Artist Profile

Justin Grounds

English multi-instrumentalist and singer Justin Grounds' music has such a timeless, mystical quality that it is no surprise that he has been closely compared to the likes of Nick Drake and Jeff Buckley. However, his wildly eclectic musical roots, ranging from classical to drum'n'bass, set him in his own category. Both on stage and in the studio, Grounds has displayed a musicality and compositional quality that is unique and rather defiant of genre. His 2006 record 'Francesco', recorded on a long journey around the world, met critical praise both in Australia and the UK, being called 'a rare, hidden gem' by the Herald Sun, 'a superbly crafted album' by PBS fm, and receiving airplay on national and local radio, including Triple J. Taking his vibrant and ever evolving live show on the road for a year after the release, Grounds paired his unique voice with a richly woven texture of live layers of his violin and guitar (sometimes beaten into rhythms), delivering one-off performances full of the dark romanticism and spiritual grit of his songs.

In early February 2008 Grounds will release his new record entitled 'Love is Strong as Death' through Creative Vibes. This new album, with its deeply existential lyrical style, brings Grounds' musical dynamic to a new level of depth; fusing his somewhat unorthodox use of instrumentation together with his love of experimenting with new technology. With laptop and synth quickly becoming a part of his growing on-stage collection, Grounds' Australia wide tour in February and March along with international tours in Canada and the UK in late 2008 promise to be the most profound yet.

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