Taking musical inspiration from late 70s synth and punk bands, the motorik rhythms of German electronic music pioneers as well as the intensity and drive of garage and lo-fi rock groups of the early 80s, Total Control have learned many lessons from the past to prepare the sound of tomorrow. At once concise and refined in form, and dangerously explosive in conception, Henge Beat is a fascinating and exciting debut from a band featuring members well known for work in other Melbourne acts, specifically vocalist Daniel Stewart (Straightjacket Nation, UV Race), guitarist/keyboardist Mikey Young (Eddy Current Suppression Ring), guitarist Alistair Montfort (UV Race), bassist Zephyr Pavey (a photographer) and drummer James Vinciguerra (The Collapse, AIDS).