigo returned to the studio with Producer SCOTT RIEBLING (Fall Out Boy, Metro Station, We The Kings, Cobra Starship, Lustra, The Academy Is) to record two new tracks. The songs "Hammerstrong" and "Halfway Home" became the first two tracks cut for the bands 3rd full length record SONGS TO LEANN. The band headed into producer DENNIS CARROLLS 6 Media studios in Haverhill MA, the week of June 18th 2007 to put the finishing touches on the record. SCOTT RIEBLING also returned to add some mixing help to the records signature track "Cosmo". The record was released on Aug. 30th 2007. In the winter of 2008 the band began prepro on a new full length record as well as 2 EP's. The band has been working mainly with Producer Scott Riebling in his new Studio in Raynham MA but has also found a 2nd home at ZIPPAH Recording in Boston MA with producers MIKE DAVIDSON & BRIAN CHARLES (The Sheila Divine, The Figgs, Azure Ray, Bright Eyes, The Faint). They have also added guitar player John (Duey) Ducharme to the permanent band lineup. Look for the new record "Metatheory" to be released in the spring/summer of 2012. The 1st week of October 2011 the band headed into Conor Oberst & Mike Mogis' ARC studios in Omaha Nebraska to record 5 tracks with producer A.J. Mogis. The songs will be the start of a new LP that will be finished in the winter of 2012.The band will be releasing the first single from "Metatheory" in the next few weeks. A track called "Spear Hill". Written by Jonathan and Produced, Recorded, and mixed by Mike Davidson at Zippah Recording…The track also features guest vocals from Aaron Perrino of The Sheila Divine/Dear Leader…
