Bio

Rock and Roll is not dead - in fact it is alive and living in Christchurch. I’m talking about the clear, raw sound of Getafix.

Remember the days when garage bands were cool? Getafix delivers a combination of deep bass iced with wailing guitar is extremely hot and totally consuming- makes you want a cigarette when they’re done with you.

The players are Josh Williamson (vocals) from Pakihikura; Fabian Low (guitar) from Singapore; Dan Raggett (bass) from Gisborne; Jeremy London (guitar) from Akaroa; and Kalem Mallon (drums) from Christchurch. These five guys have put emotion and soul; heart and heat into their music. The collaboration of sound and lyrics is entirely a group effort.
Some people beg to differ, but I think lyrics are only as powerful as the music that surrounds them. 'Walking To The Beat' brings through enormous rhythm and inducing lyrics that displays hip-hop in a new way.

'Dead Weight Loss' is another example of real individual style. This track has an incredible sound that unless you don’t have a pulse, you just can’t sit still! Everyone has a favourite band like this – they’re anything but boring.

For first time listeners, this band somewhere between 311 and Black Flag. The collaboration of extreme energy and jagged, edgy sound is highly addictive.

(written by Joy Bodo writer for Free Times in Cleveland, Euro in Seattle)

Getafix has now disbanded.

Band Members:
Kalem Mallon (drums)
Dan Raggit (bass, vocals)
Fabian Low (guitar)
Jeremy London (guitar, vocals)
Josh Williamson (vocals)