A New EP: Household Betamax
My birthday is February 1st, and I'll be releasing a project that'll only live on Bandcamp for a while. I've been finding myself at a stage in my artistic journey where I just really want to be around music-lovers and release work to people that'll appreciate the care and nuanced decision making that went into it.
This project is called Household Betamax and it is the "simplest" body of work I've put together yet. In an effort to lay my overthinking habits to rest it serves as a chapter marker for a phase in my life where uncertainty is more sure than not.
I hope it brings you as much peace as it brings me. It's the beginning of many more things to come in 2025. I hope you're excited <3
You can pre-order it now at https://grandace.bandcamp.com/album/household-betamax-ep
also: you like the artwork?? I made that!!!!
A few things to catch up on!
I’m sorry I know it’s been a while, but It’s been a rather busy past few months. Let’s go through the list in quick succession!
I released a song called Arrested Development! This song is one that’s been in the tuck for a little minute. I wrote the song while dealing with the internal struggle of feeling like I’m not far enough in life (happens often). At this point the music is like therapy haha. The song is drenched in a deep groove and optimism that life gets better. Because I have to believe that always… or else. Hopefully the song brings you peace as it does for me!
Okay after that, I released this song, Cafe Verre! It’s my last release a year and a reflective one. I’m always reflecting, which explains the name of the song. Glass in french, as I’m dropping walls and being transparent. I feel like everyone can relate to life being absolutely cruel at times. However, even more than that, there’s light, there’s positives, and there’s just always something to look forward to. I made this because I refuse to give up. I know there’s a ton of other folk that refuse to quit even when they want to, so I made his for YOU. 🫶🏾
An Amazing show!
Okay, there’s no amazing visuals, but I just wanted to say thank you so much for making my December 6th show at Northside Tavern amazing! It went so well. The room was packed out, ya’ll were dancing and I had an absolutely amazing time. Thank you so much for showing out, Grandcouncil. 🫶🏾
Sweet Tea Meets the World!
Today’s a good day! I released my new song, “Sweet Tea”! This is a big one. I made this song while in an incredibly dance-y mood, while in a room with air conditioning. This marks my eighth release since beginning my frequent release schedule and it’s one of my favorites I’ve done yet.
I really hope you love it!
Recognized by the Cincinnati Library!
A couple of weeks ago, I (GrandAce) received a surprise notice that I had been added to an installation at the Main Branch Library in Cincinnati. The installation was the "Social Stairs" which is a spotlight of major contributions to music from people with ties to Cincinnati going back multiple generations. This is insaneeeee for me because people are really out there following what's going on??? People outside of ya'll hip cool folk are paying attention to me? It's just wild. Best part is it's there to stay! You can go in a few years and it should still be there. The project of mine that they highlighted was 2022's Orbit City!
I say this all the time but here's a tangible example of how your support really does make an impact for me and I am so grateful. Thank you Thank you Thank you!
