EPK : GRIS-DE-LIN
"Sprung" debut Album out now , see http://smarturl.it/gdl-sprung

latest Single: 03. August 2018 : Sprung (Clock Opera Remix)
Tour dates: in preperation

Gris-de-Lin is a singer/songwriter & multi-instrumentalist from Dorset. Her music is a heady mix of post-rock, blues and alt-folk peppered with warped electronics; the songs are narrative and lyrical.

Her debut album Sprung was recorded in a nursery school and saw her playing virtually all of the instruments herself – from guitars and synths to drums and saxophone. Working with producer/engineer Chris Hamilton (Torres/Kite Base) she also drafted in Rob Ellis(PJ Harvey/Anna Calvi) to play drums on several tracks.

Two songs from the album ‘Your Ghost’ (track 01.) and ‘Birthday’ (02.) were initially released as a handmade 7” double-A-side single along with DIY videos. This was followed by the digital release of ‘The Kick’ (03.) EP leading to glowing reviews, radio play and a live session for BBC Introducing.

“From cut-up art-installation pieces to pure pop balladry Gris-de-Lin has a lovely way with a melody and a brilliant concept around how outer textures can titillate and captivate.... A magical slice of songwriting and performance here. All of the elements aligned.” - Off The Tracks

The title track of the album ‘Sprung’ (05.) was released as a digital single on 25th January and is getting its first airplay now. Musically it is another example of her imaginative approach, blending pop, folk and post-rock influences into something unique and personal.

“Sprung is a fine introduction to Gris-De-Lin’s sound... both very original and very exciting: the album from which it is lifted might just be one of the most intriguing releases of the year.” - For The Rabbits

Live she alternates between instruments and recent tours have seen her play shows in Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Austria, Australia and New Zealand. Her live band included John J Presley on guitar, Andy Zammit (Gemma Ray) on drums and Philip Wrixton(Second Smile) on bass. As John and Andy being occupied with their own projects by summer 2018 her band turned into a bass less trio with Phil Wrixton on second guitar and Jack Revy on drums and percussion.

Gris-de-Lin has also been working with other artists including The Duke Spirit (she plays saxophone and piano on their latest album ‘The Sky is Mine’ as well as playing live with the band), Tunng, Joe Gideon & Jim Sclavunos (Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds) with whom she is currently recording a new album and Berlin- based artist Gemma Ray. She also composes music for TV and television.

Gris-de-Lin (a name inspired by a character from Turkish folklore – a wise bird that could speak!) grew up in the West Country, with parents who were big into the folk and world music scene. She played instruments from a young age, initially piano and saxophone before gravitating towards electric guitar upon discovering alt-rock in her teens and most recently the drums. After years in London (working all kinds of jobs from selling pianos to cooking fry-ups) her heart lured her back to the sea. Bridport, where she’s now based, is a quirky place with a dramatic coastline, a hearty pub-culture and a thriving arts scene for a small town. Local festivals embrace the mundane (hats, onions, cider!) while eccentricity is celebrated too. It’s proved an inspiring place to be for songwriting and inspiration and getting back to nature.

Interview at Turn Up The Volume

PRESS QUOTES

"Mysterious and intense, silent and loud, dreamy and passionate – a spooky beauty of a debut – parfait!’ – Turn Up That Volume

‘In terms of originality, Gris is probably at the top of the otherworldly pile and while the most wondrous melodies flow through the soul of her songs, there hangs over them the most unique and spiritual aura, not akin to anything we’ve previously come across.’ – Dervswerve

„…brilliant artist. From cut-up art-installation pieces to pure pop balladry Gris-de-Lin has a lovely way with a melody and a brilliant concept around how outer textures can titillate and captivate….“ - offthetracks

„...But the most wonderful thing about this EP is the magically beautiful voice of Gris, which leaves you deeply moved…Groundbreaking, experimental Folk music…“ - Snoozecontrol

"...a mysterious, highly talented artist who combines weirdness & melodic brilliance perfectly – une performance tout à fait fantastique…’ – 50THIRDAND3RD

(On The Kick EP:) ‘It’s frightening to think that this is Gris’s debut. It’s confident, it’s inventive, it’s beautiful and if this is a sign of things to come then strap yourself in because it’s going to be a wonderful ride.’ – The Devil Has the Best Tuna

"... in a world that loves to put things in boxes, you're gonna need a new box...." Steve Harris/ FOTN BBC Introducing

GERMAN SHORT

INTRO Magazin:
"Ein ganz hinreißendes Sammelsurium an Sounds und Stilen hat
Gris-de-Lin auf ihrem Debütalbum »Sprung« (BB*Island) angehäuft. Es ist wirklich verblüffend, wie charmant die Britin Postrock, traditionellen Folk und störrischen Blues-Rock sowie elektronische Elemente in einen Sound verwebt, der von nicht mehr als einem zarten Lo-Fi-Gestus und ihrer akzentuiert hüpfenden Stimme zusammengehalten wird. Ihr Multitalent überzeugt schon jetzt, könnte, in die richtigen Kanäle geleitet, aber noch weitaus größere Meisterwerke hervorbringen." -

DIE ZEIT
„...Ihr Debütalbum Sprung hat sie praktisch allein aufgenommen. Sie schreibt melancholisch trotzige Texte über ihr Gefühlsleben,
unterlegt sie mit ausgefuchsten Postrockstrukturen und spielt auch noch die meisten der Instrumente ein, darunter Saxofon, Klavier, Drums, Gitarre und Synthesizer. In lauteren Sequenzen erinnern die elf Resultate an den rohen Hardcore von Shellac, in den leiseren an Björks süßen Feenfolk, dazwischen findet sich hier und da ein Körnchen The Notwist. Am ehesten wäre dieser (angeblich im Kindergarten aufgenommene) Alleingang daher wohl mit einer Art New Prog beschrieben. Vom experimentellen Artrock bis zur lieblichen Popballade sind außer Hip-Hop viele Genres dabei. Und auf der Bühne, heißt es, sogar andere Musiker."

Gris-de-Lin
...ist eine Sängerin, Songschreiberin und Multi-Instrumentalist aus Bridport, Dorset. Ihre Musik ist eine Mischung aus Post-Rock, Blues und Alt-Folk, gespickt mit verzwirbelter Elektronica und verstolpert groovenden Rhythmuspattern. Ihr Debütalbum Sprung, das April 2018 auf BB*ISLAND erschien, wurde in einem Kindergarten aufgenommen, innerhalb von 12 Tagen mit mobilem recording equipment. Sie spielte nahezu alle Instrumente selbst - von Gitarren und Synths bis zu Schlagzeug und Saxophon. Für einige Stücke konnte sie Rob Ellis (PJ Harvey / Anna Calvi u.a.) als Schlagzeuger gewinnen. Als Produzent / Engineer unterstützte Chris Hamilton (Torres / Kite Base) ihre Ideen.
Neben diesem solo-debut arbeitet Gris-de-Lin auch mit anderen Künstlern, darunter Jim Sclavunos (Nick Cave und die Bad Seeds), Joe Gideon, The Duke Spirit, Tunng und Gemma Ray.

INFO

Gris-de-Lin is a singer/songwriter & multi-instrumentalist from Bridport, Dorset and Sprung is her debut album. Her music is a heady mix of post-rock, blues and alt-folk peppered with warped electronics.

On stage Gris-de-Lin is a trio

For booking contact: grisdelin@outlook.com or: quintus@bbisland.de