3RD WORLD SPECTATOR is:
Peter Crafford (Vocals, Guitar, Piano)
Justin Versfeld (Guitar, Keys)
Louis Kuhn (Bass)
André Wentzel (Drums)

3RD WORLD SPECTATOR formed in late 2007, and debuted in early 2008 with an infectious blend of soaring, operatic vocals, haunting melodies, huge guitars and rolling drums.

Their lyrical themes mimic the diverse hybrid of styles they incorporate into their music such as electronica, hard and indie rock, opera and pop.

Best known for their meteoric rise to first place during the Virgin Mobile Road to V competition late last year they have been making headlines ever since. Not content to be just another local act, their performances transcend the ordinary. Part theatre and part rock star-chic, their live performance is fraught with an energy that consumes the senses and elevates the soul. Sharing the stage with the likes of international bands such as Maroon5 and OneRepublic confirmed their status as a highly engaging stage act.

3RD WORLD SPECTATOR has featured in every major publication, been named one of “The Top 10 Acts To See in 2009” by Tonight, signed major endorsement deals with PF Flyers International and Jay Jays and their single The Truth reached number 2 on the MK MxitMusic Top 5 and also made the MXitMusic Top 20 Biggest Songs of 2008.

The band completed work on their debut full length album entitled 'The Theory of Everything' with the recording sessions taking place at Sunset Recording Studios with award winning producer and engineer Jürgen von Wechmar (Springbok Nude Girls, Foto Na Dans, Jax Panik, Karen Zoid) at the helm of the production. The album is mastered by John Davis (U2, Florence + The Machine, The Prodigy, Snow Patrol) at Metropolis Studios in London.

In June 2011 3RD WORLD SPECTATOR signed a record deal with Universal Music and the album was released at the start of November to great acclaim.

The lead single from the album, “Ambulance” has claimed positions on radio and digital charts around the country, cracking the National Top 40. The accompanying video produced by Silverlining Pictures is currently in the MK Top 10.

MEDIA QUOTES:

“Ambitious...this Stellenbosch quartet make a bold stab at a cohesive stream of songs knotted together by tales of doomed lovers and lone survivors.” - Diane Coetzer, Rolling Stone South Africa

"An impressive debut album...haunting and beautiful." - Lisa-Marie Els, Heat Magazine

“Epic, emotional rock.” – Clarissa Grobler, JIP

“’The Theory of Everything’ is a highly impressive debut from a gifted band” - Sergio Perreira, MusicReview.co.za

“One of the acts you must see.” – Therese Owen, Tonight

“They are a viable musical export: a solid band with a great vocalist and clear musical direction” - Your LMG

“No lead singer in South Africa can match Peter Crafford’s singing ability.” - Deonette Theart, SA Music Scene

"Simply put, 3rd World Spectator’s debut album is full of beautiful pop/rock ballads and those uplifting up-tempo tacks... 3rd World Spectator are going places." - People Magazine
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