A New Chapter Begins With DAN And WAYNE From SOUND AFFLICTION

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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