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Great Gable (band)

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Great Gable are an Australian indie rock band formed in Bunbury, Western Australia in 2014. The band consists of Alex Whiteman (lead vocals, guitar), Matt Preen (lead guitar), Chris Bye (bass guitar), and Madi Hanley (drums). Brandon Richards previously performed as the band's bass guitarist until 2017 and Callum Guy as the drummer until his departure from the band in 2023.

Great Gable
OriginBunbury, Western Australia, Australia
Genres
Years active2014–present
Labels
Members
  • Alex Whiteman
  • Matt Preen
  • Chris Bye
  • Madi Hanley
Past members
  • Brandon Richards
  • Callum Guy
Websitewww.greatgablemusic.com Edit this at Wikidata

Their 2020 singles, "All My Friends", "Blur" and "Tracing Faces" were added to rotation on national youth broadcaster Triple J. They released their debut album Tracing Faces on 7 August 2020, which peaked at number 78 on the ARIA Albums Chart.

Their musical style consists primarily of indie rock, rock and alternative rock, with occasional reggae and blues influences.

Band members

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Current members[1]

  • Alex Whiteman – lead vocals, rhythm guitar (2014–present)
  • Matt Preen – lead guitar (2014–present)
  • Chris Bye – bass guitar (2017–present)
  • Madi Hanley - Drums (2023-present)

Past members

  • Callum Guy - drums (2014-2023)
  • Brandon Richards – bass guitar (2015–2017)[2]

Career

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2016–2018: Formation, GG, and Modern Interactions

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Lead vocalist Alex Whiteman and lead guitarist Matt Preen became friends at the age of 12 or 13 whilst playing cricket competitively.[3][1] In late 2014 in Bunbury, Western Australia, Preen and Whiteman decided to form a band, deciding to name it Great Gable.[2][4] They had decided to form a band after "jamming" together.[1] In mid-2015, Whiteman met drummer Callum Guy and bass guitarist Brandon Richards at the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA), and asked the duo to join the band.[2][4] Guy has since stated he thought "[Alex's] voice was awesome".[1]

On 7 March 2016, Great Gable released their debut single, "Only for You", as the lead single from their debut extended play, GG.[5] On 11 May, they released GG independently. All tracks were co-written by Preen, Whiteman, Guy and Richards. On 29 January 2017, they released "Early Morning" as the lead single from their second independent EP, Modern Interactions.[6] On 31 August 2017, the band released Modern Interactions. Callum's friend, bass guitarist Chris Bye joined the band in late 2017.[1]

On 25 July 2018, they released "Pillars", the lead single from their third EP, Lazy Bones Tapes.[7] On 26 October, they released "Golden Slums", the second single from the EP.[8] On 1 February 2019, they released "Cool Mind Blue", the third single from the EP.[9] On 11 October 2019, they released "I Swear", the fourth and final single from the EP.[10] Lazy Bones Tapes was released on 1 November 2019.[11][12]

2019–2020: Lazy Bones Tapes and debut album Tracing Faces

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Main article: Tracing Faces

On 13 February 2020, Great Gable signed with ADA Worldwide.[13] On 21 February, they released "All My Friends", the lead single from their debut album.[14] On 15 May, they released the single "Blur", alongside the announcement of their debut album, titled Tracing Faces.[15] On 26 June, they released "I Wonder", the third single from Tracing Faces.[16]

Tracing Faces was released on 7 August,[17] with the title track being released as the album's fourth and final single on the same day.[18] Tracing Faces peaked at number 78 on the ARIA Albums Chart in the week following its release.[19]

2021–present: On the Wall in the Morning Light

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On 9 September 2021, the band released the single "Hazy" and announced a 2022 Australian tour.[20]

On 22 April 2022, Great Gable released "Dancing Shoes" and announced the forthcoming release of On the Wall in the Morning Light, scheduled for July 2022.[21]

Musical style and influences

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Great Gable are primarily an indie rock,[1] rock,[22] alternative rock,[23] reggae,[2] and blues band.[24] In 2015, then-bass guitarist Brandon Richards described the band as having "strong reggae and blues influences."[24]

The band list Matt Corby (who produced their debut album Tracing Faces) as a defining influence, and cite his albums Telluric and Rainbow Valley as specific influences.[1] They have also described their music as being inspired by Jeff Buckley, Sticky Fingers, and the Clash.[2]

They consider the records Revolver by the Beatles, AM by Arctic Monkeys, Kinfolk by Nate Smith and IV by BadBadNotGood to be significant musical influences of theirs.[1]

Philanthropy

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Great Gable have contributed to multiple social causes. Great Gable donated $1 of every ticket sale for their 2019 Australian tour towards solar initiative Future Energy Artists (FEAT. Artists).[25] The band are also CanTeen Side of Stage ambassadors, an initiative which provides free tickets to shows for young people affected by cancer.[25]

Discography

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Studio albums

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List of studio albums, with release date, label, and selected chart positions shown
Title Album details Peak chart positions
AUS
[19]
Tracing Faces 78
On the Wall in the Morning Light
  • Released: 8 July 2022[21]
  • Label: Warner (RVRCD003)
  • Formats: CD, LP, digital download, streaming
 —[A]
Small Fry
  • Released: 11 October 2024
  • Label: Rainbow Valley Warner
  • Formats: CD, LP, digital download, streaming
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Extended plays

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List of EPs, with release date and label shown
Title Details
GG
  • Released: 11 May 2016[27]
  • Label: ADA, Warner Music Australia
  • Formats: LP (limited release of 150 copies),[28] digital download, streaming
Modern Interactions
  • Released: 31 August 2017[29]
  • Label: ADA, Warner Music Australia
  • Formats: LP (limited release of 100 copies),[30] digital download, streaming
Lazy Bones Tapes
  • Released: 1 November 2019[11][12]
  • Label: ADA, Warner Music Australia
  • Formats: LP (limited release of 100 copies),[31] digital download, streaming
Read the Room
  • Released: 7 September 2023[32]
  • Label: Great Gable, Warner Music Australia
  • Formats: digital download, streaming

Singles

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List of singles, with year released and album shown
Title Year Album
"Only For You"[5] 2016 GG
"Early Morning"[6] 2017 Modern Interactions
"Pillars"[7] 2018 Lazy Bones Tapes
"Golden Slums"[8]
"Cool Mind Blue"[9] 2019
"I Swear"[10]
"All My Friends"[14] 2020 Tracing Faces
"Blur"[15]
"I Wonder"[16]
"Tracing Faces"[18]
"Hazy"[20] 2021 On the Wall in the Morning Light
"Another Day"[33]
"Our Love"[21] 2022
"Dancing Shoes"[21]
"Best Friend"[32] 2024 Small Fry
"Think Again Mother Fucker"
"Fine Wine"
"You Shall Not Pass"
"Home Town"[34]

Awards and nominations

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National Live Music Awards

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The National Live Music Awards (NLMAs) commenced in 2016 to recognise contributions to the live music industry in Australia.[35]

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2020 Themselves West Australian Live Act of the Year Nominated [35]

Tours

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Great Gable have performed at multiple festivals, including Groovin' The Moo, Falls Festival, SOTA Festival, On the House Festival and Outfield Festival.[36] They have also supported Ocean Alley, the Jungle Giants, Thelma Plum, the Jezabels and Psychedelic Porn Crumpets on their respective national tours.[36][37]

Headlining

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  • Pillars Tour (2018)[38]
  • Golden Slums Tour (2018)[39]
  • 2019 Australia & New Zealand Tour (2019)[37]
  • Tracing Faces Tour (2020 – delayed from April to October due to COVID-19 pandemic)[40][41]
  • 2022 Australian Tour[20]

Supporting

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Notes

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  1. ^ On the Wall in the Morning Light did not enter the ARIA Albums Chart, but did peak at number six on the ARIA Vinyl Chart.[26]

References

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  2. ^ a b c d e "Great Gable – The Sound Alternative". RTRFM. Retrieved 6 August 2020.
  3. ^ "Alby Made winners Great Gable talk new tunes, national tours and cricketer Mitch Marsh". Alby Beer. 10 September 2019. Retrieved 19 July 2020.
  4. ^ a b "Great Gable, Beach Aunty and Western Kinsmen of the Sun – Perth". Eventfinda. 28 October 2016. Retrieved 6 August 2020.
  5. ^ a b "Only For You – Single by Great Gable on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved 15 July 2020.
  6. ^ a b "Early Morning – Single by Great Gable on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved 19 July 2020.
  7. ^ a b "Pillars – Single by Great Gable on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved 19 July 2020.
  8. ^ a b "Golden Slums – Single by Great Gable on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved 19 July 2020.
  9. ^ a b "Cool Mind Blue – Single by Great Gable on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved 19 July 2020.
  10. ^ a b "I Swear – Single by Great Gable on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved 19 July 2020.
  11. ^ a b "Great Gable share Lazy Bones Tapes + video for 'I Swear'". UTR. 4 November 2019. Retrieved 19 July 2020.
  12. ^ a b "Lazy Bones Tapes – EP by Great Gable on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved 19 July 2020.
  13. ^ Wilson, Zanda (13 February 2020). "Great Gable ink deals with ADA Worldwide & Select Music". The Music Network. Retrieved 19 July 2020.
  14. ^ a b Martin, Josh (21 February 2020). "Great Gable share "All My Friends", their new single co-produced by Matt Corby". NME Australia. Retrieved 19 July 2020.
  15. ^ a b Newstead, Al (15 May 2020). "First Spin: Great Gable share "Blur", from debut album co-produced by Matt Corby". Triple J. Retrieved 19 July 2020.
  16. ^ a b Gallagher, Alex (26 June 2020). "Great Gable share lush new single "I Wonder"". NME Australia. Retrieved 19 July 2020.
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  21. ^ a b c d "Great Gable share new single "Dancing Shoes" and announce second album". NME. 22 April 2022. Retrieved 25 April 2022.
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  23. ^ "Great Gable, Beach Aunty and Western Kinsmen of the Sun". Eventfinda. 28 October 2016. Retrieved 30 September 2020.
  24. ^ a b "Band strikes right note". The West Australian. 24 September 2015. Retrieved 30 September 2020.
  25. ^ a b Di Iorio, Michael (5 August 2019). "Perth's Great Gable announce Aussie tour dates for November". Tone Deaf. Retrieved 19 July 2020.
  26. ^ "ARIA Top 20 Vinyl Albums for week of 18 July 2022". Australian Recording Industry Association. 15 July 2022. Archived from the original on 29 July 2022. Retrieved 29 July 2022.
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  28. ^ "GG by Great Gable on Bandcamp". Bandcamp. 2 June 2019. Retrieved 19 July 2020.
  29. ^ "Modern Interactions – EP by Great Gable on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved 19 July 2020.
  30. ^ "Modern Interactions by Great Gable on Bandcamp". Bandcamp. 31 August 2017. Retrieved 19 July 2020.
  31. ^ "Lazy Bones Tapes – Great Gable – Bandcamp". Bandcamp. 20 March 2020. Retrieved 19 July 2020.
  32. ^ a b "Artist Of The Week: Great Gable Return With Indie Perfection 'Best Friend'". Life Without Andy. 9 February 2024. Retrieved 9 February 2024.
  33. ^ Gallagher, Alex (2 December 2021). "Great Gable share single "Another Day", announce new tour dates". Music Feeds. Retrieved 3 December 2021.
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  35. ^ a b "Nominees announced for 2020 National Live Music Awards". National Live Music Awards. 7 September 2020. Retrieved 8 September 2020.
  36. ^ a b "Great Gable share new single 'All My Friends' + announce Australian & NZ headline tour". Good Call Live. 21 February 2020. Retrieved 19 July 2020.
  37. ^ a b "Perth's Great Gable announce Australian and New Zealand tour dates for November!". 100% Rock Magazine. 13 August 2019. Retrieved 19 July 2020.
  38. ^ Cambrie, Sasha (11 September 2018). "Great Gable Perth Review @ The Sewing Room". Scenestr. Retrieved 19 July 2020.
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  42. ^ Jenke, Tyler (24 May 2019). "Psychedelic Porn Crumpets announce supports for national tour". Tone Deaf. Retrieved 19 July 2020.
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