Seismic State
Bio
Formed in early 2018 by former members of Auckland band Dirty Riot; Sai (guitar) and Liam (bass) were joined by Matthijs (drums) and Nicole (vocals & guitar) to complete the Seismic State line up. In late 2020 Rogina replaced Nicole on lead vocals and rhythm guitar, the band quickly set about writing new material and booking shows. In June 2021 Seismic State supported Auckland rockers and Aotearoa Music Award winners Dead Favours for the Wellington leg of their Riffing & Yelling tour.
Seismic State’s debut EP, State of Things, was released in September 2019. All four tracks off the EP receive airplay on NZ radio and internationally with Genius, the first single, leading the charge by reaching #47 on The Generator FM’s weekly airplay chart for the week ending 31 May 2020. Genius also held down the #58 spot in The Generator FM's 2020 Kiwi 101 chart.
Their style mixes rock with elements of funk, blues, progressive and alternative; combining riff oriented guitar with melodic bass lines and driving drum rhythms to form a foundation for creative vocal melodies and thought-provoking lyrics. The result is an accessible and sonically pleasing brand of music not often found in the rock scene.
State; Noun, a condition or way of being that exists at a particular time.
“Seismic State are a breath of fresh air for the NZ rock scene. For far too long rock bands have taken themselves far too seriously and it’s so great to hear a kick ass band playing rock music that is not only compelling but also fun! With killer riffs, banging drums, smooth bass lines and incredibly honest and poetic vocals; they are a definite must see for any fans of rock music”
- Toby Lloyd, Tiny Triumph Recordings
“Wellington four-piece band Seismic State have just released their first EP State of Things, and if this is what they sound like, they have a big and bright future ahead of them.”
"State of Things is an outstanding four-track EP"
"All I can say after listening to this EP is I definitely want to hear more - this is a perfect album”
“Wellington is no stranger to the world of rock, and with a slick intro that captivates you from the beginning, Seismic State’s new single Since We Last Spoke is nothing short of exceptional"
"Seismic State wouldn't be out of place supporting some of the larger acts that NZ has on offer."
"I'm definitely looking forward to hearing more from Seismic State”
- Axl Scott, Muzic.net.nz
Band Members:
Matthijs van Dijk (drums)
Liam Wright (bass)
Sai Soe (guitar)
Rogina De Jong (vocals, guitar)
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Year: 2019
Type: EP
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Location
- Wellington
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Reviews / Interviews
| INTERVIEW: MNZ Interview: The Distorted Transmission S04 / E20 - Seismic State Submitted by WillBloodfarm |
30 May 2024 |
| INTERVIEW: MNZ Interview: The AUX Return 010: Seismic State Submitted by Nick Clark |
8 May 2024 |
| REVIEW: EP Review: State of Things Submitted by Lexa.Dixon |
17 Sep 2019 |
| INTERVIEW: Interview with Seismic State Submitted by Lexa.Dixon |
28 Aug 2019 |
| REVIEW: Single Review: Since We Last Spoke Submitted by Lexa.Dixon |
19 Aug 2019 |
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