Sulfate – Sulfate

Sulfate began as the solo project of Peter Ruddell, known for his work with the noise-rock group Wax Chattels — who were nominated twice for the Taite Music Prize, as well as for Best Alternative Artist at the Aotearoa Music Awards.

The solo endeavour of Sulfate quickly morphed into a two-piece band, with David Harris’ metronomic drumming proving integral to the sound of the group.
From the inception of the band the ethos has always been to create intensity through restraint, and they developed a live reputation for “startling, sonorous… crushing yet considered" performances (AmbientLightBlog).
Sonically, things develop slowly, creating an atmosphere and mood that “invades the subconscious" (Graham Reid) before the crushing noise sets in.
Sulfate released their debut self-titled album in 2019 via Prison Tapes, setting out with the intention of making a truly DIY record. With their debut, the band reached #1 on multiple student radio stations, and completed two tours of New Zealand and a tour of Australia.
All tracks written, recorded and mixed by Peter Ruddell in February/March 2019 in between Maungawhau and the Mahurangi River, and on Karangahape Road, in Auckland, New Zealand.
Available on vinyl and cassette.
Tracklist:
A1 Speaking For Others 4:46
A2 Top Form 5:10
A3 Fetus 5:03
A4 Bush 3:45
B1 Cyclone Part 1 2:08
B2 Cyclone Part 2 3:15
B3 Automatic Juicer 5:32
B4 Sanctuary For Seabirds 5:25