New York, NY (Top40 Charts) Dark-pop band, J GRGRY released their debut EP, GOLD TEETH + GLASS EYES, a gripping project comprised of airy instrumentation, driving electro-pop beats and haunting lyrics. A perfect balance of dance tunes and dark acoustics, GOLD TEETH + GLASS EYES is something anyone can fall in love with. The EP is now available for streaming and download worldwide.
On the surface, GOLD TEETH + GLASS EYES exudes a sense of pop-rock songs with an edge. However, J GRGRY's lyricism tells touching stories that go far deeper than just catchy dance tracks. The first single off of the EP, "eFlower" is light and upbeat at first glance, but the inspiration behind the single is not as frivolous as it may sound. What appears to be a love song is in reality about alcoholism and addiction and the desires they bring. Haunting lyrics and a soft yet changing soundscape are heard throughout the EP. "This collection of songs is the first time I have found the strength to step out on my own, without alcohol, without a label or management and share my love of music as I see fit, unfiltered and purely from my heart," front man, Joe Gregory comments. "I spent a fair amount of time addressing my alcoholism and recovery in writing these songs and used the concept of a lover or a physical being, actually embodying the partner that alcohol was to me." GOLD TEETH + GLASS EYES was recorded and produced by Robert
Cheek (Band of Horses, Deftones) and Joe Gregory at Panoramic House Studios in Stinson Beach, CA. The tracks were mixed by
Cheek with additional mixing by Mark Needham (The Killers, Fleetwood Mac) and mastered by Ed Brooks (REM, Fleet Foxes,
Pearl Jam) at Resonant Mastering in Seattle, WA.
Seattle native and front man for the band, Joe Gregory, has been writing, recording and performing music since he was a teen. One of his first bands, The Drama, signed with Geffen Records, but after a label merger the band was left without a record deal and a manager. Following the breakup of the band, Joe moved to Arizona, where his alcoholism and depression began to fester. Growing tired with the desert state, he sold his possessions and bought a one-way ticket to Italy. After speaking to his father and learning of a death in the family, Joe had a change of heart and decided to return to Seattle and tackle his addiction and mental health issues. Alongside his recovery, he has been working furiously on his new musical venture with the help of friends and colleagues, Robert
Cheek and Ryan Leyva, as well as various musicians from the Pacific Northwest and beyond.
At its core, GOLD TEETH + GLASS EYES is breathtaking and heartbreaking all at the same time. With infectious melodies and relatable lyrics, there is a track for everyone. Download or Stream GOLD TEETH + GLASS EYES everywhere now. Learn more about J GRGRY at www.JGRGRYMusic.com.
