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Grizzly Feeder Shares New Single ‘God Size’

Published

9 months ago

April 25, 2024

Grizzly Feeder, the brainchild of Joshua Clark, a writer, filmmaker, cannibal, humanitarian, alligator hunter, and gold miner, was born under the midnight sun. ‘God Size’, their latest single, is a little more pop than their other songs; think Lana del Rey meets Deftones.

‘God Size’ immerses you with melancholic, powerful compositions with strong female vocals filled with thunder and love. With its menacing riffs, powerful choruses, and seductive bass hooks, the tune embodies the spirit of contemporary rock music.

Grizzly Feeder slid a broken beer bottleneck up and down a guitar to create a surfer rock riff. Then they smashed a coffee can filled with loose coins into a banjo case for the percussion. Upon that foundation, they built a song with twenty-seven other instruments, one that swells, teases, and subsides, until at last exploding in catharsis.

This captivating narrative infuses the track with authenticity and resonance, making it a compelling listen for fans of alt-rock, alternative metal, dream pop, and everything in between. Grizzly Feeder showcases that they can effortlessly traverse genres, and this track does so in style. ‘God Size’ invites listeners on a musical voyage driven by love and conquest, destruction and rebirth.

On the release, Grizzly Feeder says, “To fall in love is to journey into the landscape of someone else’s heart, often a beautiful and terrifying foreign land. ‘God Size’ cries from the perspective of that new world, as it seduces its conquistador, leads him into its heart, destroys him, and at last, cradles him as he is reborn into it.”

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Joshu’s Soulful Voyage Into Identity and Place In ‘Way Back Home’

Published

6 hours ago

January 22, 2025

Philomena Marie

Indie-folk artist Joshu’s latest EP, Way Back Home, is a captivating exploration of belonging, identity, and the search for self. Following a painful breakup, Joshu embarked on a life-changing journey across the Atlantic Ocean, retracing the path from his birthplace to the island of Antigua, where he grew up. The EP serves as an emotional reflection on his voyage, filled with personal revelations and introspective moments that resonate with anyone who has ever felt a sense of disconnection or longing for home.

The title track, “Way Back Home,” encapsulates the feeling of isolation and the emotional weight of Joshu’s journey. Its haunting melody and tender vocals draw the listener into his personal reflections on belonging, and what it means to find peace in one’s place. As Joshu sailed across the vast ocean, he questioned his identity as a second-generation white man in the Caribbean, pondering the concept of home and how we form connections to the places that shape us.

Over the course of five deeply reflective tracks, Joshu delves into themes of identity and place, all while challenging the notion of home as a static concept. His vulnerable lyrics invite the listener to ponder the same questions: is home where you’re born, or where you’re raised? How do we cultivate a sense of belonging in a land that may never fully feel like home? The EP, though deeply personal, is a universal meditation on human connection in an increasingly fragmented world.

Written and self-produced in the intimate surroundings of Antigua, Way Back Home, showcases Joshu’s growth as an artist. His delicate vocals are supported by lush, minimalistic arrangements, creating a warm, introspective atmosphere. The production highlights his ability to blend folk sensibilities with subtle Caribbean influences, crafting a sound that is uniquely his own. As both a producer and songwriter, Joshu’s skillful handling of mood and emotion shines through, making this EP a poignant and captivating listen.

Yet, Way Back Home, is more than a personal exploration; it’s a reflection on the broader human experience. Through his delicate storytelling and heartfelt music, Joshu explores the universal longing for connection and the quiet grief that comes with feeling displaced. In a world where so many of us feel disconnected from the places and people that define us, Way Back Home, is a beautiful reminder of the power of music to heal and reconnect.