PHOTO CREDIT: Jordan Kelsey Knight
Globally acclaimed and genre-bending trio Chase Atlantic — Mitchel Cave, Clinton Cave, and Christian Anthony — continue to push creative boundaries with their latest release, “FACEDOWN.” Known for fusing pop, rock, and R&B into a sound uniquely their own, the band has amassed over 8 billion streams worldwide.
The track dives deep into personal struggles with mental health, chemical imbalance, and the overwhelming pressure of emotional turbulence. Lyrics like:
“’Cause I’m facedown, uh, I can’t breathe / I’m drowning in my own fucking dopamine”
capture the raw vulnerability at the heart of the song, while dreamy melodies and a woozy breakbeat create an atmospheric alt-pop experience. Fans are responding, praising the song for its intensity and honesty:
- “This hits so hard… it’s like they put my thoughts into a song.”
- “FACEDOWN is a masterpiece. The lyrics, the beat… everything just clicks.”
- “I’ve never felt so seen by a song before. Chase Atlantic nailed it.”
“In a few words, the track is this hyper-realistic deep dive — detailing the chaotic aspects of mental health and inner struggles. It delves into chemical imbalance and the fear of literally drowning in a bottomless pool of emotions. It’s raw, intense, and comes straight from the heart,” shares Mitchel Cave.
“FACEDOWN” is the perfect companion to the band’s fourth album, LOST IN HEAVEN, released via Fearless Records.
ABOUT CHASE ATLANTIC:
Australian-born and Los Angeles-based, Chase Atlantic has built a sound that’s both immediately recognizable and impossible to confine to a single genre. Equally at home on massive pop festival stages or touring with rock acts, the trio has amassed one of music’s most diverse fanbases, achieving 8.1 billion streams and 1.2 billion YouTube views.
I’m Drew, the founder and editor of Front of the Stage. I have a strong love for music and photography, which started at a very young age. There’s just something I love about experiencing live music and capturing memories that will last a lifetime, and that’s how Front of the Stage came to be.
