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Donna Grantis
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After Prince’s death last year, 3rdEyeGirl guitarist Donna Grantis and her music executive husband, Trevor Guy, had to decide where to live. They ruled out a return to their hometown of Toronto. They tried Los Angeles for a while and even tested New York City for two weeks.
They ended up in Minneapolis, choosing the Uptown neighborhood last fall after a few years in Chanhassen. Now they have a 5-month-old boy and a new band, simply called Donna Grantis, which will make its debut Friday at Minneapolis’ Dakota Jazz Club — the same venue where 3rdEyeGirl gave its first performance.
Over dinner at an Uptown restaurant last week, Grantis talked about her new band, her influences and, of course, Prince. She’s still sporting her long brown hair with the left side of her head shaved, but her makeup and clothes are less flamboyant than in the 3rdEyeGirl days.
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Myrkur 'Ulvinde'
Jul. 31st, 2017 12:00 amthe_future_modernesContent Note: Gore and Blood in the video.
Songs We Love: Myrkur, 'Ulvinde'
Yes, destroy evil with evil," Amalie Bruun sings in her native Danish at the beginning of "Ulvinde," her latest song as Myrkur. In the accompanying music video, Bruun crawls through mossy roots and stumbles over frigid rock outcroppings. Occasionally, she spits up blood.
It's rough stuff, lyrically and visually, but Bruun's singing voice is beautiful. Where most metal singers either croon or belt, she rings. Her delivery, full of sustaining notes that subtly decay, is reminiscent of choral music — with all the ritualism, religiosity and awe it entails. Bruun can scream, too, and the shots of her engaged in a commanding, full-throated shriek entangle with shots of her bloody mouth. The juxtaposition of those forces — Bruun's two voices, distorted guitars and violent images — gives her work a vital charge.MORE
BBC Documentary: Girls in a Band
Jan. 15th, 2016 07:31 pmrockunrollEnjoy!
( Girls in a Band )
Requiescat in Pace
Nov. 24th, 2015 03:22 pmonyxlynxonyxlynxonyxlynxBass player.
No, I'd never heard of her either.
Wow.
(via Avedon's Sideshow)
Joint Needs Dusting
Feb. 6th, 2015 10:16 amonyxlynxPlay Guitar
Mar. 23rd, 2014 08:47 pmonyxlynxAlso, I don't think "traditional" fandom only embraced wanting to be a groupie, but you know, nobody has ever asked, have they?
Slightly Off-topic
Jan. 22nd, 2014 08:16 amonyxlynxSome things have changed a little.
Note: There's an assertion that rock 'n' roll killed big band music. Historically, the big bands were largely done in by post-WWII economics and ASCAP/BMI royalty issues, and the direction jazz took toward "cool" jazz, which worked better with smaller ensembles. Rock was just the last nail.
Punk expert needed!
Jun. 9th, 2013 06:57 pmstultiloquentiaMartina Topley-Bird
May. 11th, 2013 11:25 pmrockunroll
Under the cut is information about her from here.
Note: it's a bit out of date, but it has some more interesting details about her than her Wikipedia page. You can check her website for details on her more recent work.
( Bio )
& some videos for you all to enjoy:
( Tricky – Ponderosa )
( Martina Topley-Bird – Too Tough to Die (Live Montreux 2004 )
( Martina Topley-Bird Interview )
In Memoriam
Apr. 22nd, 2013 07:21 amonyxlynx("I Touch Myself" is one of those songs that's silly whether you know the words or not.)
Radio Division
Mar. 8th, 2013 01:46 pmonyxlynxonyxlynxHanna is one of America’s greatest living rock performers. If you’re pressed for time, start with the 1998 compilation “Singles,” though the first EP—included in the reissue—is one of the most durable punk records of the early nineties. Built from basic chording, it has a clenched, even beat and Hanna’s clutch of vocal personae: victim, abuser, avenging angel. Recorded mostly in single takes and without overdubs, the EP lasts only sixteen minutes.
Sarah Barthel of Phantogram
Jun. 20th, 2012 07:56 pmthe_future_modernesThere is something about this woman in this video that takes my breath away.
Weekly Feature: Sarah Barthel of Phantogram
>Name: Sarah Barthel
Place of Residence: Saratoga Springs, NY
Current Jam: favorite new artist is Com Truise (on Ghostly Intl.)
Favorite Food: lobster
Mode of Self Expression: vocals & keyboardArk: Hey Sarah. Thanks for taking the time to do this interview with us. Could you begin by telling us a bit about yourself?
Sarah: Well my name is Sarah. I’m 28 years old and play keyboard and sing in a band called Phantogram. I tend to produce music and like making beats, and also attempt to play guitar when I’m alone in my own room (haha). We are currently hanging out in Salt Lake City for a few days then we’re off to Mexico City for the next stop of our tour. Oh, and I like music!Ark: Awesome! At what age did you start playing music, and are there any other musicians in your family?
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Sarah: I started singing when I was very young. I guess it all got started by just singing along to songs on the radio and my cassette tapes. I’ve been playing the piano since I was in junior high but I’m not musically trained so I made stuff up and messed around.
As far as other musicians in the family…My grandmother was a professional piano player and used to do concerts all the time when she was younger (until her 30s I think) but I believe that’s it for musicians in my family.
