“Picture this: heavy, progressive rock awash with ambience, tinges of trip-hop and electronica. Add to that a jazz-influenced vocal and suddenly this picture just got very interesting“ - Helen Barradel, Beat Magazine
"A State of Flux are truly unique. They don't sound like anyone else in Melbourne, or anywhere else, at the moment; they span heavy metal, art rock, middle-Eastern music and big band jazz, and have a theatrical, cinematic influence on their live shows that would make other art rock bands envious. Their concerts are not gigs in the traditional sense, they are sensory experiences" - Brad Dixon, OZProg.com
“The eclectic songstress for this quartet orchestrated a hyperbolic journey of quirky time signatures and haunting voice projections where
unexpected shifts in scale and intensity could be found. Together with a brooding tide of guitar, bass and temperamentally primal drummer,
A State Of Flux emerged as an eccentric music-piece to elaborate our city’s domineering individuality” - Justine Cleghorn, PBS
“A State of Flux have blurred the edges of genres seemingly diametrically opposed to one another, creating a soulful and richly detailed soundscape
that at once appeals to the heavy art-rock set as well as those whose tastes dwell on it’s fringes“ - Helen Barradel, Beat Magazine
“They’re one of Melbourne’s best-kept musical secrets“ - Brad Dixon, OZProg.com
A State of Flux is a band determined to push the boundaries of modern alternative rock
their musical style is original, intense, progressive & brooding, falling somewhere in the vast musical landscape between bands such as massive attack, nine inch nails, kate bush & tool
A State of Flux was born in 2004 in melbourne, australia when vocalist Roni Shewan put her vocal ideas onto a series of songs written by producer Red Black | after collaborating on a vast amount of recorded material, the pair then recruited the rhythm section of Atticus Bastow and Matt Delaney and set about honing their live show and making their mark on the Melbourne live music scene
2007 saw A State of Flux perform live extensively in the lead-up to the release debut single, sharing melbourne's best stages with highly respected acts such as Sleep Parade, Sydonia, Long Walk Home, Five Star Prison Cell, Sleepmakeswaves, Bushido, Mushroom Giant and The White Room
2008 sees A State of Flux fresh off the successful release & subsequent interstate tour of their debut single Surface Tension | They are currently gearing up for the release and launch of their debut EP
produced & mixed by Red Black at red lodge & studio 52 in melbourne, & mastered by Joseph Carra at crystal mastering, the self-titled EP represents a staggering musical achievement for the band | Roni Shewan’s powerful jazz-inspired vocals are contrasted against searing and creative rock guitar and bass. blazing drums meld seamlessly into innovative
electronics & progressive elements are explored fearlessly
2009 will see A State of Flux’s first national tour in support of the EP release. Upon returning to melbourne the band will be gearing up for the release and launch of a Remix CD, containing remixes & reinterpretations of songs off the debut EP performed by some of melbourne’s most talented electronic artists, including Luke McD, Justin Ashworth & Milique
this is being followed by the release & launch of a DVD containing live documentary & performance footage & the digitally animated film clip
Surface Tension by melbourne visual artist Heath Freeland
A State of Flux are a band with definite artistic & musical goals & the drive and fearless creativity needed to achieve them. original & genre-defying, with one eye firmly on the future, they look forward to delivering their unique musical message to the world for many years to come . . .
Yo A State of Flux ! ! ! Don't sit around staring at Televission THIS THursday 9th July, at the JOHN CURTAIN BAND ROOM 29 Lygon ST CARLTON come get warm, drink beer and fill your ears the psychedelic soundz)))))))))))))))) of VULTURES OF VENUS, TECHNOLOGY and GOLD GULL. kicks off at 9pm Were on at 10pm so it's not too late for the workers. Hope you can make it down , should be a riot ! cheers Simon Vulture
Transmission LIVE this friday @ The Ed Castle showcases some of the next wave of Indie bands from Syd, Melb, Bris & Ade on their Awesome Foursome Tour. Featuring THE TOUCH (ade), THE FEARLESS VAMPIRE KILLERS (melb), VILLAINS OF WILHELM (bris) & THE SALVAGERS (syd) action cuts loose from 9pm.
Next Week Transmission Presents VAN SHE's gig at Fowlers on Friday July 3rd with the Official Afterparty at Transmission. Tickets are close to sold out so go to moshtix to secure yours now.
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we were there last Friday, bloody awesome set guys,it sounded so good in front,i cant get enough of your live shows,u may have guessed that tho lol...catchya soon we hope
Hello to all, Just thought we'd stop by and say thank you ,to all the awesome bands that have sent in their material which has been aired on the show throughout the years.
We have had an exceptional response through myspace from some of the most talented underground musicians in the world . It is your contribution to our show that show people that there are still actually real musicians out there [and rap is surely not damn music, neither is that techno crap].
Undergroundsounds airs throughout Australia Thursday/Saturdays p.m.
Bands that would like their music aired on any future shows can forward their material to the address below;
Undergroundsounds Program Manager 44 Bambil St, Crestmead,Queensland. Australia.
hey guys, come party with us if nothing planned this sat 13th @ noise bar in brunswick. Anember will be dressing the stage with various sculpture and lighting fx and some new tunes! cheers.
Come and support the The Kidney Thieves as they play alongside legends of heavy rock, Mammal, this Sun long weekend June 7. Then kick on at the official afterparty with special guest djs at the new club night MY PEOPLE (Free Entry with stamp). ONSTAGE 8PM, GET THERE EARLY!!
To all our myspace friends only (wont be offered through the store!!!) we are offering a huge 40% discount off all ESP and LTD guitars...If you purchase a 200 400 500 or a 1000 Series Guitar you will also recieve a FREE GRM Guitar Rig Mobile valued at $299, cya soon :P P.S. Huge GIBSON and EPIPHONE sale coming soon....
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