PRESS PREVIEW
New Single - GET INSIDE, GO NOWHERE
From the upcoming ‘Place//Circumstance’ concept album.
An unfiltered autobiographical exposé surrounding the passage of time.
‘Get Inside, Go Nowhere’ represents the emotional apex of the album, continuing the narrative
with a shock of raw attitude powered by confrontational guitars and uncompromising rhythm.
An unfiltered autobiographical exposé surrounding the passage of time.
‘Get Inside, Go Nowhere’ represents the emotional apex of the album, continuing the narrative
with a shock of raw attitude powered by confrontational guitars and uncompromising rhythm.
"Tweaking the blueprint for 21st-century UK power pop" Sound On Sound
"A wonderfully commercial mix of clever, lyrical pop…
It's about as perfect as pop gets."
West Briton
"A wonderfully commercial mix of clever, lyrical pop…
It's about as perfect as pop gets."
West Briton
Soon to be available on all major platforms
Grip-Like Vice started life as a high energy power-pop trio in 2013 and evolved into a distinctive and original quartet developing their own brand of progressive art-pop.
The band list XTC, St. Vincent, They Might Be Giants, Everything Everything, The Wannadies, Elliot Smith and Elvis Costello (whose ‘Party Girl’ lyrics inspired the group’s name) as influences, but the chief inspiration is a desire for originality. “We want to avoid the safer, lowest common denominator… we’re trying to do something different.”
The common thread throughout Grip-Like Vice's evolution has been melodic, carefully-crafted and catchy songs delivered with drive and urgency, fusing rowdy rock energy with the unpredictability and lyrical intelligence of quality English pop. Their EP’s have received critical praise, and the musicianship, tight performances and strong harmony vocals of their stage performances mark them out as one of the most interesting and enjoyable live acts around.
In recent years founder member Beren Matthews has also emerged as an exceptional guitarist, lending his talents to pop royalty Dave Stewart & Barbara Gaskin's live band in headlining shows in Tokyo and London. Matthews also appears on the duo's Star Clocks album, featuring poll-winning drummer Gavin Harrison.
The band list XTC, St. Vincent, They Might Be Giants, Everything Everything, The Wannadies, Elliot Smith and Elvis Costello (whose ‘Party Girl’ lyrics inspired the group’s name) as influences, but the chief inspiration is a desire for originality. “We want to avoid the safer, lowest common denominator… we’re trying to do something different.”
The common thread throughout Grip-Like Vice's evolution has been melodic, carefully-crafted and catchy songs delivered with drive and urgency, fusing rowdy rock energy with the unpredictability and lyrical intelligence of quality English pop. Their EP’s have received critical praise, and the musicianship, tight performances and strong harmony vocals of their stage performances mark them out as one of the most interesting and enjoyable live acts around.
In recent years founder member Beren Matthews has also emerged as an exceptional guitarist, lending his talents to pop royalty Dave Stewart & Barbara Gaskin's live band in headlining shows in Tokyo and London. Matthews also appears on the duo's Star Clocks album, featuring poll-winning drummer Gavin Harrison.
reviews
"The crowning glory of the EP is one of the most enjoyable songs I've heard in years: 'With The Band', a glorious slice of high-energy English pop-rock, boasts a refreshingly non-standard chord sequence, great vocals, witty lyrics, a tremendous chorus (including a ‘B’ section worthy of The Beatles) and a perfect pop structure. It’s a hit, no two ways about it." Sound On Sound
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Read the full review here
"High-octane, angular power pop... catchy and sardonic... accessible... new and engaging." Mudkiss
audience Comments
"Wow, an actual chorus that reminds me of why I love music to begin with...Love the middle 8 as well, very clever.
"Brilliant! Intelligent UK pop lives - are this band the new XTC?"
"Currently dancing around my kitchen in my underwear listening to this again and again. Brilliant."
“Tight, professional, exciting and dynamic.”
"Grip-Like Vice rocked… they played like they were playing at Wembley Stadium."
"We liked Grip-Like Vice, really unusual and distinctive band with interesting material."
"Tight, well rehearsed, exciting - they really rocked."
"Interesting band, great sound, hugely dynamic."
"Grip-Like Vice were great... a talented young band."
"Excellent vocal harmonies, very tight drummer."
"I can see why you booked them - they’re bloody brilliant!"
"Brilliant! Intelligent UK pop lives - are this band the new XTC?"
"Currently dancing around my kitchen in my underwear listening to this again and again. Brilliant."
“Tight, professional, exciting and dynamic.”
"Grip-Like Vice rocked… they played like they were playing at Wembley Stadium."
"We liked Grip-Like Vice, really unusual and distinctive band with interesting material."
"Tight, well rehearsed, exciting - they really rocked."
"Interesting band, great sound, hugely dynamic."
"Grip-Like Vice were great... a talented young band."
"Excellent vocal harmonies, very tight drummer."
"I can see why you booked them - they’re bloody brilliant!"
