By definition, a Paradigm Shift is a change of patterns on a massive scale. Put another way, a shift of paradigms would be a change from one way of thinking to another.

Trent Pawley, 23, and Christian Sawyer, 21, make up the band Paradigm Shift, but their ages belie their maturity when it comes to their music and their intent on how to use it, "It is our aim to create music that is original and truly innovative, that will draw people because of what it is, not what it resembles. The music is the gateway. It is the means in which we earn the right to speak to a crowd which would not otherwise listen."

Hailing from Dallas, Texas, these two young men seek to set a new example among their peers, "We are called to be witnesses in all that we do, and this is not a responsibility to be taken lightly, it follows us to the most secret corners of our lives." It is with this clear direction that Trent and Christian set out to test the waters to see what kind of response they would receive to their music.

Paradigm Shift worked together for three years developing their sound before recording and releasing their self-titled independent EP. Then they went on to create the biggest buzz of any unsigned group at this year's Cornerstone Festival. It was through this breakout performance that they came to the attention of N•SOUL/Velocity Music Group's founder Scott Blackwell. After a whirlwind of faxes and phone calls Trent and Chris signed to record for N•SOUL records new sub label, Velocity.

Paradigm Shift's full length debut release incorporates the classic funk grooves and infectious hooks from the 70's into the Digital domain of the 90's. Paradigm Shift's music is a slower form of dance music in which the beats are funky and the music is spacy. Often referred to as "Trip Hop" Chris and Trent's music has been more aptly described as "Trip House".

Paradigm Shifts debut album is available now. Listen out for "Grip", the first radio single off the album, on a radio station near you.

1. Grip
2. Requisition
3. Momentum
4. Burning Love
5. Starskys Hutch
6. Soulthirst
7. Fractal
8. Ascension
9. Lullaby
10. Shifted Canon