Masketta Fall
| Company type | Independent |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2012 |
| Headquarters | Melbourne , Australia |
| Products | Music albums, EPs, singles |
Masketta Fall was an Australian pop-rock ensemble established in 2012, comprising Braden Ross (lead vocals), Ben Downing (vocals and guitar), Daniel Molivas (vocals and guitar), Jamie Ross (drums), and Ryan Spiller (bass). Their discography includes one full-length album, Golden (released November 2016), along with four EPs and six singles. The group supported several prominent acts such as 5 Seconds of Summer, Anberlin, You Me at Six, Tonight Alive, American Authors, the Vamps, and Demi Lovato, while also conducting their own headlining tours across Australia. On 3 May 2017, Masketta Fall announced they would enter an indefinite hiatus following Daniel Molivas' health issues that prevented him from continuing to perform.
History
Originating in 2012 from Werribee, Melbourne, Masketta Fall was formed by Braden Ross, Ben Downing, Daniel Molivas, Jamie Ross, and Ryan Spiller. Both Molivas and the Ross siblings attended Werribee Secondary College. Contrary to popular belief about the band's name, it was derived by merging parts of "Marshall amp" and "basket," culminating in the invented term "Masketta" fall.
The band initially gained traction by performing at high schools, busking outside venues, and cultivating an online community known as the Masketeers. Mid-2012 saw them support For Our Hero on a national tour, followed by opening for 5 Seconds of Summer in August. Their independently produced debut EP, Something Beautiful (September 2012), featured the track "Do You Wanna Dance," co-written by Downing and Molivas.
In August 2013, Masketta Fall served as support for Anberlin’s tour before embarking on their own headline tour to promote their second EP, Parachute (October 2013). The title song was co-written by Downing, Molivas, Ross, Michael Delorenzis, and Michael Paynter. After Ryan Spiller left the group, they continued as a quartet.
November 2014 marked their signing with Universal Music Australia, discovered during a tour alongside American Authors. Their inaugural single under the label, "Summertime Girls," was released on 5 December 2014, gaining substantial airplay on Australian commercial radio and reaching No. 6 on the ARIA Hitseekers Singles Chart. The songwriting credits include Downing, Molivas, Ross, Delorenzis, and Paynter.
Throughout 2015, Masketta Fall supported tours for The Vamps, Demi Lovato, and McBusted across Australia. They also headlined the Sky Fire event in Canberra, attracting over 100,000 attendees. On 15 January 2016, they released the single "Love Me Like That." Their debut studio album Golden was launched on 25 November 2016 alongside its lead single "I Believe." However, on 3 May 2017, the band announced an indefinite hiatus due to Daniel Molivas being diagnosed with chronic fatigue syndrome that hindered his ability to perform.
Tours
Supporting act
- 5 Seconds of Summer Twenty Twelve Tour (August 2012)
- Anberlin Australian Tour (September 2013)
- Warped Tour Australia (December 2013)
- You Me at Six and Tonight Alive Tour (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 (April & May 2013)
- Parachute EP Launch Tour (October 2013)
- "Big Dog" Adventure (July 2014)
Albums
| Year | Album | Highest Chart Position |
|---|---|---|
| AUS | ||
| 2016 | Golden
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Extended plays
| Year | EP Title | Highest Chart Position |
|---|---|---|
| AUS | ||
| 2012 | Something Beautiful
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| 2013 | Parachute
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| 2014 | Summer of Love
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| 2016 | Summer Series
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Singles
| Year | Single Title | Highest Chart Position | Associated Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUS | |||
| 2012 | "Do You Wanna Dance" | — | Something Beautiful |
| 2013 | "Parachute" | — | Parachute |
| 2014 | "Big Dog" | — | rowspan="3" Template:N/A |
| "Summertime Girls" | — | ||
| 2016 | "Love Me Like That" | — | |
| 2016 | "I Believe" | — | Golden |