Chase Atlantic (stylised inall caps) is an AustralianR&B band fromCairns,Queensland, formed in 2014. The band consists of three members: Christian Anthony and brothers Mitchel and Clinton Cave, and have released seven EPs and four albums since their formation. They are best known for their 2017 hit single, "Swim".
Christian Anthony and Mitchel Cave were in a boy band calledWhat About Tonight. They formed the band to audition forseason 4 ofThe X Factor Australia. However, they were eliminated in week two, coming in eleventh place.[1][2]
Mitchel Cave's older brother, Clinton Cave, had a successful YouTube channel,ClintonCaveMusic, where the brothers would release cover songs regularly.[3] In 2012, the three released their first cover together[4] which would be ofBruno Mars'Locked Out of Heaven.[5] During high school, the trio focused on producing music rather than performing, particularly Mitchel Cave as anEDM Producer.[6] Later on, in 2013, they professionally performed together for the first time under the nameK.I.D.S. (Kind Imaginations. Destructive Situations.) and released the original song "Addicted."[7]They have since removed all content from the channel.[8]
The trio first released music under the name Chase Atlantic when Clinton Cave recruited Mitchel and Christian to assist in recording a university project.[9] The band would get their name, "Chase Atlantic" from nowhere. According to Mitchel, the name Chase Atlantic means nothing, it was a combination of two words that the band members liked, Chase and Atlantic, "We spend a couple of minutes trying to come up with a plausible and profound explanation for their band name. "It [Chase Atlantic] literally means nothing," says Cave. "It's so hard to find band names, we just put two words we really liked together that can't be associated with anything else."[10] Chase Atlantic officially released their firstEPDalliance on 26 May 2014.[11] Their early sound was often described asPop Rock andPop Punk.[12]
In February 2015, the band released their second EP,Nostalgia,[13] causing their song "Friends" to be associated with multipleTumblr edits. "Friends" was also later certified Silver by theBritish Phonographic Industry (BPI) in 2022.[14]
Later in 2015, the band caught the eye ofBenji and Joel Madden, and they signed the group to their management company, MDDN, in early 2016.[15]
In January 2016, Chase Atlantic released "Obsessive". They followed up with their third EP,Paradise, in February 2016, which they promoted extensively.[16][17]
In January 2017, Chase Atlantic released their fourth EP,Part One, to coincide with their signing withWarner Bros. Records. This was followed byPart Two in March 2017. In mid-2017, the band announced their first tour of the United States, opening forSleeping with Sirens' Gossip: Up Close & Personal Tour.[18][8] Chase Atlantic releasedPart Three in September 2017.[19]
Their self-titled debut album,Chase Atlantic, was released in October 2017.[20] Later in 2017, they went on a headlining tour in the United States, where they played 16 shows across 11 states, followed by an Australian tour opening forBlackbear.[21][22] Later on March 13, 2025, “Swim” became their first song to reach 1 billion streams onSpotify.
They released standalone singles "Numb to the Feeling" and "Tidal Wave" in mid-2018.[24] Later that year, they also left Warner Brothers Records and went independent.[25]
The group spent January to April 2019 in Los Angeles, working on their second album.[26] In April, they announced the Phases Tour: North America for the summer of 2019, in support of their second album,Phases, and set the release date for 28 June 2019.[27] The album was preceded by three singles, "Her", "StuckInMyBrain", and "Love Is (Not) Easy", which were released on 10 May, 24 May, and 7 June 2019, respectively.
In 2020, they began work on their third studio album,Beauty in Death, which the band released on 5 March 2021.[28][29] Alongside their album rollout, they also released a collaborative single withdark pop artist Plvtinum, called "Hit My Line".[30] In 2021, Chase Atlantic also embarked on their 'Beauty in Death' North American tour, performing across various cities from October 1 to November 17. On 2 May 2022, the group announced the release of a deluxe edition ofBeauty in Death.[31]
2023–present: Return from Hiatus andLost in Heaven
In 2023, after a break to work on themselves,[32] Chase Atlantic made their return to the music scene with the release of the single "Mamacita" on 26 September. The track, which blends elements of alternative R&B and pop, marked the beginning of a new era for the band.[33]
On 20 September 2024, they set the release of their next studio album,Lost in Heaven, for 1 November 2024. The album preceded three new singles "Die for Me", "Doubt It" and "Ricochet", released on 23 August, 20 September and 11 October 2024, respectively, and would also include their previous release "Mamacita."[34]
Chase Atlantic posing on a rocky terrain during golden hour.
During the production ofLost in Heaven, Chase Atlantic faced a significant setback whenlead vocalist Mitchel Cave accidentally left his laptop in the rain, resulting in the loss of a substantial amount of their work. Reflecting on this incident, Cave explained, "We basically had to make a fifth album, because we lost so much of what we were gonna do." He further added, "I still don't keep any backups. I guess I like playing with fire. Or maybe I like the challenges, because none of our albums have been a piece of cake."[35] Despite this challenge, the band persevered, reworking the lost material and ultimately releasing the album to critical acclaim.
In a podcast interview withThe Zach Sang Show, released on 13 February 2025, Chase Atlantic announced that they are working on a deluxe edition of their albumLost in Heaven. Christian Anthony described this upcoming release as "an extension of the story onAura andVoid," featuring material that "didn't make the album."[39] The deluxe edition aims to expand upon the themes explored in the original release, incorporating additional tracks that complement the existing narrative.
According to the band, their style is "conjured up dark alternative pop punctuated by rock and R&B". Throughout their four years of making music, their music style has changed from an alternative pop sound to a more alternative R&B sound.[40] Their influences includeTame Impala,the Weeknd,[41]the 1975 andThe Neighbourhood.[42]
Nostalgia Tour (2015): Chase Atlantic's first headlining tour took place in 2015, during which the band performed at small venues across several Australian cities, includingBrisbane,Sydney, andMelbourne. The setlist primarily featured tracks from theirDalliance EP,Nostalgia EP, and various cover songs.[44][45]
Paradise Tour (2016): In 2016, they embarked on a small tour across three venues in Australia, before going back to the United States, to promote and tease their then-unreleasedParadise EP.[46][47]
Chase Atlantic: The Tour (2017): Named after their self-titled albumChase Atlantic, the tour featured performances across North America.[22]
2018 World Tour: In 2018, Chase Atlantic embarked on their 'World Tour 2018' from October to December featuring supporting acts Cherry Pools, Xaiver Mayne and Riley.[48]
Phases Tour (2019): In 2019, the band toured extensively across North America and Europe to support their second album,Phases. The tour featured performances in major cities, highlighting the band's rising popularity[49]
Beauty in Death Tour (2021): In 2021, Chase Atlantic embarked on their 'Beauty in Death' North American tour, performing across various cities from October 1 to November 17.[50]
Cold Nights Tour (2022): The Cold Nights Tour was announced in 2022, marking a return to Australia andNew Zealand for the band. This tour included stops in major cities such as Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, andAuckland.[51]
Live in Brazil (2023): From May 6 - 9, 2023, Chase Atlantic toured in Brazil at several venues; Audio inSão Paulo[52] andFundição Progresso in Rio de Janeiro.[53]
Lost in Heaven Tour (2024-2025): The Lost in Heaven Tour was announced on 20 August 2024. The tour, currently scheduled for venues inNorth America,Oceania andEurope, is also speculated to expand acrossAsia in mid-2025 to support their fourth studio album,Lost in Heaven.
Gossip World Tour (2017): Chase Atlantic joinedSleeping with Sirens on their Gossip World Tour in 2017, which allowed them to reach a broader audience in thealternative music scene[54]
We Were Here Tour (2018): From January 30 to March 17, 2018, Chase Atlantic joined Lights on her "We Were Here Tour," performing as an opening act alongside DCF.[55]
Good Charlotte's Australian Tour (2018): Chase Atlantic supported Good Charlotte during their tour, performing at Sydney's Hordern Pavilion on March 26 and Brisbane's Riverstage on March 28. Their setlists featured tracks like "Angeline," "Triggered," and "Cassie."[56]
Spring Beats Concert (2014): On 24 September 2014, Chase Atlantic performed alongside various other emerging artists at the Spring Beats Concert held inParamatta, Sydney.[57][58]
Download Festival (2018): Chase Atlantic performed at the inaugural Australian edition of Download Festival, held on March 24th at Melbourne's Flemington Racecourse, sharing the stage with prominent acts likeKorn,Limp Bizkit, andGood Charlotte.[60]
Bonnaroo (2018): Chase Atlantic performed at the Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival in Manchester, Tennessee, sharing the lineup withDua Lipa,Billie Ellish andParamore.[61]
Vans Warped Tour (2018): Chase Atlantic participated in the Vans Warped Tour, performing at various dates across the United States alongside bands such asSimple Plan, The Maine, and Mayday Parade[62]
Pukkelpop (2018): In August 2018, Chase Atlantic performed atPukkelpop, a prominent Belgian music festival held in Hasselt.[64]
Sunfest (2022): In April 2022, Chase Atlantic performed at SunFest in West Palm Beach, Florida, delivering a setlist that included tracks like "The Walls," "Slide," and "Swim."[65]
Lollapalooza (2023): In 2023, they performed atLollapalooza, one of the most renowned music festivals in the world, helping them gain more international exposure.[66]
So What?! Music Festival (2022): On May 2022, Chase Atlantic performed in Arlington, Texas, sharing the stage with artists such as 2 Chainz, Waka Flocka, and Riley.[67]
Reading and Leeds Festivals (2023): Chase Atlantic also took the stage at theReading and Leeds Festivals in 2023, two of the UK's most prestigious music events, which solidified their reputation in the alternative music scene[68]
Encontro das Tribos Circus (2023): Chase Atlantic performed at the Encontro das Tribos Circus festival in São Paulo, Brazil, on May 7, 2023.[69]
