Bio

Formed in October 2020, Sidewinder are a new combination of experienced Wellington based musicians. They play a groove laden brand of bluesy desert rock with a grungy, southern rock twist.

Hitting the stage for their debut just six weeks after forming, the band received a rousing response from a large crowd. Since then the band had not kept still, clocking in numerous live shows as well as heading into the studio to record their first singles with top local engineer James Goldsmith.

Sirens, the bands first single was duly released April 2021 and was enthusiastically picked up by local rock radio, overseas bloggers and podcasters. That same month the band hit the road for concert dates in Tauranga, Hamilton and Auckland to promote the single before returning to a triumphant homecoming show in Wellington.

A second single Mississippi Fire was released in June 2021 along with an accompanying lyric video which has been viewed over 85,000 times. The third single Walk Of Ishi was released on August 2nd to a massive amount of overseas attention netting the band a large number of radio placements and interviews.

Founding drummer Cory Mudge departed the band in late August to be replaced by former Hault member Grant Lister. Not long after the band hit the stage at Lovelands to a massive reception.

The band currently has a number of shows booked over the rest of 2021 in various parts of New Zealand. Another even more extensive tour is currently being booked to promote the full album Vines when it is released early 2022.

Band Members:
Jason Curtis (lead vocals)
Ben Sargent (guitar)
Thomas Rousell (guitar)
Sean Fitzpatrick (bass)
Grant Lister (drums)

Links

• Artist Website
• Facebook Page
• Youtube Page
• Instagram Page
• Bandcamp Page
• Spotify Page