19 July 2019 - 0 Comments

Today sees the release of Wellington rock quartet Seismic State’s single Genius, the first release off their upcoming debut EP State of Things.

“This song started as a catching funky guitar riff which Sai brought to the band,” recalls frontwoman and lyricist Nicole Hardie. “We all loved it and developed it into a song.” She continues. “When writing the lyrics I didn't want to hit the nail on the head exactly but kind of give hints as to what it’s about and let the listener decide. This song is about a specific situation in my life but is also relatable for many people I think. I've loved this tune from the start, it's definitely a favourite of mine to play live, it gets the adrenaline pumping.”

Formed in early 2018 by former members of Auckland band Dirty Riot; Sai Soe (guitar) and Liam Wright (bass) were joined by Matthijs van Dijk (drums) and Nicole Hardie (vocals & guitar) and immediately got to work writing and gigging in and around Wellington.

Their style mixes rock with elements of funk, progressive and alternative as they combine riff-oriented guitar with melodic basslines and driving drum rhythms forming a foundation for creative vocal melodies and thought-provoking lyrics. The result is an accessible and sonically pleasing brand of rock music.

Toby Lloyd of T-Lloyd Productions; who recorded, mixed and produced the EP is excited by the point of difference Seismic State brings to New Zealand music. “Seismic State are a breath of fresh air for the NZ rock scene.” he says “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.”

Genius is now available on Spotify, iTunes, Apple Music, YouTube and other major streaming platforms.

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