COLORFIELDS was conceived in 1997 by drummer- songwriter Ash Read (The Streaks, The Zap Dragons, Strawbelly) as a live electronica band seeking to combine elements of the exploding electronic dance music scene with an authentically live rhythmic core. The Colorfields sound draws inspiration from a wide variety of musical genres ranging from the swirling psychedelic rock of classic bands like Pink Floyd to the live dance giants, Faithless; from the edgy sonic trip-hop songs of Massive Attack to traditional and tribal World music beats, while the thought provoking content and social commentary draws much inspiration from Eco-anarchist philosophy.

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Debut Album Incidents (1998)

This album was described by Stephen “Sugar” Segerman as “one of the most electric and thrilling indie SA albums of the decade”. After a brief and intense period of touring, during which they shared the stage with Hip-hop giants, Cypress Hill, Colorfields disbanded due to Ash’s crippling drug-addiction - that very same addiction being the central theme running through the Incidents album.

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Decade (2018)

Featuring the talents of many local legends, Decade is a conceptual work bringing a message of hope and a clarion call to the rebel within for the advancement of personal freedoms, creativity and connection.

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A new album, Tragedy & Beauty, is in the pipeline! The first single from this album, New Horizons, was released on 30 August 2019 with a lyric video. The Land will be released in 2021, featuring a performance by Khaos Cotterell from The Rudimentals.

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Festival Performances

Aftermath 2017 & 2018, Bazique 2018, ADM Fest 2018, Earthshakes 2018 &2019, The Learning Clan 2018 &2019, Reforest Fest 2019, Summer Solstice Gathering 2019, Afrikagrow Festival of Friends 2019 and Day at the Duck Race 2020.

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10-10-2018 marked their 10 year wedding anniversary, 20 year musical partnership, and Ash’s 12th year in recovery from addiction.

 

Performing as the Colorfields duo, Ash & Kerstie celebrate a new decade and invite you to join the celebration with 2020 clarity of vision into the years to come!

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Colorfields perform as a duo, trio or 4-piece.

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