Unsigned Spotlight: Emecia
Emecia are a rock/post-Hhardcore quartet from Adelaide, Australia.
Please list all of your band members and their roles in the band.
Scott Middlin - Vocals
Trevor Lehmann - Guitar
Nicholas David Evans - Bass
Brayden McPherson - Drums
For starters, what bands were you guys a part of prior to Emecia? How long has the band been around?
Emerald City
Life Pilot
Greater Than Me
23/19
Emecia has been around since 2013
What’s the origin of that name and have you changed the band’s name before?
Emecia is spelt from Scott’s original band “Emerald City” It also is an acronym: Even My Errors Can Inspire Art
Who writes your songs? What are the main themes or topics for most of your songs and do you think these topics will change over time?
We write in various ways. From working individually and bring it to the table or all together in jams and writing sessions. Songs are usually built from past experiences or events that has impacted one of us.
What bands are currently inspiring the music that you’re making?
The Used
The Devil Wears Prada
Veil of Maya
Sleep Token
Was there a particular band/artist or concert that inspired you to start a band?
Underoath - Taste of Chaos 2005
What do you do to prepare for a show? Any flexing, exercises, ect …
Stretches, jumps, vocal exercises, pre show dinner and hang session.
What has been the biggest highlight of the band’s career so far?
Our first Australian tour with Siamese (Denmark) stoked to be invited on our first tour. We are a DIY band so everything we book is done by us, it’s nice to be asked.
If you could tour with any bands, past or present, who would they be and why?
Where do we start….
Bring Me The Horizon, Architects, The Used, The Devil Wears Prada, DRUGS, Bad Omens, Falling In Reverse
Finch, Saosin. I could go on and on.
Is there anything else you would like to add?
Adelaide based Alternative Rock outfit Emecia combine elements of Post-Hardcore and upbeat Punk Rock to create their captivating sound. Emecia debuted in 2013 with their EP ‘Pariah’, which ranked number one on ReverbNation for over a year. The EP was included in the Mosh Radio Top Ten Release of 2013. The guys have since gained traction via Teo Magazine, Alt Press, Blunt Magazine and many more.
Emecia are renowned for their high-energy live show, and have honed their craft by playing countess shows locally and abroad on many tour circuits. The band have played alongside heavyweights such as Closure In Moscow, In Hearts Wake, Allday and Chiodos (just to mention a diverse few.) After a huge 2018-19 under their belts due to the release of their debut album ‘Familiar Spirits’, Emecia are determined to make 2020 even bigger. 2020 brings with it a new lineup, new music and more chaotic, high energy shows to come.With the release of their new single ‘Haunt’ displaying their symbolic style of Post-Hardcore, Emecia prove they still have a lot of fuel left in the tank, and are nowhere near done.