Masketta Fall
{{short description|Australian pop-rock group}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=February 2015}}
{{Use Australian English|date=February 2015}}
{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Masketta Fall
| image = Masketta Fall 'Love Me Like That' Press Shot.jpg
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| alt = Four men are shown in an upper body shot. They are all slightly crouched and leaning towards the viewer. The man at right has dark hair with his right eye almost closed and holds his right hand up with a V-for-victory gesture. The second man has light brown hair and a wide smile. The third man has brown hair and holds his left hand with a thumb up. The last man wears a hat over dark longer hair and winks with his left eye.
| caption = "Love Me Like That" line-up, 2016
| alias =
| origin = Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
| genre = {{flatlist|
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| years_active = {{start date|2012}}–{{end date|2017}}
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| associated_acts =
| website = {{URL|maskettafall.com}}
| current_members =
| past_members = * Braden Ross
- Benjamin Downing
- Daniel Molivas
- Jamie Ross
- Ryan Spiller
- Corey Thompson
- Ryan Hill
- Luke McMurray
- Cameron "Slug" Joseph
- Daniel Ciabotti
- Chris "Crispy" White
- Cameron "The Weapon" Clifford
- Chris "the Sparky" Anderson
- Jonty "Cables" Pitman
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Masketta Fall were an Australian pop-rock group formed in 2012 by Braden Ross on vocals, Ben Downing on vocals and guitar, Daniel Molivas on vocals and guitar, Jamie Ross on drums, and Ryan Spiller on bass guitar. They released a studio album, Golden (November 2016), four extended plays and six singles. They supported tours by other artists, 5 Seconds of Summer, Anberlin, You Me at Six and Tonight Alive, American Authors, the Vamps and Demi Lovato. They headlined their own tours of Australia. On 3 May 2017 Masketta Fall announced an indefinite hiatus after Molivas became too ill to perform.
History
Masketta Fall were formed in 2012 as an alternative rock group in Werribee, a suburb of Melbourne, by Braden Ross on vocals, Ben Downing on vocals and guitar, Daniel Molivas on vocals and guitar, Jamie Ross on drums and Ryan Spiller on bass guitar and keyboards.{{cite news | last1 = Prime | first1 = Toby | title = Werribee's Masketta Fall has signed with Universal Music after three years as an independent band | url = http://www.heraldsun.com.au/leader/west/werribees-masketta-fall-has-signed-with-universal-music-after-three-years-as-an-independent-band/news-story/f34a661d7781a37ebebef2127a347a3b | work = Wyndham Leader. The Herald Sun | accessdate = 20 July 2018 | date = 27 November 2014 }}{{cite news | url = http://themusic.com.au/news/all/2012/04/10/second-red-bull-bedroom-jam-winner-announced/ | title = Melbourne's Masketta Fall Second Winner in Red Bull Comp | last = staff writer | work = theMusic.com.au | date = 10 April 2012 | accessdate = 20 July 2018 }}{{cite news | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20150116120651/http://www.myamn.com.au/index.php/artists/item/665-masketta-fall | url = http://www.myamn.com.au/index.php/artists/item/665-masketta-fall | title = Masketta Fall | last = Sapet | first = Maggie | work = Australian Musician Network (AMN) | archivedate = 16 January 2015 | date = 11 March 2013 | accessdate = 20 July 2018 }} Molivas and the Ross brothers had all attended Werribee Secondary College.{{cite web | url = https://www.buzzfeed.com/stephanieanderson/meet-masketta-fall | title = 28 Things We Learned from Masketta Fall, Australia's Newest Sensation | last = Anderson | first = Stephanie | work = BuzzFeed | date = 25 January 2015 | accessdate = 20 July 2018 }} A commonly accepted myth is that the group's name refers to a dog that Daniel was walking along a beach, Masketta, which fell down a cliff but survived. They actually created their name by looking at Marshall amp and a basket and then added a random word after the made up word "Masketta" fall.
The group played shows at high schools,{{cite web | title = 10 Things You Need to Know About Masketta Fall | last = Bowles | first = Bree | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20160401222556/http://www.vmusic.com.au/news/10-things-you-need-to-know-about-masketta-fall.aspx | url = http://www.vmusic.com.au/news/10-things-you-need-to-know-about-masketta-fall.aspx | work = V Music | archivedate = 1 April 2016 | accessdate = 20 July 2018 | date = 17 December 2014 }} busked out front of live venues,{{cite web | first1 = Brad | last1 = S | title = Interview: Masketta Fall | url = https://www.auspop.com.au/2015/02/interview-masketta-fall/ | work = auspOp | accessdate = 7 January 2016 | date = 1 February 2015 }} and formed an online fan group, the Masketeers.{{cite web | title = Masketta Fall | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20160308093938/https://www.livenation.co.nz/artists/masketta-fall | url = https://www.livenation.co.nz/artists/masketta-fall | work = Live Nation | archivedate = 8 March 2016 | accessdate = 20 July 2018 }} The band supported a national tour by For Our Hero in mid-2012 and then 5 Seconds of Summer in August. They independently released their debut extended play, Something Beautiful, in September with the associated single, "Do You Wanna Dance".{{cite news | last1 = Fuamoli | first1 = Sosefina | title = Masketta Fall Announce EP Launch Tour for September & October | url = http://www.theaureview.com/news/masketta-fall-announce-ep-launch-tour-for-september-october | work = The AU Review|accessdate=7 January 2016|date=12 September 2012}}{{cite web|title=Masketta Fall - Something Beautiful Australian iTunes Chart Performance|url=http://www.itunescharts.net/aus/artists/music/masketta-fall/albums/something-beautiful/|website=iTunes Charts|accessdate=7 January 2016|date=23 September 2012}}{{cite news | last1 = Bilton-Gough | first1 = Mairead | title = New Music Video: Masketta Fall 'Do You Wanna Dance' (2013) | url = http://www.theaureview.com/videos/masketta-fall-do-you-wanna-dance-2013 | work = AU Review | accessdate = 7 January 2016 | date = 24 April 2013 }} The track was co-written by Downing and Molivas.{{cite web | publisher = Australasian Performing Right Association (APRA) | title = 'Do You Wanna Dance' at APRA search engine | url = http://apraamcos.com.au/search?searchtype=works&keywords=do+you+wanna+dance | accessdate = 20 July 2018 }} Note: For additional work user may have to select 'Search again' and then 'Enter a title:' &/or 'Performer:'
Masketta Fall supported a tour by Anberlin in August 2013.{{cite web | last1 = Foster | first1 = Rob | title = Masketta Fall added to Anberlin tour | url = http://www.killyourstereo.com/news/997699/masketta-fall-added-to-anberlin-tour | work = Kill Your Stereo | accessdate = 20 July 2018 |date=12 August 2013}} They headlined their own tour in October and November to promote their second EP, Parachute (October 2013), with its title track issued as a single.{{cite web | title = Masketta Fall – Parachute – EP Australian iTunes Chart Performance | url = http://www.itunescharts.net/aus/artists/music/masketta-fall/albums/parachute-ep/ | work = iTunes Charts | accessdate = 7 January 2016 | date = 4 October 2013 }} It was co-written by Downing, Molivas and Ross with Michael Delorenzis and Michael Paynter.{{cite web | publisher = Australasian Performing Right Association (APRA) | title = 'Parachute' at APRA search engine | url = http://apraamcos.com.au/search?searchtype=works&keywords=parachute | accessdate = 20 July 2018 }} Note: For additional work user may have to select 'Search again' and then 'Enter a title:' &/or 'Performer:' Spiller left soon after and the group continued as a four-piece.{{cite news | last1 = Bagnara | first1 = Daniella | title = Masketta Fall Announce Details for the Parachute EP Launch | url = http://www.theaureview.com/news/masketta-fall-announce-details-for-the-parachute-ep-launch | work = AU Review | accessdate = 20 July 2018 | date = 7 October 2013 }}
In November 2014 Masketta Fall signed a record deal with Universal Music Australia after being scouted whilst on tour with American indie rock band, American Authors.{{cite web | title = American Authors Announce Very Special Guest Andy Grammer & Australia's Own Masketta Fall as Tour Supports | url = http://mushroompromotions.com/press-releases/american-authors-announce-very-special-guest-andy-grammer-australias-own-masketta-fall-as-tour-supports/ | work = Mushroom Promotions | accessdate = 7 January 2016 | date = 16 July 2014 }} Their first single on the label, "Summertime Girls", was released on 5 December 2014,{{cite web|last1=Ryan|first1=Gavin|title=New Music Releases for W/C 4 Dec 2014|url=http://www.noise11.com/news/new-music-releases-for-wc-4-dec-2015-20141205#|website=Noise11|accessdate=7 January 2016|date=5 December 2014}} which gained high rotation on Australian commercial radio. It was co-written by Downing, Molivas, Ross, Delorenzis and Paynter.{{cite web | publisher = Australasian Performing Right Association (APRA) | title = 'Summertime Girls' at APRA search engine | url = http://apraamcos.com.au/search?searchtype=works&keywords=summertime+girls | accessdate = 20 July 2018 }} Note: For additional work user may have to select 'Search again' and then 'Enter a title:' &/or 'Performer:' It peaked at No. 6 on the ARIA Hitseekers Singles Chart.{{cite journal | date = 2 February 2015 | archiveurl = https://webarchive.nla.gov.au/awa/20150204130000/http://pandora.nla.gov.au/pan/23790/20150205-0000/issue1301.pdf | title = Week Commencing ~ 2nd February 2015 ~ Issue #1301 | last = Wallace | first = Ian | journal = The ARIA Report | publisher = Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) | issue = 1301 | page = 24 | url = http://www.aria.com.au/pages/documents/issue1301.pdf | archivedate = 4 February 2015 | accessdate = 20 July 2018 }}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}
In 2015 the band supported the Vamps,{{cite web | last1 = Bowles | first1 = Bree | title = Masketta Fall Joins the Vamps Oz Tour | url = http://www.vmusic.com.au/news/masketta-fall-joins-the-vamps-tour.aspx | work = V Music | accessdate = 7 January 2016 | date = 13 January 2015 }} Demi Lovato{{cite web | title = Demi Lovato Friday 24 April 2015 | url = http://www.margaretcourtarena.com.au/events/demi-lovato/ | work = Margaret Court Arena | accessdate = 7 January 2016 | archive-date = 2 February 2016 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160202070934/http://www.margaretcourtarena.com.au/events/demi-lovato/ | url-status = dead }} and McBusted{{cite web|title= McBusted's Sydney Sell-Out | url = https://www.auspop.com.au/2015/02/mcbusteds-sydney-sell/ | last = Damian | work = auspOp | accessdate = 7 January 2016 | date = 18 February 2015 }} across Australia, and headlined Canberra's annual Sky Fire event with over 100,000 in attendance.{{cite web | title = Fly: Flybys | url = http://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/music/fly-flybys-20150218-13fwev.html | work = The Sydney Morning Herald | accessdate = 7 January 2016 | date = 19 February 2015 }}{{cite web|title=Highlights for next week|url=http://www.canberratimes.com.au/act-news/canberra-life/highlights-for-next-week-20150227-13qjs5.html | work = The Canberra Times | accessdate = 7 January 2016 | date = 5 March 2015 }} Their next single "Love Me Like That" was released on 15 January 2016.{{cite web|title=Masketta Fall "Love Me Like That"|url=http://beatcog.com/masketta-fall-love-me-like-that/|website=Beat Cog|accessdate=7 January 2016}}{{Dead link|date=March 2020 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} Their debut album, Golden, appeared on 25 November 2016 along with its lead single, "I Believe".{{cite web | url = https://www.lightfm.com.au/shows/cam-at-night/masketta-fall/ | title = Masketta Fall release their debut album Golden | work = Cam At Night | publisher = Light FM | date = 28 November 2016 | accessdate = 20 July 2018 }} On 3 May 2017 the band announced on social media that Daniel Molivas was ill with chronic fatigue syndrome and his condition wasn't improving, leaving him unable to work. As a result, they announced that they would be going on an indefinite hiatus.{{Cite news|url=https://twitter.com/maskettafall/status/859673895208534017|title=Masketta Fall on Twitter|work=Twitter|access-date=2017-05-03|language=en}}
Tours
Supporting act
- 5 Seconds of Summer Twenty Twelve Tour{{cite web|title=Masketta Fall|url=http://www.ninemsn.com.au/article/8948093|website=Nine MSN|accessdate=7 January 2016|date=7 December 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304051751/http://www.ninemsn.com.au/article/8948093|archive-date=4 March 2016|url-status=dead}}{{cite web|title= 5 Seconds of Summer Guests: Masketta Fall |url=https://corner.ticketscout.com.au/gigs/677-5-seconds-of-summer|website=Corner|accessdate=7 January 2016}} (August 2012)
- Anberlin Australian Tour (September 2013)
- Warped Tour Australia{{cite web|last1=Bella|first1=Sarah|title=Vans Warped Tour Australia Adds Local Acts For Melbourne|url=http://musicfeeds.com.au/news/vans-warped-tour-australia-adds-local-acts-for-melbourne/|website=Music Feeds|accessdate=7 January 2016|date=7 November 2013}} (December 2013)
- You Me at Six and Tonight Alive Tour{{cite web|title=You Me At Six & Tonight Alive announce support acts|url=http://www.ariacharts.com.au/news/47930/you-me-at-six---tonight-alive-announce-support-acts|website=ARIA Charts|accessdate=7 January 2016}} (September 2014)
- American Authors Australia Tour (September 2014)
- The Vamps (January 2015)
- McBusted (February 2015)
- Demi Lovato Demi World Tour – Australian leg (April 2015)
Headline
- Something Beautiful EP Launch Tour (September & October 2012)
- Do You Wanna Dance Tour{{cite web|last1=Fuamoli|first1=Sosefina|title=MASKETTA FALL TOURING THROUGH NSW, WA, SA, VIC AND EVEN NEW ZEALAND, UNTIL MAY!|url=http://www.theaureview.com/news/masketta-fall-touring-through-nsw-wa-sa-vic-and-even-new-zealand-until-may|website=AU Review|accessdate=7 January 2016|date=23 April 2013}} (April & May 2013)
- Parachute EP Launch Tour (October 2013)
- "Big Dog" Adventure{{cite web|last1=Kelly|first1=Nid|title=MASKETTA FALL'S VIDEO FOR 'BIG Dog' IS ON THE INTERNET|url=http://www.projectu.tv/masketta-falls-video-for-big-dog-is-on-the-internet/|website=Project U|accessdate=7 January 2016}} (July 2014)
Discography
= Albums =
| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
! rowspan="2" width="10"|Year ! rowspan="2" width="120"|Album ! colspan="1" width="20"|Peak positions |
| scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;" | AUS |
|---|
| 2016
| align="left"| Golden
| — |
= Extended plays =
| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
! rowspan="2" width="10"|Year ! rowspan="2" width="120"|Album ! colspan="1" width="20"|Peak positions |
| scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;" | AUS |
|---|
| 2012
| align="left"| Something Beautiful
| — |
| 2013
| align="left"| Parachute
| — |
| 2014
| align="left"| Summer of Love
| — |
| 2016
| align="left"| Summer Series
| — |
= Singles =
| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center"
! rowspan="2" width="10"|Year ! rowspan="2" width="160"|Singles ! colspan="1" width="20"|Peak positions ! rowspan="2" width="180"|Album |
| scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;" | AUS |
|---|
| 2012
! scope="row"| "Do You Wanna Dance" | — | Something Beautiful |
| 2013
! scope="row"| "Parachute" | — | Parachute |
| rowspan="2"|2014
! scope="row"| "Big Dog" | — | rowspan="3" {{N/A|Non-album singles}} |
| scope="row"| "Summertime Girls"
| — |
| 2016
! scope="row"| "Love Me Like That" | — |
| 2016
! scope="row"| "I Believe" | — | Golden |
References
{{reflist}}
External links
{{Commons}}
- {{Official website|maskettafall.com}}
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Category:Musical groups established in 2012
Category:Musical groups disestablished in 2017
Category:Australian pop rock groups
Category:Australian pop music groups