THE GRUS – NEST

Released via FOLLYPHONE RECORDS

The Grus is North-West Russian duo Alexandra Zhuraleva and Simon Gendor, who together embrace dramatic reverberations for this skillfully imbues cosmic drum ‘n' bass meets intense trip hop sound.

The Grus' creative pedigree stems from their desire to be both distinguished and creative. While their debut album Nest encompasses so many sounds and influences, it works surprisingly well.

Although The Grus have already taken the Russian music scene outside of its pre-existing comfort zone, there's no plans of stopping yet, and this latest piece is testimony.

Fascinated by music that makes people feel like they're going crazy, The Grus hope their debut album will give their currently simmering career a much needed boost.

Listeners are bound to question their sanity while progressing from the pounding vibes and trippy wordplay on tracks like "God Is In The Rain", while tracks like the sizzling "So Glad I'm Here" shows a softer side to the album. Overall the duo offers something incredibly different, an adept sound, from two talented musicians who refuse to conform.

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Heavy Russia: Young Metal Act "Gravity Rain" Announce Crowdfunder For "Artifacts Of Balance"

Taking their origins from a country with a truly deep musical heritage, acclaimed young Russian metal act Gravity Rain are engaging their fanbase to support them in finishing their upcoming album “Artifacts of Balance”.

Gravity Rain made its debut in May 2014 with the 3-track EP “The Shining Silence”. Carefully crafted, well produced and showcasing an eclectic mix of influences including Tool, Devin Townsend, Staind and Type O Negative, the release was well received in heavy music circles. Natalie Humphries of Soundscape Magazine said “for a first EP, it’s an impressive offering”.

Gravity Rain is skillfully balanced between an abundance of melody, clean, solid vocals and a fine feeling for music itself, yet retaining the power and groove of metal at its core.

The recording of the new album is almost finished; the funds will go towards for mixing, mastering, proper promotional release and tour. Enticing pre-order packages and special benefits will be provided exclusively for funders. "Artifacts of Balance" is on its way and it's no doubt an upcoming album that is worth to be a part of.

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