John (Izzy Oatman) - Guitars and vocals
Geoff - Bass and backing vocals
Hayden - Drums and percussion
Matt - Guitar and backing vocals


The Humanitarians are concerned with the study of mankind, human affairs and the reduction of suffering...
However we are just a rock 'n roll band here to entertain you not to preach to you.
The Humanitarians are a four piece alternative rock band. We respect and admire true artists who go their own way with equal measures of spirit and soul.
Led by singer, songwriter and guitarist John Mathew, The Humanitarians' driving force comes with his partnership with his friend Matt Woffindale on lead guitars and related effects, nonsense, mandolin, harmonica and backing vocals.
Providing the edge of the band are Geoff Daly on bass guitar and backing vocals along with newest arrival, Hayden Jones who competes the line-up on drums and percussion.
Guesting on studio tracks from the new album, Born, was Beth Phillips on piano and backing vocals.
All songs are written and played from the heart including intelligent lyrics which people can relate to, clever arrangements and solid grooves. Jiggy but chilled if you will.
Delivering captivating live performances, The Humanintarians are a band whose songs take the listener on an emotional journey, combining hard-edged, alternative rock and soulful acoustic tracks.
With their debut album, Born, now completed, here is a bit of background about the songs...

1. Second Sight
A song about visualising the future in a positive way, with sleazy Rolling Stones-esque guitar, hooky vocals and a rumbling bass line.

2. Hard Time To Be Free
A funky number with twisted lyrics reflecting the big brother state, organised religion, putting big business before human welfare A political song with both power and punch.

3. Here And Now
This song is schizophrenic. Complex and controlled madness with a chilled trip hop intro spinning into powererful rock and dance with a Spanish influence and an "Insect God" guitar solo.

4. Thought You Were Gone
This has a heavy Irish influence with sparkly acoustic guitars and mandolin. It's all about breaking up with someone, but not being able to get them out of your head.

5. Bleed
Incredibly deep and heavy, with dynamics and dark lyrics. You cant be happy all the time.

6. Synchronize
A beautiful ballad, Sunday mornings and senses.

7. One Day
A light. laid-back lyric builds into a soaring chorus which is all about taking a step back from the pace of modern life into the moment and realizing that that's all that matters.

8. To The Top
An energetic 'folk rock blast' right from the thundering opening drums to the squelching analog synth and onward. A song about the adrenalin of a great night out.

9. End of the world on TV
An uptempo rocker with guitars. This is a rant at "THE MAN" and warmongers everywhere. It's also a dig at consumerism along the way. Political? You'd better believe it is.

10. Rainbow Vision
An epic song with a big build up. An anthemic call for peace and love in the 21st century.

11. Clouds
An acoustic ballad about a man's cynical views getting in the way of his partner's love.

12. Backstage Passes
Psychedelic album closer, taking Influence for the lyric from The non-Humanitarians of this world we have encountered.