American Names

'Touring as a four piece band, songs that were originally written alone in the stillness of night, became energized. Made livelier, these songs were brought back to the studio to be given Grainger’s layered, “wall of sound” production. The outcome is a new sound that followers of his previous musical endeavors may be surprised to hear- this is a clear melodic statement. And while his new songs may have an affinity for the the balladry of days gone by, Grainger manages to remain contemporary.

While Grainger will modestly tell you 'every song is a problem, or an equation that I have to resolve,' it's obvious that the outcomes are richer and more soulful than mere resolvability. Feeling like he is finally expressing himself on these new recordings, Grainger is eager to return to the road and entwine himself in the cultural fabric. Although he's a self-described 'domestic person', Grainger's penchant for singing loud, performing and getting sweaty is real- as real as people's enthusiasm for him to keep doing so.' -Ben Pobjoy