Kinematic - the science of pure motion.
Kinematic formed in 2000 after the dissolution of two Melbourne indie scene stalwarts, Snorkel and Aspirin.
Described as "affably challenging" and "clever, classy pop", Kinematic have been receiving rave reviews in Australia and overseas since the release of their debut album Time & Place in 2005.
The follow-up to Time & Place, The 38th Parallel, was released in May 2007. The 38th Parallel is the latitudinal line that runs through the band’s hometown of Melbourne, Australia - on the other side of the equator, The 38th Parallel marks the border between North and South Korea, often referred to as a flashpoint during the cold war. The album traverses the array of musical styles that Kinematic love to plunder - be it Cash-tinged country or Sparklehorse-like trashy power pop - while always maintaining their unique sensibility for simple, stripped-back and singable pop tunes.
Kinematic are currently in pre-production for their as yet untitled third album, with recording commencing in late March 2008. Contrary to prior time scales, the band is promising the album will be released by Spring. Stay tuned ...