Few bands boast such a will to succeed, to create, that they can surmount any obstacle placed in front of them. For Chasing Gravity this is second nature, as the band have overcome the usually-crippling blows of, firstly, a name change (from when they were based in Brisbane as Elephant Mojo) and, secondly, losing two founding members. Not many bands would walk the high, hard road back into the musical fold, but Chasing Gravity, with an album already recorded, are the one band you’d never pin down for the count.
In terms of talent and ambition, too many bands burn too brightly, too quickly, whereas Chasing Gravity have turned this to their own advantage. Their brand of highly-charged rock is a sweeping testament to their durability, their drive, their burning desire to simply create the best music they can. Their ambition actually matches their talent, and their self-financed, independently released debut album Autumn In The Platinum Desert reflects that perfectly. It’s the sound of a band finally comfortable with the music they’re creating, and now, with two new members, they’re finally content in their own skin, content in making Chasing Gravity more than the sum of its parts.
"Having began life as Elephant Mojo in Brisbane in 2003, the band discarded that limiting persona and reinvented themselves both philosophically and musically, moving to Melbourne and re-emerging as Chasing Gravity. They gave up their jobs, their binding ties and their lives and it was a move that quickly paid dividends. They created a studio in their new house and simply rehearsed and wrote the songs that would end up forming their debut album Autumn In The Platinum Desert. Financing the record was done the old fashioned way – show after show after show was played in a seemingly never ending tour. But the work was worth it, as Autumn In The Platinum Desert is the professional opening salvo from an immensely professional band.
Melodic rock is rarely done in such a way that it captures the essence of what rock ‘n’ roll sets out to personify. Chasing Gravity are powerful, transformational and always engaging in their subject. This is because their subject matter hinges on the essence of what makes us human: our interactions, our relationships, our way of interpreting the actions and words of others. There’s a gravity (pun intended) to the way they approach relating music to life, and it’s more than clear with the sheer empowerment behind the charging Bright Lights, torch-bearing title-track and grinding power-rock of Latest Enemy.
Chasing Gravity are powerful, anthemic, hook-driven guitar-rock, of a gene pool that would leave many a wannabe-rockstar shaking in their boots at their sheer emotive resonance... but Chasing Gravity will do more than that. Chasing Gravity aren’t here simply to rock your foundations; they’re here to move you. With a new line up, a killer record and only more scintillating rock to come, move you they will.
James Clements-Beat Magazine
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hey guys looking forward to hearing the new single! cant make it on the 28th but let us know bout upcoming shows and we will make it down for a beer and a slow dance
thanks!!! i will be at all the shows you know me. i leave for melbourne on wednesday the 25th and leave melbourne on the 2nd and fly to gold coast and leave brisbane on the 9th. fam is all good mums away atm. not much news but i did have my last official day of school and last exam!!!!!!!! =) whats news for you mr dom?? say hello to the CG fam for me!!!! much love Julianne
hey man, hows it all going ??? i hope everyone is well and keen for the launches! um did u know that i'm coming to the melbourne , gold coast and brisbane if i can???? much amore Julianne
Oh I see you have the silversun pickups in your top friends. Arent they wonderful! I see youre playing @ gold coast too. Now I shall have to pick one. Kudos to whomever made the flyer, it's really nice.
Hey guys, I am gonna try and make it. Things are a bit tight up here at the moment. Let me check my schedule and get back to you. How much is a ticket gonna cost me??? Cheers
Hey guys! How are you's? Just letting you know, my EP "Imaginary Mind" has finally arrived! It can be bought from my website for $10, which is found on my page, and along with that i have also uploaded two songs from it! So please have a listen if you have time, would be great to hear what you think! All the best!
It is with great pleasure and much relief that I announce to you that GraceSound is now live.
You can now log on to the FULL version of the website at www.gracesound.net
On the site, we have exclusive interviews and articles with Chasing Light, Synnove, Escend, Fearscape, Grave Forsaken, Sammy Baker and Chris Poulsen.
We have a music player featuring complete tracks from Chasing Light, Fearscape, For All Eternity, Sam's Permission, Escend, Sammy Baker, Grave Forsaken, The Window & Threepm
We have a video player, featuring official music videos and pro-shot live footage from some of Australia's hottest artists.
We have a Message Board/Forum for you to catch up with other Christians from around the country, talk about music, life, God and whatever else you may want.
You also have a chance to win a free EP by Chasing Light. That's free. It's like downloading, but you get a cover and a really cool looking disc. And there's no guilt trip.
There's probably other's things too, but you'll just have to go on and see for yourself.
Thanks again for showing an interest in GraceSound. Hope you like it. It's only early days though, and we have much more coming your way soon!
CHASING GRAVITY.........I just wanted to stop by and say hello, I haven't heard from you in awhile. When do you think you might be able to come out to see us? We would love to see you here soon!
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Thanks for the add! You've just become a part of Australia's new online Christian music community, a site we are fully launching in November.
We are currently in the process of building the site, but you can begin to post on the GraceSound message board if you like, which is currently situated at www.gracesound.net .This is a great opportunity for you to start posting your news, upcoming gigs, YouTube videos or just start conencting to the other bands and fans already on the site.
Don't forget to check back on the 1st of November, when the site will look very different and have plenty more features too!
One last thing, if you'd like your band's song featured on our myspace, please send an mp3 to hallam@gracesound.net and we'll gladly put it up!