Up-and-coming Bristol-based producer The Greys shares his moniker with the storied race of extraterrestrials infamous for cosmic abductions.  Coincidentally, "cosmic abduction" is a perfect description of his deep, engulfing productions.   He has only been performing solo since 2013, but since then the young artist has accomplished a great deal. From playing international clubs and festivals to finishing up his debut LP: 'Notions of Emotions,' he's been hard at work.
 

     The aforementioned LP - dropping soon on Portland's Gradient Audio imprint - is an impressive showcase of TG's seemingly endless talent as a producer.  The record title is extremely apropos, as it guides the listener through a cohesive journey of auditory emotions.  The diversity of musical styles on display throughout the album's 13 tracks is well executed and genuine, with no sense of contrivance.  There is also a clear musical identity present.  The album courses with signature Bristolian attitude, but leaves plenty of room for sounds unique to the artist who made it.  "Need You"  bathes a futuristic bounce in washing, sweeping synths and at times borders on the glitchy.  "Happy Birthday," - a collaboration with fellow sub.mission artist DMVU - is another track that defies description.  An vaporwave ballad of sorts, it is most certainly an album highlight.  TG also manages to nail shuffling UK garage and downtempo-dancehall rhythms ("Leaving" and "Believe," respectively) with apparent ease.  Dubstep purists will love this album as well, with plenty of atmospheric subs and massive head-bobbing 140 tunes like "500 Years" and "Wobbly Wendy," the latter of which can be previewed below:

 
Preorder 'Notions of Emotions' now and receive a free version of "Need You" over at Gradient Audio's Bandcamp!




-Evan Franklin