NASHVILLE |
DECEMBER 14, 2015
FR: ALEXANDRA GREENBERG, MSO PR
AMERICAN PRODUCER-SINGER/SONGWRITER GRABBITZ’
‘BETTER WITH TIME’
–OUT NOW ON MONSTERCAT–
PEAKS AT #4 ON iTUNES DANCE CHART
FEATURING SINGLE “FLOAT AWAY”
HEADLINING SHOWS CONFIRMED FOR
JANUARY 30 AT THE MUSIC HALL OF WILLIAMSBURG IN BROOKLYN, NY
AND FEBRUARY 6 AT THE REGENT IN LOS ANGELES
Following multiple single releases and his debut EP Friends, singer/songwriter/producer GRABBITZ taps into the heart of alternative dance music with his newest body of work, BETTER WITH TIME. Out now on Monstercat, BETTER WITH TIME—which peaked at #4 on iTunes Dance Chart since its release this past Friday, December 11–outlines GRABBITZ’ new musical path over seven tracks–with a run time clocking in at about 21 minutes—that’s meant to be listened to from start to finish.
Each song seamlessly transitions into the next, showcasing his skills as a multi-faceted musician who is a singer, lyricist, producer and player. Complete with an intro and an intermission, BETTER WITH TIME ebbs and flows with cinematic compositions filled with grace, deep human emotion, and passionate artistry. For a taste, there’s no better example than title track “Better With Time,” where drum & bass elements and dubstep-flavored breakdowns converge across lush synths, atmospheric builds, and personal lyrics for a fine balance between the rush of the heavy and the beauty of the heartfelt.
On “Float Away,” the record’s first single which has been featured on Spotify’s “Fresh EDM” playlist, GRABBITZ takes hold of the senses with an endearing chord progression, which lifts the mind and spirit beyond the clouds and into a dream state as the lyrics describe. Elsewhere, “Make You Mine” takes cues from ‘90s-inspired alternative rock as filtered through an electronic ear, while “Get Out”—which was featured on Spotify’s “New Music Friday” playlist–skews with a roughneck lean built around a tender melody. Closer “Cold” sees vocalist LAYNE join GRABBITZ on a duet surrounded by vulnerability and introspection.
To support the new EP, GRABBITZ will perform headlining shows in New York City on January 30 at the Music Hall of Williamsburg and in downtown Los Angeles February 6 at The Regent.
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Check out GRABBITZ in the press:
“Unsure of what else to call his music, Grabbitz is putting his flag down and declaring the new territory he’s in ‘Alternative Dance.’ This space has been pioneered by bands going as far back as Nine Inch Nails and Soulwax, who paved the way for acts like Savoy and Big Gigantic. Better With Time can appeal to young EDM fans who grew up on emo rock and pop radio but is intelligent and original enough to win over the toughest critics…” — Molly Hankins, Billboard (12/10/15)
“A testament to his artistic evolution, Better With Time sees Chiari trying new techniques…it was created with the album experience in mind, and is meant to be digested in one sitting. Complete with an intro and intermission, the record is awash in cinematic, bass-laden textures and his emotion-filled vocals…” — Krystal Rodriguez, Beatport (12/9/15)
“…we see the true value of what alternative dance music sounds like. Grabbitz’s vocals are reminiscent of acts like The Postal Service and Passion Pit, but adds more soul with riffs on the record’s lead single ‘Float Away,’ which premiered last month. Closing things out is ‘Cold’ ft. LAYNE, which stands out most obviously because of the duet with a female vocalist, but also because it has that familiar synth-trap break that was so popular in 2015. Overall, Better With Time has a strong case to be one of the best bodies of work this year from any genre or artist. As so many new producers try to let current trends shape their sound, Grabbitz fights against the grain. He is truly a pioneer of the alt-dance scene, creating a variety of different sounds to make one cohesive record.” — Kspence, Your EDM (12/11/15)
“…a magnificent exploration through rock, hip hop, electronica, bass music, and impressive vocal arrangements. “ — Burnout, Fist In The Air (12/12/15)
About GRABBITZ:
22-year-old Nick Chiari–otherwise known as GRABBITZ–sprang onto the electronic music scene just about a year ago when his remix of deadmau5’s “Silent Picture” caught the ear of its original composer. Soon after, his debut Friends EP, a Top 10 iTunes Dance Album, featured his tracks “Here With You Now” (to date has ranked over 2.5 million YouTube plays) and “Turn Around” which hit #1 and #2 respectively on Beatport’s Dubstep Charts in 2014. Although his projects have been circulating through the EDM community and gaining recognition from a few major artists/DJ’s such as Krewella, Datsik and deadmau5—leading to collaborative work from the duo, his cinematic influences and songwriting could be placed anywhere in the entertainment industry. That potential was eventually recognized by hit TV Show “CSI: Cyber” which called upon GRABBITZ to provide compositions for the show that garnered over 10 millions viewers in its premiere. GRABBITZ’s DJ sets are an energetic, upbeat experience, combining multiple genres of electronic music from his own arsenal of original production to popular tracks from his favorite artists, while his live shows –debuting this winter–will highlight his talents as a performer. GRABBITZ will offer the entertainment industry a new gold standard by incorporating all aspects of his production from hip-hop/rap to scoring major films. The bar is being set at high standards due to artists such as GRABBITZ–hailing from Buffalo, NY but now calling Los Angeles home–and he only continues to push those boundaries.
Discover more about GRABBITZ at:
www.facebook.com/GRABBITZmusic
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For more information on GRABBITZ, contact:
Alexandra Greenberg/MSO PR
