Written and performed by Impostor Syndrome © 2023
Filmed by Scott Nicolson
Engineered and mixed by Shannon Coulomb
Distributed by DRM NZ
Custom Acoustic Guitar by Glyn Evans [Mr Glyn's Pickups]

Our writing process is generally always done acoustically and we thought it would be fun to share a more raw side of ourselves, which not only acts as a glimpse into our creative process but allows us to test the waters for future live performances.

Locksmith is a song about the gifts of knowledge that are given to us as children.  Exploring the idea that words and actions of the people that raised us as children are still having a powerful effect on our lives today.

Locksmith [Live Acoustic]

Locksmith [Live Acoustic at the Brian Gerrard Theatre]

Impostor Syndrome is an experimental music project that defies genre norms, exploring the spaces between nostalgia and new beginnings. Blending alternative rock, film scores, and spoken word, they have been described by Muzic.NZ as "Industrial meets Depeche Mode." Others have likened them to “Taika Waititi doing a scary movie”—unexpected, atmospheric, and unsettling in the best way.

Formed in 2019, the trio—vocalist Ryan Culleton, drummer Scott Nicolson, and multi-instrumentalist Shannon Coulomb—first bonded over Alice in Chains as teenagers. The 2020 pandemic allowed them to refine their recording techniques, culminating in their 2022 debut. Their commitment to creative exploration continues, alongside building their own recording setup.

Shannon, The Head of Music at Birkenhead College, Auckland, draws from blues, rock, and modern technology. Ryan, an audio engineer and poet, brings dreamlike spoken-word storytelling. Scott, with experience in New Zealand and London’s music scenes, balances energy and subtlety on drums while also working as a videographer.

The name "Impostor Syndrome" serves as a reminder to push through self-doubt and continue creating authentically.

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