Gale Forces

Gale Forces was formed by Jade Devitt in 2014. After cutting his teeth in the 90’s Seattle music scene as drummer of Engine Kid (Revelation Records), and later This White Light (2018 EP Produced by Josh Homme), Jade set out on a new musical experience as frontman. The release of self-tilted 5 song EP Gale Forces in 2014, and full length Strawberry Peak in 2017, both largely solo efforts with Jade playing all the instruments, was followed by several Northwest tours. In 2019 the band became a collaborate effort with Jade teaming up with bassist and producer Gabe Van Benschoten (Mossbreaker), and fellow Seattle alumni Isaac Carpenter (Awol Nation, Adam Lambert) on drums, with Ryan Rapp rounding out on guitar. The result is the bands forthcoming second album Highlights of Existence, which pulls influence from the angularity of Iggy Pop and peak era Stoner Rock, while blending their punk and alternative roots with adventurous vocal deliveries and soaring melodic guitar leads.