Mindset Evolution
| Mindset Evolution | |
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 Mindset Evolution at Rocklahoma | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Peoria, Illinois, United States |
| Genres | Rock, active rock, alternative rock |
| Years active | 2005–present |
| Labels | Prospect Park |
| Associated acts | Avenged Sevenfold, Pop Evil, P.O.D., Papa Roach |
| Members |
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Mindset Evolution (sometimes shortened to [ME] or Mindset) is an American alternative rock band from Peoria, Illinois founded in 2005. The group released 3 albums independently prior to the success of the self-titled 2012 EP which gained the attention of Prospect Park who the band signed with by the end of the year.[1] In 2013 they released their first national effort Brave Bold & Broken.
History
Formed originally by vocalist Rob Ulrich and bassist Josh Bodeen as an acoustic cover band, a few years passed and they recruited a full band and started writing original songs. Grinding the Midwest tour circuit, they eventually caught a break, winning the 2011 Rockstar Uproar Festival Battle of the Bands. They rapidly started gaining national traction as they secured a slot on the 2012 Uproar Festival alongside Shinedown, Godsmack, Staind, Papa Roach, Adelitas Way, P.O.D., In This Moment, and others.[2]
Brave Bold & Broken
Mindset began their tour cycle for Brave Bold & Broken at Rock on the Range,[3] continued on as support for label-mates Korn's Reunion Tour with Head, followed by several dates with Buckcherry and an appearance at Rocklahoma. Burn It Down was the band's first success at active rock radio, first taking off on Octane (Sirius XM)'s Big Un's countdown, then breaking on to spend 7 weeks on the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart peaking at 30.[4] They spent the summer touring with Fight or Flight followed by a 2-week West Coast run of festivals with Avenged Sevenfold, Korn, Volbeat, and more.[5][6][7] They finished up 2013 with Gemini Syndrome, and Starset. They are currently finishing preproduction for the sophomore effort to be released summer of 2015.
Members
Current
- Rob Ulrich (Vocals 2005–present)
- Josh Bodeen (Bass, Backup Vocals 2005–present)
- Skyler Baer (Guitar 2011–present)
- Joey Gibbs (Drums 2011–present)
Past
- Brad Prentice (Guitar, Backup Vocals 2006-2014)
- Josh Blue (Drums 2006-2011)
- Tim Chapai (Guitar2007-2009)
Discography
Albums and EPs
- 39 Miles West of Normal (Independent 2006)
- Taking Back Today (Independent 2008)
- Prelude (Independent 2011)
- Self Title EP (Independent 2012)
- Brave Bold & Broken (Prospect Park 2013)
Singles
| Title | Year | Peak Chart Position US Main. | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Burn It Down" | 2014 | 30 | Brave Bold & Broken |
References
- ↑ "Jeff Kwatinetz Making Changes at the Prospect Park Record Label AUDIO KORNER". Audiokorner.com. 2012-10-08. Retrieved 2015-04-16.
- ↑ "Mindset Evolution Talk UPROAR and “Battle of the Bands” | Rockstar Energy Drink Uproar Festival". Rockstaruproar.com. 2012-08-23. Retrieved 2015-04-16.
- ↑ "Interview: Mindset Evolution". Rockrevoltmagazine.com. Retrieved 2015-04-16.
- ↑ "Mindset Evolution - Chart history". Billboard. Retrieved 2015-04-16.
- ↑ Crafton, Crash. "Mindset Evolution singer Rob Ulrich talks about upcoming album, tourdates with Fight Or Flight, Avenged Sevenfold and more". Legendary Rock Interviews. Retrieved 2015-04-16.
- ↑
- ↑ "Revolt On The Rio Grande: 2-Day Pass « Isleta Amphitheater". Isletaamphitheater.net. Retrieved 2015-04-16.