Stateside (band)

Stateside are an Australian rock band from Brisbane, formed in 2014. The band consists of guitarist Ethan Laenen, drummer Hamish Maguire, bassist Jackson Lehane, and vocalist Erin Reus. Stateside have released two independent EPs: Burning Bridges (2015) and Naïve (2017).

Stateside
OriginBrisbane, Queensland, Australia
Genres
Years active2014 (2014)–present
LabelsStateside 2017
Associated actsThe Wonder Years, Knuckle Puck, As It Is, Simple Plan
Members
  • Erin Reus
  • Ethan Laenen
  • Jackson Lehane
  • Hamish Maguire
Past members
  • Denzil Bowen
  • Brendan Heidke

History

Early years and Burning Bridges (2014–2016)

Stateside was officially formed on 17 March 2014[1] as a rock band in Brisbane by high school friends: Erin Reus on lead vocals, Ethan Laenen on lead guitar, Brendan Heidke on rhythm guitar, Denzil Bowen on bass guitar, and Hamish Maguire on drums. The band started writing demos and didn't release anything until 2015, with their debut EP Burning Bridges released on the one-year anniversary of the band's inception. Earlier that year, Stateside entered the Brisbane Battle of the Bands and were one of the top six finalists, unfortunately the band lost against Counterfeit Umbrellas.[2] The popularity of the Burning Bridges EP led to the band touring as support for bands; The Wonder Years, As It Is, Cute Is What We Aim For, Knuckle Puck and With Confidence.[3]

Restructuring and Bowen's departure (2016–2017)

2016 saw the band start to restructure their sound with the help of producer Troy Brady, formerly of The Amity Affliction. Due to conflicting schedules, founding bassist Denzil Bowen left the band before the release of their single "The Way We Were" to focus on University study. The music video for the single gained over 500,000 views within a few months and took the band to new heights of popularity.[3]

Lehane's arrival and Naïve (2017–present)

New bassist Jackson Lehane joined the band in 2017 before appearing on their Naïve EP released in May. The EP reached No. 9 on the Alt iTunes Charts and No. 28 on overall charts. The band then spent the rest of the year of tour promoting their new EP with Against the Current and Stepson.[3] The EP was praised for exploring issues on toxic relationships and emotional turmoil. [4]

On 2 February 2018, the single "Neon" was released alongside an accompanying music video.[5] The band later parted ways with guitarist Brendan Heidke after their headline tour in support of the Naïve EP. The band continued on to support Simple Plan on their Australian leg of the “No Pads, No Helmets...Just Balls” 15th Anniversary tour in April. In September, Stateside performed at the BIGSOUND Music Conference in Brisbane, Australia and were listed by Hysteria Mag as an upcoming band to look out for.[6]

Later that year, in December, Stateside joined Neck Deep on their Australian tour alongside Stand Atlantic and Between You & Me. Soon after, the band joined the lineup for the inaugural Good Things festival in Brisbane as a local support band.[7]

In April 2019, the band performed at the inaugural UsFest to raise funds for Girls Rock! Sydney. The event was created by RedHook vocalist and Music Feeds journalist Emmy Mack.[8]

In March 2020 they supported Japanese rock band ONE OK ROCK along with US band Set It Off on the Australian leg of their Eye of the Storm world tour.[9]

Musical style

Frontwoman Erin Reus cited Bring Me the Horizon and PVRIS as major influences to the band's sound, especially on their 2017 album Naïve. The band as a whole usually contribute to writing lyrics, sometimes its only two members however.[10] Reus' vocal talent has been described as a mix of Jenna McDougall, from Tonight Alive, and Halsey.[6]

Members

Timeline

Discography

Extended plays
List of extended plays
Title Album details
Burning Bridges
  • Released: 17 March 2015[2]
  • Label: Self-released
Naïve
  • Released: 25 May 2017[11]
  • Label: Stateside 2017

Singles
Title Year Album
"Jealousy" 2015 Burning Bridges
"The Way We Were" 2016 Naïve
"Neon" 2018

Music videos
Year Song Director(s)
2017 "The Way We Were" James Unwin
Jake Pierce
2018 "Neon" Nick Hargans

References
  1. Beavis, J. (26 August 2014). "Stateside Anchor Kids in Glass Houses Support". Starving Kids. Retrieved 18 December 2018.
  2. Beavis, J. (17 March 2015). "Stateside Burn Bridges, Light Some Fires With New EP". Starving Kids. Retrieved 18 December 2018
  3. Rockpit, The (2 February 2018). "Stateside release vdeo for single 'Neon', touring with Stuck Out". The Rockpit. Retrieved 18 December 2018.
  4. "Stateside". Triple J Unearthed. Retrieved 18 December 2018.
  5. Dreambound (2 February 2018). "Stateside - Neon (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO)". Retrieved 2 July 2019 – via YouTube.
  6. Ravik, Aimee (10 September 2018). "BIGSOUND 2018 // The Top Ten Heavy Artists To Watch". Hysteria Mag. Retrieved 18 December 2018.
  7. Writer, Staff (15 November 2018). "Good Things Festival Unveils Set Times & Local Supports". The Music. Retrieved 18 December 2018.
  8. English, Laura (8 March 2019). "Game-Changing Rock, Punk & Metal Festival UsFest Announces Kickass Inaugural Lineup". Music Feeds. Retrieved 2 July 2019.
  9. "ONE OK ROCK EYE OF THE STORM AUSTRALIAN TOUR 2020 -Venue Changed-". ONE OK ROCK official website. 20 January 2020. Retrieved 27 March 2020.
  10. Davino, Bianca (14 March 2018). "Get to know Stateside, Australia's next huge pop punk export". The Brag - Don't Bore Us. Retrieved 18 December 2018.
  11. "Naïve - Stateside". Bandcamp. Retrieved 18 December 2018.
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