The Dead C are a New Zealand–based music and art trio made up of members Bruce Russell, Michael Morley and Robbie Yeats.
They have been called one of the most interesting bands in the world by Thurston Moore, and have been cited as influences by Bardo Pond, Flying Saucer Attack, Labradford, and Pavement.
[5] They became known internationally through their releases on the Philadelphia record label Siltbreeze, especially the 1992 double LP Harsh 70s Reality.
Recent albums have seen the group add electronics and samples, yet still maintaining their origins in trademark hazy guitar chaos.
In September 2016, they played a few US dates including Cropped Out festival in Louisville, Kentucky A compilation album covering their first 18 years entitled Vain Erudite and Stupid: Selected Works 1987-2005 was released on the Ba Da Bing label in 2006.