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In the early months of 2009, the band Motive was born. Whilst studying Music at the Queensland University of Technology in Brisbane, Mason Guild, Jake Barros and Jared Cera were given the opportunity to witness each other’s own musical originality. From seeing this, each of the guys was interested in taking their own enjoyment for music to a different level and experience, thus forming and creating Motive. Through different influences and musical tastes the band started the journey to find their sound. Motive actually began with an acoustic rock sound before moving into more funk filled patterns. As timed has progressed the band tried mixed genres like Indie Rock, with a hint of funk, before really finding their sound in a mixture of Rock/Hard Rock/Alternative. From this collaboration the boys look to taking their musical works seriously, whilst still maintaining the enthusiasm to goof off every now and again. Their individual personalities, combined with their musical skill and

I fell involve with making music in high school when a friend of mine lent me an old interface with a protools trial and I've been doing it ever since. I've been trying to create a sound based on what feels most natural to me and I want that share it with you!

Motive [moh-tiv]: An emotion, desire, physiological need, or similar impulse that acts as an incitement to action. A basis for an action or a decision. When former band members from Through the Eyes of Eve; AJ (vocals) and Brendan (guitar) met Mikey (bass) and Keith (drums) formerly from Side Effect X, they knew they were onto something special. With former electronic artist turned guitarist Riggers joining the band their sound was complete. Fusing chunky guitar riffs, with moving vocals, dynamic lead guitar, smooth bass lines and tight percussion, The Motive have developed a powerful sound that is sure to move the average listener and rock the foundations of any venue. With a variety of vastly different influences from a wide range of bands both local and international, The Motive have fused elements of these infuences to shape their own unique sound. Creating epic sound scapes and catchy melodies, The Motive provides songs that will infiltrate your ear drums and remain firmly