Interview by Kris Peters
Brisbane rock outfit Sound Affliction are the latest signing to Australia’s fastest growing rock label XMusic, and they have made an immediate impact with their powerful, emotionally charged new single, Sober. Blending huge riffs and driving rhythms with deeply emotive lyrics, Sound Affliction will soon be your new favourite rock n roll band.
The band's latest single and first for XMusic, Sober, is a haunting reflection on loss and resilience, exploring the pain of losing someone dear and the challenge of moving forward alone. With its universal themes and raw emotion, the track is the perfect introduction to Sound Affliction and with plenty more singles in the pipeline, the bands' versatility will soon be on display.
Though Sound Affliction might be unfamiliar, the band’s line-up is stacked with seasoned talent. Frontman Matt, previously of Scandal Tree and Don’t Come Monday, commands your attention with a vocal range that shifts effortlessly from raw intensity to soaring majesty. Guitarists Dan (Black Whiskey) and Wayne (Scandal Tree, Cactus Dill Dos) are a dual-edged harmonious sword, weaving shredding riffage with melodic beauty to create songs that sound instantly familiar but also completely new while drummer Travis, also from Don’t Come Monday, drives the band’s engine and can take it from zero to a hundred in an instant. On bass Kev Brown (Pyre & Ice), brings a massive low-end anchor to the band's massive sound.
HEAVY spent some time recently with Dan and Wayne to find out more.
"We came up with a bit of a demo track a while ago on it," Dan began when asked about Sober, "and we all thought, you know, it's not a complicated song, but it's nice and simple, and it's got that real catchy drive to it. It was one of those that knocked together quite quickly so we flicked it over to Matty, who does all the lyrics, and he was going through a bit of a rough patch at the time and sort of poured his heart on the vocals, which gives it its own sort of haunting melody. It's one of those songs we thought could be good for us because it's got a good feel to it."
In the full interview, Dan and Wayne spoke more about the sonic impact of Sober, the personal feelings of sorrow at its core and the relatability of the subject matter. They revealed the song is the first taken from a future album, but doesn't necessarily provide a complete representation of what to expect.
We discussed Sound Affliction signing to XMusic and what it means for the band moving forward, upcoming shows and more.
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