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Great Gable

Sun-drenched Australian indie rock with a soulful, coastal groove. Perfect for golden hour drives and slow summer afternoons with friends.

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Great Gable sounds like the exact moment the heat of a summer day breaks into a cool evening breeze. Their music is built on a foundation of shimmering, clean electric guitars that borrow the rhythmic bounce of reggae and the melodic warmth of classic blues, all filtered through a modern Australian indie lens. It is music that feels lived-in and effortless, characterized by a relaxed swing and a sense of coastal space.

What sets them apart is the specific interplay between Alex Whiteman’s soulful, slightly breathy vocals and the band's disciplined percussive groove. While many of their peers lean into garage-rock grit, Great Gable maintains a polished, melodic clarity. Their songs often feel like snapshots of youth and friendship, delivered with a sincerity that avoids being overly sentimental. The production is consistently warm and organic, favoring the sound of a band playing together in a room.

Start with 'Tracing Faces' or 'All My Friends' to get a sense of their signature melodic hooks and rhythmic fluidity. These tracks capture the band at their most anthemic yet approachable, serving as the perfect gateway into their catalog of sun-soaked, guitar-driven stories.

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. 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.
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Our Catalog3 Albums · 2020 · 2024
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