Since 2007, Greenland is Melting have put their own spin on folk, bluegrass, punk; penning an original sound with straightforward, hometown lyrics. Hailing out of Gainesville, Karl, Shaun, and Will have always approached their music with a drive and direction that perpetuates real, honest experiences put into porch-driven sing-along’s. This especially rang true with their October 2008 debut self-release, “The Measure of A Man’s Worth.” Recorded in various bedrooms and bathrooms, these DIY recordings set some serious groundwork for the band as they honed their aesthetic and took their songs to the road. With extensive southeast touring under their belts, the trio not only found themselves with countless stories and experiences that paved the way for their new full-length, but an ever growing audience to woo with their earnest fervor and alluring three-part harmonies. Armed with banjos, harmonicas, a suitcase bass drum, and a slew of other instruments in tow, the Greenland boys break the typecast we all know as the “Gainesville sound” and bring a breath of fresh, folk-induced air to the masses.With an already large following due to their heartfelt performances and relentless work ethic, Greenland is Melting is more than ready to bring their sound to your back porch, kitchen, or basement. Their new full-length, appropriately titled “Our Hearts Are Gold, Our Grass is Blue,” was recorded by Gainesville’s own Rob McGregor (Against Me,Whiskey & Co., Hot Water Music,) and is due out early 2010 as part of the Paper + Plastick Family. Expect more foot stomping and tour dates soon!
Press:
Unlike so many other bands with punk roots and insurgent-country ambitions, GIM actually sounds like they came up with their stuff - hell, recorded it - while sitting around a dilapidated front porch as the hot-ass humid summer daytime gave way to the hot-ass humid summer nighttime. Seriously, it's awesome.
-Scott Harrell, REAX Magazine
Soundwise, the best way for me to describe this band would be to say that they sound like what I wanted to hear the first time I heard The Avett Brothers.
-Autopsy IV, ninebullets music blog
Their lyrics are thought-provoking and timeless, which marry well with their natural abilities. And while the music may not be commercial, as the band alludes to in "The Kitchen Song," they're still making music anyway. Isn't that what it should always be about?...Our Hearts are Gold, Our Grass is Blue, is a concise collection of charming bluegrass offerings.
-Gregory Robson, absolutepunk
Band Contact:
greenlandismelting@gmail.com
Press Contact:
eddie@reybee.com
dudes! go ahead and plan on playing at sluggos with us and company of ghosts on the 1st. i gotta talk to ashley sunday but there isnt anyone playing that day so we should be good. stoked!
Hey guys! I was going to add you on here after talking with your bassist today but then realized that we are already friends. To be honest though, I never took the time to listen to your music, and I feel like a shmuck because it's swell stuff! He was a nice guy (your bassist) and I'm sure you all are. Good talent abound....sounds great!
i am sorry I couldn't be at the show! i was in the north georgia mountains eatin campfire potato soup and flapjacks. we play shows in this project right now: www.myspace.com/christcommalord The next time you come up let's set up a big show! PLEASE.
why couldn't it have been more than just two shows? I guess that's our fault but we love you guys and can't wait to do it again.......longer and harder.
Awesome shows at the Atlantic and the Coolifornia House! You can expect to see much more of me. I'll have photos for you once I catch up on some sleep. :)
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