After a lengthy departure, Melbourne four-piece The Motion Below have resurfaced and revamped with a lineup change, a fresh new take on their post-hardcore genre and a brand new single and video, “State of Decay”. Not only are the band bringing a single to the table, but they are also announcing that this brand new offering is the first cut from an upcoming EP release titled ‘Cronux Complex’.
Produced, mixed and mastered at The Loud Noise Estate (Aburden, BLKLST, Dealer) “State of Decay” is the debut single taken from ‘Cronus Complex’, set for release Friday, August 30th. The track features a groovy vibe, follows a crescendo-like formula and soars throughout while the guitars and drums weave together intricately to direct the song to new musical territories. The music video was created and directed by Colin Jeffs (Windwaker, Alpha Wolf, Dealer) and features the band playing through the brand new single in an empty room lit with neon juxtaposed against warm bursts of fiery lighting. Check it out below!
Passionate and scathing, “State of Decay” explores the effects of traumatic experiences on the mind and, more specifically, how different individuals handle trauma in their own way, for better or worse. Frontman Ryan Matheson explains that “at its core, the song is about recognising the difference between genuine despair in the face of hardship and the refusal to take responsibility for one’s own problems, no matter the severity. Intertwined with this central theme are expressions of guilt, anger, and ultimately resignation from attempting to help those who simply won’t accept it.”
The Motion Below are a post-hardcore quartet blasting out of Melbourne, Australia. Having originally formed in August 2016, the band quickly etched their mark on the Melbourne music scene with their debut EP, ‘Reform/Converge’ – recorded, mixed and mastered by Chris Themelco at Monolith Studios. The release of ‘Reform/Converge’ saw them successfully gain support slots for the likes of Belle Haven, Stepson, Eat Your Heart Out & Naberus, as well as winning the opening slot for Buried In Verona’s final show on their farewell tour at Max Watts in November of 2017 – alongside Capture The Crown & Foxblood – all within the first few months of their inception.
In March of 2018, The Motion Below released the standalone single, ‘Wormtongue’, which came as the last single to feature the previous band lineup before November 2018 rolled around with a new lineup and a partnership with Evan Lee and Ash Daws at The Loud Noise Estate. Stepping into the studio with the aim of creating something unique, the band brought the brand new extended play, ‘Cronus Complex’ to the table. A significant step in the right direction for the band, with a more defined take on the modern day post-hardcore style and pushing their own musical abilities, ‘Cronus Complex’ encompasses all that the band has hoped to accomplish as a group.
Bringing a melodic, fierce flavour to their sound, The Motion Below seek to break the mold with a style that is reminiscent of post-hardcore bands of the mid to late 2000’s, whilst still maintaining the energy and aggression that is synonymous with metalcore. Keep an eye out as The Motion Below bring you a taste of what is – and will be.
