08 March 2024 - 0 Comments

Friday 22 March will see the release of Wellington rock quartet Seismic State’s single 2 Homes, their first new release in over four years and a follow up to their debut EP State of Things.

“2 Homes is about feeling at home in multiple places or countries. It describes how home is not attached to a place but rather where you are surrounded by people love and where you feel free.” Explains lyricist and vocalist Rogina De Jong.

The band’s bassist, Liam Wright, recalls that the song “started as an old-school ‘chain gang’ blues demo that Rogina brought along” soon after joining the band in late 2020, which, with input from the other band members, “evolved into an up-tempo and upbeat blues-rock banger. That evolution continued into the studio” Wright continues “where Troy ramped things up another notch or two. This is the first song we wrote after Rogina joined the band and I think we’re all really proud of how it turned out - I can’t wait for everyone to hear it.”

Troy Kelly, aka TKO Music Producer, who recorded, mixed and produced the track agrees, "Seismic State have a total banger here with twists and turns that will keep you coming back for more. The song never gets old, I should know I’ve heard it 10,000 times!"

Seismic State formed in early 2018 when former bandmates Sai (guitar) and Liam (bass) were joined by Matthijs (drums) and Nicole (vocals & guitar). In late 2020 Rogina replaced Nicole on lead vocals and rhythm guitar and the band quickly set about writing new material and booking shows, taking their performance to new heights.

In June 2021 Seismic State supported Auckland rockers, and Aotearoa Music Award winners, Dead Favours for the Wellington leg of their Riffing & Yelling tour. This was followed by inclusion in the line-up of Bay Rock 2022, alongside legends Head Like A Hole, Stellar*, Zed and Push Push, however the impact of Covid caused the cancellation of the festival.

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.

To celebrate the release, Seismic State are putting on a single release party at The Welsh Dragon in Wellington on Friday 22 March, doors open at 7:00pm with the first band at 7:30pm. Tickets are available for the R18 show at Under The Radar.

2 Homes will be available on Spotify, iTunes, Apple Music, Google Play, YouTube, and other major streaming platforms from Friday 22 March 2024. 

For a taste of what to expect, check out their State of Things EP on Spotify, iTunes, Apple Music, Google Play, Amazon Music, Deezer, Tidal, or YouTube.

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