LUMENS - Primrose (Official Music Video)
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Adelaide progressive metalcore up-and-comers LUMENS release second single Primrose off their self-titled debut EP, out Friday April 11 via Wild Thing Records. LISTEN / PRE-ORDER: https://orcd.co/lumens Credits: Produced by 16k Productions Directed by Jac & George Carey Edited by George Carey LUMENS - Online Linktree: https://linktr.ee/lumens.aus Website: https://www.lumensband.com/ Facebook: https://facebook.com/lumens.aus Instagram: https://instagram.com/lumens.aus Wild Thing Records - Online Website: https://wildthingrecords.com Facebook: https://facebook.com/wildthingrecords Instagram: https://instagram.com/wildthingrecords YouTube: https://bit.ly/youtubewtr Spotify: https://bit.ly/spotifywtr Lyrics: Ambitious tasting from the fountain of odds Savour delusion that will rid me of my flaws Divided the pair Two separate ideas of who will take the other With no will to spare I've got no time to be pulling at the roots Alleviated unsurpassed As I test the boundary Forever on my primrose path Thats taking over Pathetically giving in to pressures I've been struggling to find a way out of my own escape This desperation to be satisfied by what consumes me Understanding what's defining this life as so confining Satisfied with what consumes me Alleviated unsurpassed As I test the boundary Forever on my primrose path Thats taking over Pathetically giving in to pressures I've been struggling to find a way out of my own escape
Melbourne quintet Future Static create an exhilarating synthesis of alternative, melodic, and progressive to shape a unique brand of emotional heavy music which is unlike any other. Now one Australia’s most talked about breakthrough heavy acts, Future Static are set to unveil their highly anticipated full-length debut album, 'Liminality', on November 24th, 2023, via Wild Thing Records. Following taking the Australian live circuit by storm and their first international touring adventures, the release of 'Liminality' marks the next step in the band’s hugely promising career. An innate fusion of metalcore, progressive metal, alternative rock, and pop sensibilities, 'Liminality' is exemplified by its profound singles; the emotionally charged, hard hitting anthem 'Roach Queen', the effervescent 'Plated Gold' - featuring guest vocals from Sean Harmanis of Make Them Suffer, and acclaimed earlier singles 'Waves' and 'Venenosa'. 'Liminality' also highlights the group’s breathtaking lead vocal tandem, with bassist Kira Neil showcasing her vocal talents and magical chemistry alongside the electrifying Melbourne born, Barcelona raised front-woman Amariah Cook; underlined on the progressive labyrinth 'The Hourglass' and alt-pop-core sensation 'Chemical Lobotomy'. 'Liminality' represents residing in a state of limbo and emptiness, a fitting title for an album written during the extreme Melbourne lockdowns, with the record evolving into their most collaborative and diverse work to date. The album was produced, mixed, and mastered by Christopher Vernon (Windwaker, The Beautiful Monument), accompanied by the music videos of fabled director Colin Jeffs (Make Them Suffer, Alpha Wolf). Artwork was helmed by guitarist Jack Smith, with 'Liminality' portraying the space between materialising and deteriorating in serene nothingness. Future Static ushered in a new era with the release of 2021 single 'Waves' (Wild Thing Records); the debut of charismatic new singer Amariah Cook, raising the group’s profile to another stratosphere. The track landed ‘Featured Artist Of The Week’ on both Triple J Unearthed (AU) and Kerrang! Radio (UK), with Alex Baker of the latter proclaiming “big things are on the horizon for this band”. 'Waves' became a staple of Spotify and Apple editorial playlists, and Triple J radio spins, with its striking music video rising above 120k YouTube views. 2022’s potent follow up single Venenosa solidified the band’s status, with Wall Of Sound (AU) asserting “there is a massive future awaiting this band…this band is about to erupt”. Further international presence across Spotify, Apple, Kerrang! Radio, and New Noise Magazine (US) was realised, while back at home, Triple J further championed the band with radio plays, and Unearthed rotation/‘Track Of The Day’. The supercharged metal reimagining of 'Gasolina' (Daddy Yankee cover), firmly put the band on the radar of heavy music fans worldwide, landing international coverage with the likes of SiriusXM (US), 89FM - A Rádio Rock (BR), Wikimetal (BR), and Metal Hammer (UK). The band’s debut festival performance at 2021’s Knight & Day had ‘What We Did On The Weekend’ declaring they were “the highlight of the festival…they were made for the big festival stage”. Following winning the much-coveted Triple J Unearthed Unify slot, Future Static dropped a show-stopping performance at Unify Forever Festival 2022. The group then carried out an extensive national touring regime, including sharing the stage with RedHook, Windwaker, Caligula’s Horse, Bloom, and Circles. Capping off a successful year, the band showcased at Bigsound to high industry praise, performed at Alpha Wolf’s CVLTFEST, and landed Australian tour support for Ukraine’s progressive metal powerhouse Jinjer. 2023 has seen the band hand-chosen as special guests for Australia’s Eurovision stars Voyager and USA’s Destroy Rebuild Until God Shows, along with an appearance on Unify’s Off The Record Tour. The group concluded their first international jaunt across Europe and the UK in September-October 2023, incluing appearances at legendary German festivals Reeperbahn and Euroblast. On album release week, Future Static will be joining German superstars Electric Callboy on their sold out Australian tour, with future international dates on the horizon; including the recently announced UK’s Radar Festival. Future Static are primed to make a lasting impression on the global stage, bringing its visceral fusion of heavy and alternative sub-genres to the world at large.
The Omnific is a breathtaking progressive instrumental trio from Melbourne, Australia, featuring two other-worldly intertwining bassists, Matt Fack and Toby Peterson-Stewart, backed by flamboyant drummer Jerome Lematua; creating an extraordinary mosaic that dances between progressive rock, djent, funk, and synth-driven soundscapes.   The group’s 2021 monumental debut album ‘Escapades’ (Wild Thing Records) achieved significant international acclaim, impressively landing #3 on the Australian AIR Independent Album Charts. Their most refined and artistic work yet, ‘Escapades’ is a record for those seeking to be challenged, and for those who wish to be blanketed by atmosphere with swirling textures, syncopation, euphoric highs, and melancholic lows. The record was brought to life by the esteemed duo of mixing engineer Adam Bentley (Felix Martin, Arch Echo), and mastering engineer Ermin Hamidovic (Devin Townsend, Plini), and features Clay Gober of Polyphia as guest bassist on the single ‘Antecedent’, which received a colossal reception internationally - exceeding a combined 1 million plays on YouTube and Spotify.   With the young virtuosic band clocking in over 11.5 million Spotify streams and 4 million YouTube views to date, The Omnific elevated their career to new heights with the release of ‘Escapades’. The new album received extensive coverage from press outlets such as Metal Hammer (UK), PROG Magazine (UK), Guitar World (UK), Bass Player (UK), and Bass Magazine (US), with Heavy Mag (AU) declaring “the album is an easy 10 out of 10”. Significant Spotify editorial playlist wins were realised, including ‘Progressive Metal’ and ‘Prog Rock’, coupled with several major radio spins on Australia’s Triple J.     The Omnific’s live show, full of character, swagger, showmanship, and stellar technical performances, has left a lasting impression on audiences across the world. At home, they have conquered numerous headline tours, and shared stages with the likes of Between The Buried And Me, Galactic Empire, Ne Obliviscaris, Twelve Foot Ninja, Cog, and Circles, in addition to performing at Brisbane’s Dead Of Winter Festival. 2023 sees the band hand-chosen as special guests of US instrumental superstars Polyphia on their sold out Australian tour. In Europe & UK, The Omnific have traversed the continent with Canada’s Intervals in 2019, and made their much anticipated post-Covid return in May-June 2023 with fellow Australians Ne Obliviscaris, plus headline dates - where they were an unquestionable hit. The Omnific will be returning to European shores in September-October 2023, including appearances at German festivals Reeperbahn and Euroblast.   Following the release of three stunning EPs - ‘Sonorous’ (2016), ‘Kismet’ (2017), ‘The Minds Eye’ (2019) - the band attracted interest, and fans from all corners of the globe, with Metal Hammer proclaiming “a bright future for the instrumental outfit”. An ensuing viral online fanbase transpired, strongly devoted to the band’s playthroughs, gear demo, and music videos, sparking a series of industry signings; Wild Thing Music Group (management), Wild Thing Records (label), and Sheet Happens Publishing (sheet music). In addition, The Omnific forged close-knit partnerships with internationally renowned companies Darkglass Electronics, Neural DSP, and Dingwall Guitars, influentially representing these brands online.   With their musical craft truly unique and a live show unlike any other, The Omnific stands tall as the world’s most prominent bass driven instrumental rock act.
Melbourne prog/alt metal giants Circles announce their momentous return, with the highly anticipated release of new single Sleepwalking, out July 13, 2022 via Wild Thing Records. In the midst of being in the longest locked down city in the world, the group found solace in writing the next chapter of the Circles story, which commences now with the release of Sleepwalking. Sleepwalking gets straight to the point in showcasing how the band are evolving their sound and songwriting, whilst demonstrating familiar elements that have attracted a loyal fanbase over their extensive career. The new single was produced by Circles’ own Ted Furuhashi, music video directed by the band’s David Hunter, with the track mastered by Luke Cincotta (Karnivool - Asymmetry). Circles’ textured approach to alt/prog/metal soars on Sleepwalking with their artful and sensitive exploration to songwriting. Whether they’re marching through angular heavy riffs, tip- toeing across delicate electronics, or bobbing in subtle clean waves, the band takes you on an unforgettable journey that demands attention. Circles’ sophomore record The Last One (2018), an album of tremendous power via Wild Thing Records/Season Of Mist, was the group’s debut with front-man Ben Rechter, whose lush dynamic voice became a signature of Circles’ ever expanding sound. With guitarist Rechter assuming the role of lead vocalist and fellow band members Furuhashi (guitar/backing vocals), Hunter (drums), and Drew Patton (bass guitar/screamed vocals) providing a maelstrom of musical brutality, The Last One was incredibly well received worldwide. The release landed the chart positions of #3 AIR Independent Albums and #47 ARIA Digital Albums, while reaching close to 3 million Spotify streams worldwide, and a No.4 spot on the TheMusic’s Album of The Year (2018 Writers Poll). Circles’ tour-de-force live show has taken them across Australia, Europe, and the UK, complemented by festivals such as Euroblast, Prog Power, and Progfest, and a touring history with some of the who’s who of international progressive/alternative heavy music; The Dillinger Escape Plan, Opeth, Fear Factory, Periphery, TesseracT, and Twelve Foot Ninja, to name a few. Formed in 2010, Circles have constantly been at the forefront of progressive heavy music, with their musical foundations becoming a strong component of the worldwide djent movement. Earlier releases from UK’s Basick Records, 2011’s EP The Compass and 2013’s Infinitas, garnered unanimously positive reaction from fans and critics across the globe.
Budapest alternative rock quintet Shell Beach traverse the lines of post-hardcore and experimental, showcasing their intangible gift for introspective songwriting infused with their unique atmospheric alt rock sound. Essentially a Hungarian supergroup from Budapest’s highly respected underground rock scene, Shell Beach delivered their third album, the sensational 'Solar Flare', via Australian label Wild Thing Records on February 17th, 2023. Expanding on their hardcore and shoegaze roots, the band produced an incredibly evolved record, heading in a more progressive direction than ever before. Through 'Solar Flare', the band delve deep into themes of mental health, loss and rebirth, survival, resilience, and defiance. The new album also features a unique cover of the 1994 Hungarian smash hit 'Olyan Szépek Voltunk' ('We Were So Beautiful'); a tribute to the original songwriter Tamás Somló (from world recognised acts Omega and Locomotiv GT), the late father of Shell Beach guitarist Paul Somló. Shell Beach have toured Europe and UK extensively, including major supports and festival slots, in addition to several headline tours. The band have toured the continent with internationally renowned acts such as Enter Shikari, And So I Watch You From Afar, Agent Fresco, Boysetsfire, Gallows, Arcane Roots, and many more. From playing major festivals such as Sziget (Hungary), Groezrock (Belgium), Rock For People (Czech Republic), Takedown Festival (UK), Tech Fest (UK), Electric Castle (Romania) to being hand-picked to perform at prestigious industry showcase festivals such as Budapest Showcase Hub (Hungary) and Tallinn Music Week (Estonia), Shell Beach have established themselves as Hungary’s most eminent rock act, leaving the band’s international fanbase eagerly awaiting their forthcoming record. Shell Beach’s lineup includes founding members Paul Somló (guitar) and Mátyás Mohácsi (bass), new lead vocalist Zoltán Bodóczy (Grand Mexican Warlock), with lead guitarist Viktor Sági and drummer Dániel Szalay (drums) rounding out the eclectic five-piece. Initially formed in 2007, Shell Beach previously released EP 'Changes X Restless x Faithless' (2016), plus two full length albums 'Acronycal' (2007) and 'This is Desolation' (2013) - which included a collaboration with Matt Geise (Lower Definition, ex-Dance Gavin Dance) on guest vocals.