Planningtorock - Take It Away

Indietronic innovators from Bulgaria released their latest long player “Lost Satellite” on 12/12/12 @ 12:12 pm containing 10 tracks of fuzz & synth drenched pumping electro. The album is available for free download @ www.gravityco.com (and streaming on www.Soundcloud.com/gravity_co).

Mastered with Mike Marsh of The Exchange Mastering Studios (mastered The Prodigy, Depeche Mode, Chemical Brothers). The album marks a departure towards more aggressive scuzz guitars, looped synth riffs, lyrical themes such as abandonment separation playing out sexual fantasies, and experimentation with old school hip hop. Another change from previous efforts is the vocal diversity with composer and multi-instrumentalist Ivaylo Chalakov and lyricist/guitarist Boris Cheshirkov leading on Siren, Apeman, and Chemical Shock.

The first single and album opener Jack in the box, has made a dent in national charts and a video is in post production.

Gravity Co. originally carved a unique niche for themselves with an original electro sound and warm vocal melodies over pumping beats. Since their start in 2001 they have released four studio albums and a live performance DVD and triumphed as the best modern Bulgarian band in recent years.

Hot on the heels of the success in their home country, Gravity Co are ready to break out into the international music scene.

The band has already notched their belts with main stage appearances at the Spirit of Burgas and Elevation Festivals, as well as well received live shows at Exit, Sziget, B’estfest, EuroSonic Noorderslag, and other European venues. The band has opened and shared the stage with The Prodigy, Fun Loving Criminals, Kosheen, UNKLE, Ladytron, Stereo MCs, Sisters of Mercy, and other internationally renowned acts. Their shows are labelled as "emotional" and "high octane".

The Spirit of 2008 in Brief

The South East Europe band were interviewed by MTV European, who were official media partners of the first Spirit of Burgas in 2008. Their performance of ‘Empty World’ was also included in the special program about the festival which was broadcast across 9 MTV channels in 16 countries.

In October 2008 Gravity Co’s music was celebrated at the 10th Anniversary Ceremony of Bulgaria's Music Television MM (the Bulgarian equivalent of the Brits). The Band started the night with 5 nominations and received the prestigious "Band of the Decade" and "Pop/dance album of the Decade" awards, adding up to a record total of 8 statuettes since the band’s debut.

An Instant Success

Gravity Co made their debut in 2002, releasing their first single ‘Away’ accompanied by an art-school style video, directed by Gravity Co.’s Producer Georgi Stanev. The bands first release topped MM TV’s International Airplay Chart, holding on to the #1 spot for three consecutive weeks. ‘Away’ was later be included in NovaXposure – the monthly compilation released by ‘Radio Ventures’.
Gravity’s second single ‘Mr. No One’ proved the bands potential, making the playlist in BMG’s official weekly video compilation, alongside the likes of Carlos Santana and Christina Aguilera.

The band stretched the boundaries further when Bill Withers granted official permission to record and release a cover version of his all time classic ‘Ain’t No Sunshine’.

‘Away’, ‘Mr. No One’ and ‘Ain’t No Sunshine’ all made the cut for Gravity Co.’s highly anticipated debut album ‘U’ released in December 2002. An instant success, ‘U’ brought home the first music awards – ‘Best Debut’ and ‘Best Pop/Dance Album’, from MM TV’s annual awards

The First Bulgarian Band on MTV

In July of 2004 ‘Wings’ the pilot single from Gravity’s second album is released becoming, the first video by a Bulgarian Artist with airplay on MTV! Boasting Giorgio de Chiricho inspired 3D animation – courtesy of one of Bulgaria’s finest Alexander Sokerov – ‘Wings’ was played 13 weeks running on MTV’s World Chart Express.

An Instinct to be the Best

On March 6th 2005 the bands second album ‘Instinct’ saw the light of day. Shortly after the release Gravity Co. were awarded ‘Best Band’ at the annual MM TV awards and were also named ‘Band of the Year’ at the Melo TV Mania’s annual awards.

2006 would prove to be one of Gravity’s most eventful years. Starting off with another award for ‘Best Rock/Alternative Song’ for ‘What I Want’ (‘Instinct’ 2005) at the annual MM TV awards, followed by the release of ‘Empty World’ with a special video that became a cult favorite. The video edit version of the song has since become Gravity Co.’s Trademark Song.

Having released two celebrated albums, Gravity Co. teamed up with a wide range of popular Bulgarian DJ’s to remix some of the band’s hits and started working with lyricist Boris Cheshirkov in mid-2006.

On the 6th of October the band launched their third album ‘Mixedup’ with a unique 3D show in front of 3000 fans at Sofia’s Hristo Botev Hall. Hailed as a memorable sensual experience, the live event premiered the next single ‘Paper Trail’, to which Italian director Armando Costantino (known for his work with Saint Germain) filmed an ‘urban’-esque video, which aired in 2007.

A Winning Favourite: appreciated by both media and listeners

On the 25 of March 2007 on the night of the BG Radio Music Awards Ceremony, the band were called to the stage to collect the ‘Best Band Award’. The prize was a gift to Gravity Co. from their loyal and evidently united fans, as online listener voting essentially won the Award.

Gravity Co. are the uncontested leaders in the number of wins at the MMTV Music Awards, with the record total of 8 awards since the band’s debut:

Band of the Decade - 1998-2008
Pop/dance album of the Decade – 1998-2008
Best Debut – 2002
Best Band - 2005
Best Pop/Dance Album – U
Best Pop/Dance Album – Mixedup
Best Pop/Dance song – Empty World
Best Music Video – Empty World, Directed by Valeri Milev

Planningtorock - Take It Away

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