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"A band that plays with honesty and passion...with real grit and musical chemistry. You can tell they mean every note."
BIO
State of Mind are a young indie rock band from Lincolnshire who are determined to prove that loud, guitar-driven music is still very much at the forefront of the music scene. With BBC Introducing East Midlands and BBC Orbit already giving them airplay, this is a band building real momentum the right way – big riffs, big leads and even bigger choruses, all delivered with grit, passion and genuine musical chemistry.
Tom, Will, Jack and Harry having been making music since 2023, blurring the lines between indie and rock, influenced by 90s grunge, 00s indie and classic rock sounds. Their music has that unmistakable live band feel. They bring youthful dynamism to the stage, their shows offering opportunity for getting crowds involved & described as ‘raw, authentic & full of classic band energy.’
Their debut album, Anything and Everything, was released in July 2026.
Next up the band are playing at The Royal Albert Hall, London on 9th November, before supporting The Rosadocs on their UK tour.
Live Shows
11.11.26 The Drill, Lincoln
09.11.26 The Royal Albert Hall, London
07.11.26 Halloween Fest, MR
31.10.26 Sincil Bank Stadium, Lincoln City
24.10.26 Masons Arms, Louth
19.09.26 Oktoberfest, Lincs
11.09.26 Jolly Brewer, Lincoln
29.08.26 White Swan Festival, MR
08.08.26 Live on BBC Introducing, Notts
06.08.26 The Back Room, East Yorks
11.07.26 Birmingham Symphony Hall
30.06.26 The Victoria, Lincoln
27.05.26 Jolly Brewer, Lincoln
24.05.26 Springfest, Hull
24.04.26 Cross Roads Inn, East Barkwith
23.03.26 Dog & Duck Inn, Beverley, Yorks
21.03.26 MFY Regional Fest, Boston
28.02.26 Nag's Head, Lincs
Nov 2025 Live Guests BBC Introducing
Sep 2025 Sonic Wave Festival
Aug 2025 Kendal Calling
Aug 2025 The Whistling Pig, Cumbria
Jul 2025 Birimingham Symphony Hall
May 2025 The Venue, Sleaford
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Accolades & Radio Play
Dec 2024 UK Youth Songwriting Award for Between You & I
Mar 2025 BBC Introducing East Midlands Radio play Don’t Try & Change Me
Apr 2025 Selected for BBC Orbit – national play of Don’t Try & Change Me
May 2025 Support Act for Don't Forget Rupert
May 2025 Support Act for Kings and Bears
Jul 2025 Music for Youth National Festival Finalists
Oct 2025 BBC Introducing East Midlands play What Will This Take
Nov 2025 What Will This Take music video release
Nov 2025 Ask Myself Why single release & BBC Introducing East Midlands radio play
Nov 2025 BBC Radio Nottingham Studio guests with Dean Jackson
Jan 2026 UK Young Songwriter of the Year ‘26 playlist
Feb 2026 UK Song writing Contest ‘25 Finalists
Feb 2026 Lincs Sounds Radio play Ask Myself Why
May 2026 BBC Introducing play I Can Feel Ya
May 2026 Lincs Sounds Radio play What Will This Take
May 2026 Hard Rock Radio national play of Ask Myself Why
Jul 2026 Release of debut album, Anything & Everything
Jul 2026 BBC Introducing play Do You Really Wanna Know
Jul 2026 Music for Youth National Festival Finalists - Winners
Aug 2026 BBC Introducing Live Guests, play With You
Nov 2026 Lincs Sounds Radio play I Can Feel Ya
Nov 2026 Support Act for The Rosadocs and Leazes
Nov 2026 Royal Albert Hall, London appearance
Reviews
"Love that right off the bat you showed us your personality as a band, delivering your intro with a dry wit and effortless vibes. Some classic treble-heavy, distorted guitar tone, balanced with your strums and the warm foundation of the bassline, your drummer in the pocket. And a clear yet classic vocal tone, then COME ON with those BVS! Seamless unison lines, then some iconic harmony on the final moments of the chorus. I love the timelessness you’ve managed to weave into your sound, with elements of punk and pop-punk, but then this sort of Beatles-ish element to your vocal harmony. Real strong indie vibes, mixing the classic with new ideas and serving personality amongst it all." - July 2026, Bridget Walsh
"Don’t Try and Change Me brings everything together in one final, explosive statement. It rips into life with a savage ripsaw riff before sliding into a verse that The Stone Roses would have killed to write. This is State of Mind at their most complete, blending sweetness and aggression into one perfectly sculpted audio journey. The chorus is a full-blown earworm, the kind that burrows in and refuses to leave, while the drumming drives the song forward with real authority. The emotional, understated guitar solo fits perfectly, adding depth rather than flash. It’s a defining track that showcases exactly what this band is about." - January 2026, Band Assist
"If State of Mind keep doing what they're doing - writing from the heart and staying true to classic band energy - they've got something very special ahead of them." - October 2025, Nick Hancock
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