Soulframe
OriginGold Coast, Queensland, Australia
Genres
Years active1998 (1998)–2008 (2008)
LabelsIndependent/Toupee, MGM
Past members

Soulframe were an Australian Contemporary Christian and rock band formed on the Gold Coast, Queensland in 1998. They comprised Zane Carey on drums and percussion, Guy "Mutto" Mutton on lead vocals, Scott Smith on lead guitar and vocals and Hayden Whitworth on bass guitar and backing vocals. They released two studio albums, Sojourn (2001) and Escaping Entropy (2005). Soulframe attended Australian music festivals Australian Gospel Music Festival, Sonfest and Black Stump. In 2006 "Mutto" finished ninth on Australian Idol. Soulframe supported Australian and international acts Grinspoon, Motor Ace, Evermore and Delirious?. "Mutto" left the band in July 2007 for personal reasons and they went on hiatus. On 1 February 2008 remaining Soulframe members formally announced the end of the group. "Mutto" continued with a solo career.

History

Soulframe were formed as a contemporary Christian rock band in Gold Coast, Queensland in 1998 by Zane Carey on drums and percussion, Scott Smith on guitar and vocals and Hayden Whitworth on bass guitar and backing vocals.[1][2] They were joined by vocalist Guy "Mutto" Mutton in early 2000.[2] With Mutton their music developed into pop rock, which was shown on their debut album, Sojourn, from 2001.[2][3] Stu McPhee of Ear Medicine observed that it was "a promising debut that, given the right production team and a few more years experience under their belts, could one day see the quartet get the recognition that matched their musical abilities."[1] The group joined Toupee Records, which issued their album.[4] Soulframe were nominated for various awards: 2004 MusicOz Awards for Christian/Gospel artists (won),[5] 2005 Australian Songwriters Association Award for Contemporary Pop for Carey, Mutton, Scott and Whitworth's "Tonight" (third) and "Loved" (eighth)[6] and 2005 Pacific Songwriting competition for Rock/Metal/Indie for "Thread" (won).[7]

The group's second studio album, Escaping Entropy, appeared in January 2005 and was distributed by MGM.[1][8] It was recorded at Studios 301, with Rob Feaster producing, who had worked with Travis Tritt and Duke Robillard.[1] McPhee compared it to their first album, "Gone are any notions of upbeat pop that they dabbled in on the first record... in its place is a slick rock sound with a slightly dark undertone. Remaining though, are the group's forte of positive uplifting lyrics and the odd smattering of tender balladry."[1] Whitworth reflected on Escaping Entropy's themes, "[we] seem to be increasing in technological skill and financial autonomy… but at the detriment of the social, relational, emotional and spiritual aspects of our lives."[9]

Soulframe supported Australian and international acts Grinspoon, Motor Ace, Evermore and Delirious?.[2] They attended various Australian music festivals Australian Gospel Music Festival, Sonfest and Black Stump.[10] From August to October 2006 "Mutto" appeared as a contestant on Australian Idol – he finished ninth.[11] He left the band in July 2007 for personal reasons and Soulframe went on hiatus. On 1 February 2008, the members formally announced the end of the group.[12] "Mutto" continued with a solo career.

Discography

Albums

  • Sojourn (2001) – Toupee Records[13]
    • Produced and recorded by Scott Mullane (of Grand Atlantic) at Aisle 6 Recording (formerly Harmony Recording)[14]
  • Escaping Entropy (2005) – MGM[15]
    • Produced and recorded by Rob Feaster at Studios 301 in Byron Bay

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 McPhee, Stu. "Soulframe - Escaping Entropy Review". Ear Medicine. Archived from the original on 29 August 2007. Retrieved 24 November 2023 – via National Library of Australia.
  2. 1 2 3 4 "Music >> Soulframe". Brisbane Christian Chat (Queensland, Australia). Archived from the original on 12 October 2003. Retrieved 24 November 2023 – via National Library of Australia.
  3. ↑ "Triple J Unearthed 2004 | Queensland | Soulframe". Triple J (Australian Broadcasting Corporation ABC)). Archived from the original on 1 September 2004. Retrieved 24 November 2023 – via National Library of Australia.
  4. ↑ Eliezer, Christie (14 May 2002). "Music & Media Business News". themusic.com.au. Archived from the original on 16 September 2004. Retrieved 24 November 2023 – via National Library of Australia.
  5. ↑ "The 4th Annual MusicOz Award Finalists". MusicOz. Archived from the original on 17 December 2005.
  6. ↑ "Official Results". Australian Songwriters Association. Archived from the original on 19 August 2006. Retrieved 24 November 2023.
  7. ↑ "APRA Members Win Big at 2005 Pacific Songwriting Competition". APRA AMCOS. Archived from the original on 17 June 2005. Retrieved 24 November 2023 – via National Library of Australia.
  8. ↑ "Releases :: Escaping Entropy". Australian Music Online. Archived from the original on 26 November 2007. Retrieved 24 November 2023 – via National Library of Australia.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  9. ↑ "Interviews". Time Off. Archived from the original on 20 November 2004. Retrieved 24 November 2023 – via National Library of Australia.
  10. ↑ "Artists – Soulframe". AC Music. 15 January 2001. Archived from the original on 6 March 2001. Retrieved 25 November 2023 – via National Library of Australia.
  11. ↑ "Irishman Takes Australian Idol". PerthNow. 26 November 2006. Archived from the original on 26 October 2022. Retrieved 24 November 2023 – via National Library of Australia.
  12. ↑ Whitworth, Hayden; Mutton, Guy "Mutto"; Smith, Scott; Carey, Zane (1 February 2008). "Important Notice from the Band". Soulframe Official Website. Archived from the original on 9 January 2008. Retrieved 24 November 2023.
  13. ↑ "Toupee Records : Artist Info". Archived from the original on 28 August 2005. Retrieved 19 December 2006.
  14. ↑ "Resources Home : Engineers and Producers". brispop.com. Archived from the original on 22 August 2006. Retrieved 24 November 2023 – via National Library of Australia.
  15. ↑ "MGM Distribution". Thegroovemerchants.com. Retrieved 26 July 2013.
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