Biography – Gravity Machine

WE ARE GRAVITY MACHINE

Pulling together a huge tapestry of influences, from world music, through desert landscapes, heavy rock, folk to electronica, to the sounds of their own home in South West England, Dartmoor based Gravity Machine released their debut single, “Dreamtime” in December 2019, followed by their album “Red” (released in March 2020), produced by Pete Miles at Middle Farm Studios in Devon.

Since then the collective have released multiple singles, all leading to the forthcoming second album due for release in 2024.

THE COLLECTIVE

Drawing in on the talents of many luminaries of the Devon music scene, depending on what each song requires or as circumstances dictate, the collective operates under a commitment to free expression and artistic integrity foremost.

NIALL

Vocals, Bass, Guitar, Mandocello & Synths

At the core of the collective is Niall Parker, who writes most (but not all) of the material.

HARRY

Vocals & Guitar

Harry & Niall have known each other for fourteen years. Harry is a vocalist and guitarist. Harry also leads the collective's visual side and is responsible for videography.

BOB

Drums

Bob & Niall have worked together for over 20 years; Bob brings his Bonham-esque sonic footprint to bear on the heavier aspects of Gravity Machine's sound.

BETH

Vocals, Piano & Keys

Beth brings her delicate vocals, piano and keys to bear on various songs, alongside piano and keys.

YUNALA

Vocals, Mandolin & Drums

Yunala brings a distinctive vocal presence, harmonies, tribal drums and octave mandolin to the table.

IZZY

Drums

Izzy is a multi-instrumentalist (with his own band Rifka). He co-produced & co-engineered Mullumbimby Calling and plays drums on Nine.

History

In 2011, Niall’s wife was diagnosed with breast cancer; resulting in her passing in 2016. Niall turned to music in to process this loss, and what started as a distraction grew into a tapestry of songs documenting that process…along the way celebrating life and the growth and expansion that can emerge from life’s events.

A short series of writing sessions at Harvey Summer’s Broadoak Studios in 2017 to revitalise the pair’s working practices (after a playing hiatus of 7 years) were followed by extensive writing and sonic experimentation in Moretonhampstead (on Dartmoor) to create a roster of songs that captured a wide range of sounds, genres and moods that began to fully reflect the creative goals they’d set.

Recognising that capturing this wide palette of sounds would require production skills above the band’s own, the band reached out to NME-nominated “super-producer” Pete Miles at his Dartmoor facility, Middle Farm Studios. After hearing the demos, Pete agreed to produce the album. A cluster of recording sessions followed through 2018 and 2019 allowed all the material to be fully realised, in a rich and satisfying record.

Influenced by John Bonham, Bob brings a massive groove to bear on the music created by Niall. Bob’s played a Ludwig Vistalite kit for a very long time- adding a distinctive sound to the band.

Primarily a guitarist/vocalist, Niall also plays bass, keyboards, mandocello, dulcimer and synthesizers. A lifetime interest in open tunings, combined with a vast range of influences from West Coast rock music through to English and Celtic folk music, via electronica and ambient music, the band create a sound all their own.

The collective is currently writing new material for the second album.

Gravity Machine released their debut single, “Dreamtime” in December 2019, followed by their album “Red” (released in March 2020), produced by Pete Miles at Middle Farm Studios in Devon.

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