ABOUT US

South Florida's Mind State blends cultures and eras to bring a new voice to raucous, high-energy rock. 

Officially formed in 2019 by rhythm guitarist/vocalist Vasco Paredes and bassist Fernando Valdiviezo, who both moved to the US from Peru, the band's first lineup took form in 2021, when drummer Sam Cruz, who is Cuban-American, and guitarist Vicente Soto, who moved to the US from Chile, joined the group. In 2024, guitarist Diego Perez, who moved to the US from Puerto Rico, was added to the group, establishing the group as a 5-piece. Bonding over their shared appreciation for groups such as Loathe, Fleshwater, and Narrow Head, the band has cut their teeth in the SFL DIY music scene, playing with acts such as Zeta, State Faults, Palomino Blond, DIME, Glazed, Massa Nera, and Deux Visages in their lifespan. 

On June 21, 2024, Mind State released their debut EP, “The Answer Is Right In Front Of You” on all streaming platforms. The release was accompanied by an 8-state, two week long tour of the East Coast, the first extended run of its kind that the band has embarked upon.