ARTIST: State of Mind
State Of Mind is a duo consisting of Patrick Hawkins and Stu Maxwell. The two certified audio engineers met in 1999 through the drum and bass scene in Auckland, New Zealand. Finding that they both shared a background in hard rock music, and even trip hop, it was drum and bass that was the most powerful musical link between the two.
Many long nights were spent taking in some of the most exciting gigs the NZ drum and bass scene has experienced. This in turn inspired Stu and Pat to pool their talents and work toward creating their own take on this music they enjoyed so much. Finding an instant chemistry, and positive feedback from their first efforts in both in New Zealand and abroad, the duo increased their dedication to production by both obtaining a diploma in audio engineering at SAE in Auckland...
