Aidan Bowen
"Oppressed Theory"

Oppressed Theory started out after the demise of the local bands Crisis Averted and Stellar. Ex members from both bands, accompanied by some of their closest friends, decided to put together their talents and create a band that would have a range of many different influences. The first practices began in a Mr. Jared P’s basement and moved to the great Colin Jones’s basement. During the first official practice the boys finished creating two songs and after the second practice Oppressed Theory had already created a rough demo of the songs. The band and all of its music thus far was created within one month, which included their most triumphant debut show on the main stage at Musick Series 1 (with Bif Naked at the Croatian Cultural Centre). As a band, they can't be more excited for whatever lies ahead. They know, and others know, that it's not just 'a band', it's a lifestyle, a necessity, and something that is more original and fucking incredible than can be explained. No matter what, the fun will never end; infact, it's just beginning. This band has a wide range of influences, each member liking a different style of music, this brings the very unique and powerful soun... more...