3.1, by SEIMS

3.1

by SEIMS

supported by

TheEliteExtremophile These three songs work perfectly together, and the incorporation of trumpets and strings adds a dimension of richness rarely heard in math rock.

Full review here: wp.me/pawrNb-32

	/

Digital Album
Streaming + Download

Includes unlimited streaming via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.

Purchasable with gift card

$5 AUD or more

You own this
Compact Disc (CD) + Digital Album
4-panel matte digipak

Includes unlimited streaming of 3.1 via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.

ships out within 3 days

edition of 200 11 remaining

$10 AUD or more

You own this
T-Shirt/Apparel
Designed by Dave Wells. Screenprinted on AS Colour Asphalt grey marle shirts by Monster Mouse Studios. Free shipping worldwide.

ships out within 5 days

1 remaining

$28 AUD or more

You own this
T-Shirt/Apparel
IIx9 design screenprinted onto Gildan heavy cotton (90% cotton, 10% polyester) sports grey t-shirt. 100% machine washable. Printed in Australia by Monster Mouse Studios.

FREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE

ships out within 2 days

3 remaining

$20 AUD or more

You own this
T-Shirt/Apparel
Absolute Black. 3's artwork printed in black, on black. Gildan stock. One for the people who like to keep it subtle. Free shipping worldwide.

ships out within 3 days

$15 AUD or more

You own this

1.	Absolute Black 05:47	info
2.	Translucence 05:16 video
3.	Clarity 03:55

about

3.1 is a continuation of the concept album of "3" in the way that the third album explored the CMYK relationship, summing Cyan, Magenta and Yellow, where 3.1 focuses on luminance and the relationship of light within the colour spectrum. Imperfect Black closes 3 - and Absolute Black picks up right where it left off with it’s immediate drop and wall of sound, shifting through various modes, until the subtle key and tempo changes in the outro - starting the luminance journey.

Front man and multi instrumentalist Simeon Bartholomew spoke about the thought process behind the new single. "Translucence is all about the passage between" he said. "[It begins] lost and struggling to find its way out of the absolute black, until we find our feet towards the big middle section of that song - then leading into pure Clarity - the 7/4 banger that’s all about seeing this one motif through right to end - almost heading 'towards the light' with that giant mess it finishes on."

To compliment Translucence, the track will drop with its gorgeous music video. The band paired up with contemporary dancer Angela Hamilton, known for her award-winning Opus, to choreograph and dance to the music following the translucence journey from the first song on the EP, Absolute Black, to the final track, Clarity.

3.1 is SEIMS' fourth musical instalment and was recorded and mixed by Tim Carr (Matt Corby, We Lost The Sea) at One Flight Up Studios and at Harry's Sunbeam and mastered by Jeff Lipton and Maria Rice at Peerless Mastering (Battles, Lightning Bolt, City & Colour).

Initially conceived as a one-man, studio project when Bartholomew released its debut, self-titled album in 2012, the band expanded into a ferocious live act for the follow up record, II in 2015. Today, SEIMS stands as a full force onslaught with some of Sydney’s most talented musicians.

The band has completed their first tour of Japan playing Bahamafest along the way and have supported the likes of Tortoise, Regurgitator, Jean Jean, Marmalade Butcher and We Lost The Sea as well as being seasoned Progfest players.

credits

released March 29, 2019

Recorded at One Flight Up Studios, Sydney, NSW
Additional recording at Harry's Sunbeam, Sydney, NSW
Produced by Simeon Bartholomew
Engineered + mixed by Tim Carr
Mastered by Jeff Lipton at Peerless Mastering, Boston, MA
Assistant Mastering Engineer - Maria Rice
Released by Bird’s Robe Records + Art As Catharsis Records

Artwork "Found Top of a Paint Can" by James Lieutenant

Music composed by Simeon Bartholomew
Drums arranged by Chris Allison

Performed by
Simeon Bartholomew - bass, guitar, piano, synth, production
Chris Allison - drums
Natalya Bing - violin
Monique Mezzatesta - violin + viola
Peter Hollo - cello
Paul Murchison - trumpet
Jochen Gutsch - trumpet
Sorcha Albuquerque - guitar solo (Clarity)

An incredibly huge thanks to absolutely everybody who made this record possible.

Simeon Bartholomew uses Sandberg basses + Walrus Audio effects pedals
Chris Allison uses Sonor Drums, Zildjian cymbals + Remo drumheads

license

about

SEIMS Sydney, Australia

"SEIMS is not a household name, which is a fuck-up on behalf of the entire world." - Heavy Blog is Heavy

"Complex, furious, powerhouse math-rock" - triple j unearthed.

"You’ll be fist-punching ceilings one minute and stroking chins in admiration the next." - Fecking Bahamas ... more