TITAN releases debut single and announces upcoming album
TITAN releases debut single and
announces upcoming album. Wellington rock group TITAN
release their debut single “The Gift” and accompanying
music video this week. Blending an esoteric combination of
classic rock, post rock, goth new romantic and pop,
TITAN’s first single takes listeners into an intensely
personal landscape, a hazy noir dream world of shadowy
images and reluctant honesty. “As a group that draws
from diverse influences, choosing a first single was
exciting. Revealing just one facet of our sound, we’re
excited to offer this first tune up – but can’t wait
until people have the whole album in their hands to
experience the entire picture!” says Ben Fulton, guitarist
and singer for the group. Shot by New Zealand film maker
Jay Araia at the bands studio, Araia weaves dark imagery
with cryptic symbolism to complement the songs esoteric
message. TITAN formed late last year and have spent most
of 2016 locked away in an abandoned Victorian hotel,
developing and refining their unique sound. “The space
where we write and record is amazing – it was used as
brothel from the turn of last century – so much history
and life between the four walls…. completely inspiring”
enthuses bass player Shane Hamill. TITAN is a trio
comprised of Ben Fulton (Guitar/ vocals), Sage Kamaru
(Drums/ Vocals) and Shane Hamill (Bass/ Vocals). Each member
has a diverse background, having collectively being a part
of iconic New Zealand groups AHORIBUZZ, Residue, The Bones
and Jan Hellriegel. Fulton is known to many guitarists, both
locally and internationally as the creator of iconic effects
pedal company Red Witch Analog Ltd. His designs have been
embraced by some of the worlds top players – The Edge,
Andy Summers, Reeves Gabrels and Slash, to name a few.
Needless to say, the tones flowing from TITAN are truly
epic!
Music Journalist Simon Sweetman said "TITAN is
huge, as you'd hope and expect from such a name. The riffs,
the melodies, the textures - all remind you of classic rock
from the 60s and 70s, Beatles, Led Zeppelin...all those
wonderful things. It's about joy and losing yourself in an
anthem. They deliver. I look forward to seeing where they'll
take me next. It's already felt like a great trip". The
Gift drops on Thursday the 3rd of November. Video: https://youtu.be/v6nbDFv7Ths Single:
http://titanbandnz.bandcamp.com/track/the-gift Contact:
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