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cchris · 06-10-2003, 07:07 AM

If a band forms in Brisbane, will it cause an electrical storm in Newcastle? One small act can set off a chain reaction of chaotic riffs and thunderous bass. That's The Butterfly Effect.
For this powerful four-piece, the self-funded release of their self-titled EP sparked a whirlwind, swinging them into the Australian rock scene like a wrecking ball. 2002 saw them sign a deal with Roadshow Music and play to sold out gigs in Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide, not to mention blistering sets at Livid, the Falls Festival, Homebake and the Big Day Out. "Everything you could want to happen to you [as a band], happened last year. It's been crazy," says drummer, Ben Hall.
The band initially formed when Hall and guitarist, Kurt Goedhart went to High School together, originally setting out with a different bassist and singer. Soon Clint Boge took over on vocals. "During the first show with [Clint], we could feel a big difference in the vibe," says Hall. The current line-up was completed when bass player, Glenn Esmond, joined the band midway through last year.
It's proved a winning combination. Their EP has now sold in excess of 8,000 copies, their new single, "Crave" reached No. 11 on the Triple J Net50 in only its second week and "The Cell" featured in the Net50 for 15 weeks. Performing over 100 shows nationally, they've supported the likes of Superheist, Pacifier, Killing Heidi and Grinspoon. At the speed at which The Butterfly Effect is taking off, it might not be long before these bands are printed below them, as opposed to above.

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06-10-2003, 07:07 AM	#37 (permalink)
cchris Junkie Location: Sydney	If a band forms in Brisbane, will it cause an electrical storm in Newcastle? One small act can set off a chain reaction of chaotic riffs and thunderous bass. That's The Butterfly Effect. For this powerful four-piece, the self-funded release of their self-titled EP sparked a whirlwind, swinging them into the Australian rock scene like a wrecking ball. 2002 saw them sign a deal with Roadshow Music and play to sold out gigs in Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide, not to mention blistering sets at Livid, the Falls Festival, Homebake and the Big Day Out. "Everything you could want to happen to you [as a band], happened last year. It's been crazy," says drummer, Ben Hall. The band initially formed when Hall and guitarist, Kurt Goedhart went to High School together, originally setting out with a different bassist and singer. Soon Clint Boge took over on vocals. "During the first show with [Clint], we could feel a big difference in the vibe," says Hall. The current line-up was completed when bass player, Glenn Esmond, joined the band midway through last year. It's proved a winning combination. Their EP has now sold in excess of 8,000 copies, their new single, "Crave" reached No. 11 on the Triple J Net50 in only its second week and "The Cell" featured in the Net50 for 15 weeks. Performing over 100 shows nationally, they've supported the likes of Superheist, Pacifier, Killing Heidi and Grinspoon. At the speed at which The Butterfly Effect is taking off, it might not be long before these bands are printed below them, as opposed to above. LINK THE BUTTERFLY EFFECT __________________ There's a fine line between participation and mockery Last edited by cchris; 09-12-2003 at 08:23 PM..