Synthesis of Self

  • Synthesis of Self’s latest release Crushed By The Sky has garnered over 42,000 streams.
  • Synthesis of Self have headlined and supported many sold out shows across the North Island.
  • The band has supported acts such as Written By Wolves and Coridian locally as well as Xile, Crooked Royals, Bleeders and Pull Down The Sun on their New Zealand tours.
  • Synthesis of Self have independently organized and headlined some of the most successful all ages shows that Tāmaki Makaurau has seen in the last decade. The band has amassed crowds of up to 350 at their D.I.Y shows.
  • The songs Child and Truthless Lips were added to the Spotify curated playlist Homegrown + Heavy, which has accumulated over 40,000 likes.
  • The band secured a place in the top 7 bands across the entire country in two consecutive years in the Smokefree Rockquest competition and won the Tāmaki Makaurau People’s Choice Award in 2021.
  • The songs Child, Shelter, Remain and Truthless Lips have all won APRA lyric awards through Smokefree Rockquest.

LOCATION:

Tāmaki Makaurau/Auckland, Aotearoa New Zealand

GENRE:

Melodic Hardcore/Metalcore

YEARS ACTIVE:

2019 – Present

INFLUENCES/FFO:

Counterparts, Strung Out, Belmont, Bloom, No Home

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Quotes

Garreth Steiner

“It’s refreshing to see the next generation carrying the torch and bringing new energy to the culture.”

Via nzhcpp.com

Idioteq

“Their journey … has seen them transition from the youthful exuberance of a band formerly known as Stacked, to a powerhouse ensemble that’s not only shaping the soundscape of Aotearoa’s metalcore scene but also redefining it.”

Via idioteq.com

Kev Rowland

“It is hard to believe that these guys are all so young … as this is music which belies their years.”

Via music.net.nz