We're Elevator Primates — a loud, fast, emotionally unstable pop-punk band from Australia. We write songs about broken hearts, broken boards, and not fitting in. Think Blink-182 if they surfed kangaroos.
Raised on Tony Hawk soundtracks and bad decisions, we blend catchy hooks, reckless energy, and just enough feelings to make your ex cry. Whether you're screaming the chorus from a mosh pit or your bedroom floor, there's a song here for you.
For fans of Blink-182, Sum 41, SR-71, New Found Glory, and skate parks we got kicked out of.
QUICK FACTS
Genre: Pop Punk / Skate Punk / Emo Revival
Location: Australia
FFO (For Fans Of): Blink-182, Sum 41, SR-71, New Found Glory
Formed: 2023
Members:
Ashton Vale – Lead Vocals / Rhythm Guitar
Jett Monroe – Drums
Riley Knox – Bass / Backing Vocals
Zeke Maddox – Lead Guitar
ASK THE BAND
Q: So what does Elevator Primates mean exactly?
Ashton: It’s about being stuck between floors in life. You’re going up, going down, smashing buttons, and hoping the doors open somewhere cool. Also, we just liked monkeys.
Q: Who writes the songs?
Riley: Ashton bleeds on the page, Zeke throws fire at it, and Jett makes it all sound like a car crash you want to dance to.
Zeke: I also add weird noises. That’s important.
Q: What’s the band’s biggest influence?
Jett: Blink-182. Sum 41. SR-71. And that one busker who yelled at us in Brisbane.
Ashton: Mostly heartbreak and bad life decisions.
Q: Describe your sound in 3 words.
Zeke: Catchy, chaotic, cathartic.
Riley: Pop-punk therapy sessions.