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[[image:262-aether1.jpg|right|thumb|Aether]]
 
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In a landlocked town, ingeniously built on a swamp, boasting rampant methamphetamine use and the highest rate of chlamydia in New Zealand comes the violently grand four piece 'aether'.
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''Aether'' was formed in April 2004 by two old high school friends, [[Nathan Bregmen]] (drums) and [[Ashwin Singh]] (bass), along with [[Hayden Tauroa]] (vocals) and [[Gareth Bradley]] (guitar; ex-[[Vetox]]).  
  
Formed in April 2004 from two old high school friends, a stray vocalist and a guitarist crudely pinched from another band ([[Vetox]]), aether have fast assembled a palette of progressive songs mixing dark, clean runs interwoven with searing distortions and sonic excess, alongside the expected musical augmentation, pivot turns, multiple climaxes and denouements.
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They have performed regularly in Auckland, Hamilton and Tauranga bars, have played radio live-to-air sessions, and slots in larger local events such as the [[Vampyres' Ball]], the Pagan Festival and the Nightbreed Festival. In September 2005 Aether released their first studio recording, [[Chapter 9: Swearing In]] as a radio-only single, and released an EP titled [[Falling Tree]] in 2006 before breaking up. The band had their final gig at [[Ward Lane]] on 10 March 2007.  
  
In September 2005, the public at large was exposed to their first studio recording, “[[Chapter 9: Swearing In]], showcasing some beautiful movements through monster riffs and contemplative periods.
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As a sign off, the band has recorded a bunch of their tracks acoustically, which are being produced by [[R William Murphy]].
  
In compliment to their dark, brooding and dynamic sound they sport an equally explosive live performance. Some say man always winds up destroying the things he loves; this lot continue that through to their guitars, drum skins, microphones and probably selves.
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==Members==
  
Alongside their regular gig circuit through Auckland, Hamilton and Tauranga bars, they've been invited and praised for their radio live-to-air sessions, slots in larger local events Vampires' Ball, the Pagan Festival and the recent Nightbreed Festival.
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[[Gareth Bradley]] - Guitar<br>
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[[Nathan Bregmen]] - Drums<br>
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[[Ashwin Singh]] - Bass<br>
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[[Hayden Tauroa]] - Vocals<br>
  
With the single out, and further epic studio recordings promised to follow, wider New Zealand will have a shot at consuming and elevating a rhythmically solid, aurally exciting and emotionally expressive new band.
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==Releases==
  
==Members==
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* [[Chapter 9: Swearing In]] - Radio single, 2005
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* [[Falling Tree]] EP, 2006
  
'''Gareth Bradley''' - Guitar<br>
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* ''Chapter 9: Swearing In'' appeared on the 2006 compilation [[Area 07]]
'''Nathan Bregmen''' - Drums<br>
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'''Ashwin Singh''' - Bass<br>
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'''Hayden Tauroa''' - Vocals<br>
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==Releases==
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''[[Chapter 9: Swearing In]]'' - Radio single, 2005
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==Published Articles==
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* ''Aether into the Ether'' by [[Jeff Neems]], [[Waikato Times]], 8 March 2007, P16
  
==External Links==
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==External links==
  
[http://www.aetherband.co.nz Official Website]<br>
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* [https://aetherband.bandcamp.com Aether on Bandcamp]
[http://www.myspace.com/aetherband MySpace page]
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* [http://www.myspace.com/aetherband MySpace page]<br>

Latest revision as of 23:22, 24 September 2018

Aether

Aether was formed in April 2004 by two old high school friends, Nathan Bregmen (drums) and Ashwin Singh (bass), along with Hayden Tauroa (vocals) and Gareth Bradley (guitar; ex-Vetox).

They have performed regularly in Auckland, Hamilton and Tauranga bars, have played radio live-to-air sessions, and slots in larger local events such as the Vampyres' Ball, the Pagan Festival and the Nightbreed Festival. In September 2005 Aether released their first studio recording, Chapter 9: Swearing In as a radio-only single, and released an EP titled Falling Tree in 2006 before breaking up. The band had their final gig at Ward Lane on 10 March 2007.

As a sign off, the band has recorded a bunch of their tracks acoustically, which are being produced by R William Murphy.

Members[edit]

Gareth Bradley - Guitar
Nathan Bregmen - Drums
Ashwin Singh - Bass
Hayden Tauroa - Vocals

Releases[edit]

  • Chapter 9: Swearing In appeared on the 2006 compilation Area 07

Published Articles[edit]

External links[edit]