Mere Theory

Mere Theory
Origin	Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
Genres	Indie, rock, Progressive
Years active	2000–present
Labels	Building Boomtown
Website	Official website
Members
Nigel Black Chris Mellow Ross Simpson David Priest
Past members
Ryan Paterson Nathan Daltan Matt Adey Richie Wise

Mere Theory are an Australian indie rock band that formed in Adelaide's southern suburbs in the year 2000.

History

The band has released two EPs: Towering Sun (featuring vocalist Nathan Dalton) in 2002, and Disengage (featuring vocalist Ryan Paterson) in 2004, both through Building Records. Mere Theory received airplay on Australian community radio and the national youth radio station Triple J with the song "Freedom In Mind" from Disengage. dB Magazine described the band's unique style and passionate energy when commenting upon their live show saying, "Mere Theory blew me away with their technical ability and diverse style: their music is technical yet melodic, aggressive and at the same time very passionate. Standout moments included three part vocals. Mere Theory are one of the more dynamic rock outfits playing a unique mix of heavy rocking guitar riffs, explosive drumming, intense three part vocal harmonies and a very distinctive style of heavy to mellow rock."^{[citation needed]}

Mere Theory's debut full-length album, Catalan Atlas was released via a license deal with Melbourne based Boomtown Records in September 2007. The album received favourable reviews including Rolling Stone, BLUNT and The Adelaide Advertiser.^{[citation needed]} In BLUNT issue #66, Catalan Atlas was dubbed one of the "Top 100 Albums You Should've Heard In 2007." Their review went on to say "They had already released two fairly decent EPs, but Adelaide foursome Mere Theory took a giant leap in 2007 with their debut album, Catalan Atlas. Taking all the best bits from the likes of Sunny Day Real Estate, Texas Is The Reason and Elliott, then integrating them into their own Oz punk stylings, Mere Theory came out with a rock album of international standard."^{[citation needed]}

2007 saw Mere Theory set out on a national tour in support of their debut album Catalan Atlas which began in Adelaide on 9 November and finished in Melbourne on 13 December. The band toured New South Wales with Fifty Sixx and Sailmaker, Queensland dates were shared with Repeat Offender, while Blueline Medic and Calling All Cars played the Victorian show. An eight date national support with Australian band Karnivool in April 2008 saw the band playing to an average 1000 people a night.

A third tour in support of Catalan Atlas, the Australian Atlas Tour visited South Australia, New South Wales, Victoria and Western Australia in the latter part of 2008. The show at the Edinburgh Castle Hotel in Adelaide was Matt Adey's last show. Mere Theory recruited Ross Simpson (Hi-End Audio/Move To Strike) as their new bass player, and the band entered Broadcast Studios (Adelaide) to record their second album Walking In Storms. Recorded by Evan James (The Mark of Cain, Pharaohs) at Adelaide’s Broadcast Studios, and mixed by Richard Stolz (Bodyjar, After the Fall). Walking In Storms was released through MGM September 2011. December 2011, marked the departure of Richie Wise, with David Priest taking position on Drums.

Live performance

Mere Theory began touring in 2002. They have played over 300 shows across Australia, sharing the stage with international contemporaries Millencolin, Alexisonfire, Rufio, Unwritten Law, MXPX, Anberlin, The Juliana Theory, Off Minor, Bouncing Souls, Midtown, Useless ID, Dropkick Murphys, Your Black Star, and Australian acts including Gyroscope, After the Fall, Karnivool, Frenzal Rhomb, Shihad, Bodyjar, Grinspoon, COG, Kisschasy, The Hot Lies, The Open Season, One Dollar Short, Blueline Medic, 28 Days, Antiskeptic, I Killed the Prom Queen, The Nation Blue, Trial Kennedy, The Mission In Motion, Strangers, The Miracle Is Now, The Bearded Clams, Paper Arms, Floating Me and Horsell Common.

Discography

Albums

Walking In Storms (2011) - Independent

1. El Nino Lifts Its Wings 03:06
2. Break Through 02:49
3. Searchlight 03:55
4. Black Honey 03:24
5. Remedy (Is You) 03:30
6. We All Stand In The Same Room 03:14
7. All Walls Will Fall 03:52
8. Another Day 03:20
9. Raise Your Sights 03:50
10. We Can Start Over 02:30
11. The Closing Scene 04:34

Catalan Atlas (2007) - Boomtown Records

1. "Every End is a New Beginning"
2. "You Will Never Win"
3. "Gracefully"
4. "Stand Up"
5. "Stabilise"
6. "Breathe (Take This Vaccine)"
7. "Design Of Influence"
8. "Eye For An Eye"
9. "Misconception"
10. "Defeating This Feeling"
11. "Ghost Reflex"

Singles

Gracefully 7" (2007) - Boomtown Records

1. "Gracefully"
2. "System Failure"

Demos

1.8.2006 Demo (2006)

1. "Stand Up"
2. "Eye For An Eye"
3. "Misconception"

1.7.2005 Demo (2005)

1. "You Will Never Win"
2. "All is One"
3. "System Failure"

EPs

Disengage EP (2004) - Building Records

1. "Freedom in Mind"
2. "Disengage"
3. "Growing Down"
4. "Kill For a Moment"
5. "Replacement"
6. "Always Safe"

Towering Sun EP (2002) - Building Records

1. "Some Day Soon"
2. "All In Time"
3. "Stranger"
4. "Towering Sun"

External links

• Official Site
• Bandcamp
• MySpace