Metal, Hardcore, Indie, Rock
Australian breakthrough heavy act Future Static unveil their crushingly heavy new single ‘State of Mind’, taken from their new album “Ornaments & Memories”, out today via Wild Thing Records.
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Released alongside their sophomore album “Ornaments & Memories”, ‘State of Mind’ is one of the most confronting examples of the exploration of difficult subject matter that Future Static take across the record. It’s a song about consent, uncertain feelings in the haze of memory, and the never-resolving and painful ambiguity that follows. Built around the stabbing chugs of the main theme that the band aptly compare to a blunt knife, the track pairs its crushing heaviness with tragic vocals to portray a deeply unsettling situation.
Vocalist Amariah Cook comments: “’State of Mind’ took the longest to write, as I always had such a clear vision of what I wanted to transmit. I found it nearly impossible to do so accurately without it being too triggering, whilst also hoping to express profound anger and pain. It’s about the complexity of consent, a situation which unfortunately a lot of us have experienced at some point. Being intoxicated and uncertain of our own memories, leading to an unravelling series of unanswerable questions. I wanted this song to channel that horrible never-ending ambiguity, and for it to act as a harsh warning to everyone (especially younger people) to always wait for that enthusiastic ‘yes’, to be aware of the state of mind of the other party as well as our own before acting upon impulses.”
Future Static’s eagerly awaited second album displays a darker and more philosophical side than their debut LP “Liminality”, exploring internal and external conflict, growth, change and love. Amongst bouncy riffs and soul crushing breakdowns, passionate guitar solos and leads, dramatically stacked vocal parts and frantic drum fills, this album is musically and thematically inspired by the ebbs and flows of living in a rapidly accelerating world.
On the album, Amariah continues: “I wanted this album to display growth, not just as a vocalist and song-writer, but also as a human being. Since Liminality was inspired by a stagnant lifestyle, Ornaments & Memories naturally became the musical journey of what it feels like to start setting yourself up for a life worth living – settling into core values and understanding how to handle the ever-growing emotional range that comes with caring more. All of these themes came through better than I could have ever hoped, pouring it all into the most dramatic and genre-bending heavy music my best friends and I could conjure.”
Melbourne five-piece phenomenon Future Static are carving their position among the one of the most exciting forces in modern metalcore. Following the success of their #1 Australian AIR-charting debut album Liminality (2023), the band have rapidly risen through Australia’s heavy scene and beyond, earning critical acclaim from Kerrang!, Metal Hammer, and Triple J, whilst touring extensively across Australia; including supporting Babymetal, Electric Callboy, Jinjer, Enter Shikari, Don Broco, Lacuna Coil and TesseracT. International touring has included EU/UK headline shows, supporting Ankor and Humanity’s Last Breath, and multiple prestigious European festival appearances; including Sziget (HU), Radar (UK), Reeperbahn (DE) and Euroblast (DE).
Blending technical precision with melodic chaos, Future Static‘s sound is both striking and emotionally raw – a reflection of personal struggle, resilience, and self-discovery. Led by their breathtaking lead vocal tandem, a magical chemistry of electrifying front-woman Amariah Cook and bassist Kira Neil, and backed by guitarists Ryan Qualizza and Jack Smith,and drummer Jackson Trudel’s intense musicality and blazing fury, Future Static have taken Australia’s live circuit by storm.
Future Static are:
Amariah Cook – Lead Vocals
Kira Neil – Bass / Vocals
Ryan Qualizza – Guitar
Jack Smith – Guitar
Jackson Trudel – Drums
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