Escape Syndrome

Forming in early 2006, Canberra based 4-piece ESCAPE SYNDROME has enjoyed an exciting and hectic 5 years together. From humble beginnings as a youth band, Escape Syndrome has worked hard to become a leading force within the Canberra music scene. Bringing a unique mix of intricate melodies, catchy hooks and soaring vocal lines, and being recognised within the local scene for their energetic and high powered live shows, Escape Syndrome is a band constantly evolving in both sound and performance.
After playing constantly throughout 2006, gaining a small local following and recording a rough 3 track demo, Escape Syndrome kicked off 2007 with the release of their debut album WRONGTURNRIGHT. The album offered a solid mix of guitar driven, odd time based metal and solid, straight forward punk rock, as well as one acoustic ballad, which featured Escape Syndrome’s first experimentation using string arrangements. The song ‘Shadows’, with its ghostly violin and cello sections, and powerful lyrics, gained the attention of local radio station FM104.7, and has since received regular radio airplay on the stations ‘Homegrown’ segment.
In 2008, after a year of constant touring of the Wrongturnright record, Escape Syndrome returned to their studio to record their follow up EP DAYDREAMS. The small 5 track record took almost 2 years to complete, due to constant studio changes and challenges. The EP was released in November 2010, and offers a much stronger and matured sound than the bands previous release, leaning towards a heavier and more groove based approach. The EP’s first single ‘Fork In The Road’, has so far gained the attention of local radio stations and Triple J’s ‘Unearthed’ segment.
Now, in 2011, Escape Syndrome is heading back into the studio to record their next release, which is plan for release later in the year. The band is also continuing to play shows in Melbourne, Sydney and surrounding regions, as they continue to build their fan base at home and interstate.