Nashville’s GRAVA, a boundary-pushing duo consisting of the artist Grava and producer Jesse Owen Astin, has unleashed a darkly thrilling new EP ‘Bite the Hand that Bleeds’. This release marks a chilling turn for GRAVA, whose unique sound has been more than five years in the making. Meeting when Grava was just 13, the duo have since developed an artistic chemistry that allows them to explore daring sonic landscapes- and this EP is their most ambitious foray yet.
‘Bite the Hand that Bleeds’ immerses listeners in a visceral experience that feels part soundtrack, part confession. Through haunting melodies and potent lyrics, GRAVA invites us into a world teetering on the edge of dystopia, laced with unnerving twists that echo influences like Fiona Apple, while carving out its own unique identity. Each track balances intensity with emotional precision, giving listeners an unforgettable blend of raw atmosphere and thoughtful storytelling.
The standout of this EP, closing track ‘Holy Fang’, erupts with a raw, electrifying energy with crashing instrumentation that mirrors the intensity of a thunderstorm, filling the sonic landscape with a palpable sense of power and a thrilling unpredictability. It ripples with fierce momentum, creating a sensation that is both primal and invigorating. This track rumbles, roars, and expands, consuming the listener in a wave of sound that feels almost elemental.
Jesse Owen Astin’s production lays an unsettling backdrop throughout the EP, creating a hauntingly cinematic quality that brings GRAVA’s vision to life with all its eerie depth. With support from the Project Sound Foundation, the EP offers an otherworldly experience, layering textures that are as unsettling as they are artfully crafted. ‘Bite the Hand that Bleeds’ stands as a powerful testament to GRAVA’s growing impact; a dark, immersive world that speaks to the duo’s passion for pushing artistic boundaries in compelling new directions.
