Michael Cromie (Bass), Albert Ackermann (Drums), Michael Jones (Vocals, Guitar) & Stephen Brink-Jones (Guitar, Backing Vocals)
Photo by David Devo Oosthuizen South African Rockers Winterstand honour their Alt-Punk forefathers, contemporising and carving out their own sound, comprised of soaring guitar riffs and catchy melodic vocals, set against the measured ferocity of the bass and drum rhythm section. Band members Michael Jones (Vocals, Guitar), Stephen Brink-Jones (Guitar, Backing Vocals), Michael Cromie (Bass), and Albert Ackermann (Drums) bring together their diverse talent and passion for the rock-loving masses. First formed in 2017 in Hermanus, South Africa, by Guitarist / Singer Michael Jones and Drummer Albert Ackermann over a love of bands like Nirvana, Muse, Foo Fighters, and Pearl Jam, the duo knew they wanted to create music together, but wanted to do it right. The quartet was complete after a long search with Stephen Brink-Jones on second Guitar and Michael Cromie on Bass. Getting down to business, the band began to create music. Not to be deterred by the pandemic, Winterstand brought their vision of Alternative Pop Punk Rock to life and released their first single “Where Do You Go” in early 2020. This was closely followed up by their first EP, “Glorious Life”, accompanied by a music video for the EP’s title track. Riding the unstoppable momentum, the band is excited to release their sophomore EP “These Days” on Friday 1 July, with an energetic Release Show at The Daisy Jones Bar on Saturday 16 July with special guests Ethyl Ether. |
