Artist description With a fresh sound full of energy - devoid of pretense in a world of musical gimmicks and depthless lyrics, Ki:Theory stands among the few who rock for the right reason. The highly anticipated third release, "The Mantic Method", coming in April 2003 on Kringer Records, is pushing the Ki:Theory buzz to new heights with both fans and music industry insiders. From the opening cut it is obvious that Ki:Theory is a band reborn. With songs "God and the New Physics", "The Light" and "Control Drama" a focused message is evident. From start to finish, the EP balances catchy rhythmic samples, innovative guitar riffs and timeless melodies. The songs draw influence through various mediums of art, science and eastern philosophies. Exploring the spectrum of emotion, the band's songs portray sincere images of the human experience, conscious and subconscious.

Music Style Rock

Musical Influences Perfect Circle, U2, Soundgarden, DJ Shadow

Similar Artists Perfect Circle, U2, Soundgarden, Dj Shadow

Artist History The Ki:Theory story took off with their 2000 self-titled release that spent a year in regular rotation on commercial and college radio stations across the mid-Atlantic. Harrisonburg, VA's rock station, 106.3 WBOP, officially added the album's first single, "Morning Light", which went on to be in the top five most requested songs 11 weeks in a row peaking at #1. The excitement surrounding Ki:Theory's stunning live spectacle has earned them shows with bands such as Jimmy Eat World, Our Lady Peace, Hoobastank, Sparta, Finch, American Hi-Fi, and hed (pe). The name "Ki:Theory" derives literally from the Japanese concept of "ki" (pronounced "key") and Einstein's "string theory," two subjects which singer Joel Burleson and former bass player and founding member Spencer Currle were studying respectively at the time of the band's conception. While attending James Madison University in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, they met guitarist Brad Tursi and drummer Nate Joyner. Spencer later departed the band to attend University of California at Irvine to earn a PhD in neuroscience. Ki:Theory now resides in Richmond, Virginia where they continue the quest to expose their music to the masses.

Group Members Joel Burleson - Lead Vocals, Guitars, Sampler / Brad Tursi - Lead Guitars, Vocals / Nate Joyner - Drums & Percussion

Instruments Guitars, Bass, Drums, Samples

Albums The Mantic Method - Kringer Records 2003, Introducing . . . The Tragic Thieves - Kringer Records 2002, Ki:Theory - Kringer Records - 2000,

Press Reviews Richmond Times Dispatch 2K2: energy vs. staleness BY LEIGH BUCKLEY FOUNTAIN Sept. 23, 2002 SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT MUSIC REVIEW Y101 DISORIENTATION 2K2 AT: Richmond Raceway Complex on Saturday The Y101 Disorientation 2K2 was extremely successful. That is, if the goal was to be disoriented, as the name proclaims. With 12 bands on the roster, it's fairly important to have an idea when they might come on. If you're not someone who, say, listens to Y101 at all times, you wouldn't have had any idea until you got to the venue gates. There was no time info on its Web site at all. The band that appeared to be headlining, Our Lady Peace, came on at 4:15 p.m. It played a 45-minute show, mainly with selections from its latest smash, "Gravity," but highlighted by a mellow rendition of "Clumsy," from the band's second album of the same title. Lead singer and heartthrob Raine Maida crooned to hundreds of adoring teens who stood on the amphitheater seats, "I know you're out there/Somewhere out there," in a heartfelt rendition of the group's biggest hit to date, called, um, "Somewhere Out There." While waiting for American Hi-Fi, a smattering of fans stood around the second stage to watch a very impressive local band, Ki:Theory. It was hard to believe the group was local - it seemed accustomed to large crowds and very confident. Its heavy rock blend was far from unpleasant to listen to, and it's refreshing to revel in the energy that is a newer band trying extremely hard to win a crowd over - versus seasoned rockers with a hit album or two to their credit who have seen it all before. Which brings us to the staleness of American Hi-Fi, and, for that matter, Jimmy Eat World. They seemed bored, going through the motions for the most part. Halfway through its set, AHF played its "big radio song," "Flavor of the Week." It has to be depressing for a band when the song it most dislikes to play (because it always has to) is the one that gets the most crowd response. It's an unfortunate cycle that is generated more and more by the carbon-copy radio stations of today. Jimmy Eat World was slightly better, but mostly the same. It was nice hearing a song or two from the group's older album, "Clarity," because it reminds one of the hungry days. This is a band that was playing at the now-closed Twisters three years ago to an audience of 100.

Additional Info pronounced key

Location Richmond, VA - USA

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