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"A SUMMER STATE OF MIND"

"The Summer State impressed me most... The animated band members complemented each other and exuded a strong sense of unity, which aided them in attracting the attention of almost everyone in that compact space." - Muhd Dzulridzwan; Moshin' Mag


"[CONCERT REVIEW] YELLOWCARD TAKES US TO OCEAN AVENUE!"

"The homegrown outfit undoubtedly warmed up the 2000-strong crowd and the audience seemed to be enjoying themselves, bopping their heads to the beat." - Jasmine, Poached Mag


"THE WONDER YEARS – LIVE IN SINGAPORE [REVIEW]"

"The Summer State provided a young, energetic sound that should connect with the young at hearts" - CJ Ang; Power of Pop


"The Summer State"

"A homegrown band with power pack vocals and tight rhythm, born to deliver their catchy melodies and quite the accurate potrayal of the rock/pop lifestyle...their music has a certain maturity that comes from the assistance of all-rounder efforts." - Fadhil; My Music Experience


"The Wonder Years @ TAB (28.09.12)"

"the five-piece group kick-started the set with a whole lot of spunk and showmanship...Held together by neat guitar riffs, zealous lead vocals and impressive harmonies by the drummer (yes, that’s what we call multi-tasking at best), The Summer State’s catchy melodies like ‘Love, That’s What They Call It These Days’, got everyone’s heads bopping and hands clapping." - Serene Yap, Other Sounds


"Concert Review: Yellowcard ‘LIVE’ in Singapore"

"Local pop rock band The Summer State who were specifically handpicked by the Yellowcard management to open up for the Floridian quintet...impressively catchy riffs and beats" - Solihin; Spin or Bin Music


Discography

Singles
Hush, We're Taking Over (MV featured on Blank TV[USA])
I Do, I Don't (MV out 13 Feb 13)

The Summer State EP (out 23 Feb 2013)
Tracklist:
Trying Was My Only Regret
Love, That's What They Call It These Days
Hope, From the Gallows,
I Do, I Don't feat. Siti Zahidah
Hush, We're Taking Over

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Bio

The Summer State is a pop/rock band from Singapore. The name, derived from the term ‘summer state of mind’, exemplifies the band’s optimism and positive outlook. The band believes in writing music that is honest and timeless.

In 2011, The Summer State was handpicked by Dave Tan of Electrico as his apprentice under The Apprenticeship Programme (TAP) initiated by National Arts Council (NAC) and Noise Singapore.

The Summer State’s first single “Hush, We’re Taking Over” is available on all their websites, the music video for “Hush, We’re Taking Over” is also featured on Blank TV’s (USA) Youtube channel. The Summer State’s self-titled debut EP is slated for release on 23 February 2013.

Performance Highlights
- Opening band for Mayday Parade (USA) & Eyes Set to Kill (USA) in Singapore [July 2011]
- Guest band for Meet Me By Sunrise (INA) EP Launch Party in
Jakarta [Oct 2011]
- Opening band for Death & A Cure (AUS) in Singapore [May 2012]
- Featured & played an acoustic set on 98.7FM ‘Home’ [July 2012]
- Opening band for Yellowcard (USA) in Singapore [Sept 2012]
- Opening band for The Wonder Years (USA) in Singapore [Sept 2012]
- NYE Countdown Party at *Scape [Dec 2012]