Void of Air werd in 2006 aangemerkt als 3FM Serious Talent, stond met het debuutalbum Poetry For Dummies drie maanden lang non-stop in de Lowlands top25, o.a. op de nummeréénpositie, mag zich verheugen in een groeiende fanbase en is hard op weg om Nederland met aanstekelijke popliedjes te veroveren. FRET en 3voor12 zijn het er eens over: “Void of Air levert met Poetry For Dummies een prima debuutalbum afâ€. LiveXS: “Void of Air zet met deze cd hoog in.†“Absoluut een band die het ver kan schoppen†(3voor12).
English Band Bio - One of the questions emerging from the Dutch pop/rock scene today is: “Should Void of Air become Holland’s best kept secret?â€
Starting out in 2003 as a singer/songwriter project, Void of Air had, by 2004, evolved into a serious band bringing out their first maxi single titled “Laughter in the Rain.†This single did not go unnoticed by the press earning reviews in which leader singer Johan Jeras was acclaimed for his charisma and sublime voice. With a delightful mix of singer/songwriter and rock, Gabriella van Karsbergen, journalist of the Dutch music magazine Fret, compares them to groups like Keane and Counting Crows.
Soon to follow was their full length album “Poetry for Dummiesâ€. The album was well received, confirming expectations that they have the potential to grow into a band “standing out†from the rest. Freelance journalist Linda in’t Hout describes Void of Air as having a warm, dreamy sound, but powerful nonetheless. She continues by saying that their exceptional talent distinguishing them, albeit subtle, from the masses of rock bands today, by their well-thought-out lyrics and perfect arrangements.â€
Music magazine Fret follows in stating that “One can hear that Void of Air really knows how to make music: unpretentious with beautiful melody lines.†The success of Poetry for Dummies has led to numerous gigs at clubs and festivals around the country. The 5 man strong band is now ready to spread its wings and go abroad.