Thank You Scientist is a seven-piece progressive rock band from Bergen County, New Jersey. Featuring a violinist and horn section, the rock group was formed in 2010 by guitarist Tom Monda. Blending genres such as progressive rock, funk, metal and pop, in January 2011, the group released their first effort, an EP titled The Perils of Time Travel, which was received positively by progressive rock outlets. After a year of local touring and writing, Thank You Scientist released their sophomore work Maps of Non-Existent Places on June 8, 2012.