After forming in 1996, Paradox spent the next few years fine-tuning their sound by recording several demos[2] and playing the local circuit.

[3] In 2000 Paradox caught the attention of a California-based independent label[4][5][6] and in December of that year they flew out to LA to record their debut album.

Circle of Growth has a raw sound and shows the band's musical influences, exhibiting elements of grunge, punk and garage rock.

During this time, Paradox continued to play gigs across their home country of Ireland; this included a performance at Sir Henry's in Cork.

[27] One review commented "The core of Paradox's sound is driven with passion and is reminiscent of the grunge/hard rock styles prevalent in middle America.

Pretend Friend, one of my favourites, displays their appreciation for the musical content of a song with their use of harmonies and a meaningful topic."

Another article added: "(Sacred) is an album of surprising maturity for such a young act – and a healthy spring board to success.

In 2005 Pete and Mike returned to Ireland and, joined by bass player Jon Finn, they were able to play some live shows, starting with a performance for Pulse Radio in Dublin.

Pete then moved to Berlin, Germany[31] and Paradox were soon playing shows across the country, including a few outdoor music festivals.

In 2010 Pete and Mike got back together to rehearse material that had been written over the past five years, preparing for the band's first album since Sacred in 2004.

Meanwhile, 'Downward Spiral', a track from Sacred, received a certificate award from the IAIRA (International Association of Independent Recording Artists).

On their return to Ireland, they resumed rehearsals and then went to a secluded recording studio in County Kerry to work on the new album.

Eleven songs were mixed in nine days at Data Recording Studios and these became the band's third album, Corporate Pollution, released on 15 March 2011.

"[41] Another added: "Maybe the ultimate compliment you can pay to this album is that you could listen to it between Nirvana's In Utero and Alice in Chains' Dirt and it's every bit as good.

[45] Loud-Stuff.com said: "Politically charged from the outset these guys sound like a hybrid of Nirvana and Bush with a heavier edge to the music.

2017 saw the release of the new single All Life Matters, an eagerly awaited follow-up to the band's last album Chapters.

All Life Matters takes a similar direction to the previous Paradox album, which was also recorded at Wavefield, with the track criticising the current political climate.

Singer Songwriter Pete Mac plays all instruments on the track with Brian Casey adding keys and piano.

2020 also saw Pete returning to his solo endeavors with the digital release of various cover versions (including songs by The Smashing Pumpkins, NIN and R.E.M.)

Bureaucracy 2014: Nothing Lasts 2015: Free as a Bird 2015: Eat 2017: All Life Matters 2019: Here Comes the Pain 2020: Welcome to the Happy Place 2020: Disappear 2021: Escape 2023: Voiceless