Vocalist Sonya Todd joined soon after, and Matthias Sudholter arrived late 1998 adding a human element to the rhythms.
A 5-track demo was recorded. We decided to gauge Internet interest on mp3.com. The results were unprecedented, gaining an Artist Spotlight on mp3.com and huge interest globally and here in New Zealand.
Recording continued and we released a self-titled CD early 2000 which is available for purchase below, and four tracks can be previewed by clicking the 'Listen Now' link on the right. Since that CD was released, we completed three other songs which can also be heard via the player, by clicking the "Unreleased" link in the player window.
Mistake Theory are no longer active as a band, but that doesn't exclude the possibility of future recordings. Watch this space...
"Auckland group 'Mistake Theory' have attracted international attention, and in their case this support is fully justified. Since 1998, Alan Brown (keyboards), Sonya Todd (vocals), Johnny Fleury (samples and guitar effects [sic]) and Matthias Sudholter (percussion and didgeridoo) have been working together on the tracks that have now surfaced on their self-titled debut album. With similarities in their trip hop/electronica style to Massive Attack and Tricky, their atmospheric beats are soothing and optimistic, with added bursts of drum and bass, all wrapped up in Todd's rich vocal style. Mistake Theory (Raven) is a cruise-control-paced excursion into what's good about home recordings..."
