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New Single 'In Dreams' out
16th June
on Ruffa Lane Records
"Terrific new single" - Bob Harris, BBC Radio 2
In Dreams Digital Download:
iTunes ( order )
hmvdigital.com ( order )
Grantura featured in The Guardian's prestigious
Band to make it big in 2008'
“I've got a soft spot for Grantura, a harmony driven country pop band from London.†– Nick Tesco (Music Week)
What people are saying:
"Borderline, London, 12th Feb 08: Grantura sound new-minted, as if from the fresh first years of classic American bands like the country side of The Byrds, The Band and such – you can almost smell the grass and the sunshine in the February gloom of London (can’t wait to see them again in a summer festival field). Simple songs classically, cleverly put together, then played utterly from the heart – beautiful harmonies and gentle waves washing over – Waves itself (the recent single) is a highlight. Think of that glorious Coen Brothers film O Brother Where Art Thou? and the Soggy Bottom Boys endearing themselves to all who hear... That mandolin sounds just fine, that laid-back stripped down rhythm giving space for the guitars to arrive for their perfect moments. And there is a hint of an English heart in there that gives them something just a little different – Anglo-Americana then... The varied audience is completely won over, and there's a revelation: this kind of music was made precisely for little venues and imperfect PAs, and it's way more powerful than, say, raging metal. Hey look, they’re from London, their fine debut single came out late last year, they’re even more enjoyable live - fine fine easy, clever, crafted, highly enjoyable alt.Americana with that little something extra – momentum temporary halted by awkward equipment problems can’t hold back their magic, all is forgiven the second they pick up the music again – fine fine band, pure enjoyment, simple as that."- Organ Zine Live Review
"Looking like the Style Council, they sound like The Byrds circa Sweetheart Of The Rodeo or the more rueful musings of Tenage Fanclub. A solid foundation of accoustic guitars and mandolin, monstrous tunes and delirious vocal harmonies." -Andrew Mueller (Music Week)
"That really is a beautiful song" -Mark Radcliffe: BBC Radio 2
“Quite simply absolutely beautiful†-Gary Crowley: BBC Radio London.
"Take a listen to this, it's gorgeous" -Janice Long: BBC Radio2
"A really lovely tune" -Stuart Marconie: BBC Radio 2
"This is gorgeous" -Shaun Keaveney: BBC 6 music
"Lush warm and very mellow, very inviting...authentic Americana done so so well... warm harmonies, faithful crafted sound, they clearly have a passion - everything is just right"
-Organ Magazine (online).
"Killer harmonies and duelling guitars"
-The Social W1 (March 2007 winners of 2007 Time Out Perrier award)
"Shifting rhythms, duelling guitar lines and uplifting harmonies, something that more people deserve to hear and bathe in it's silky goodness. - These guys deserve to be on a label and distributed to a wider audience. Bringing to mind Teenage Fanclub at their best, their playing is also of the highest standard"
-Richard Hughes, CD Times On-line
"Grantura manage to combine the pop ethic of catchy tunes with a sincere honesty and emotion that is neither formulaic or cheesy."
-Little League Productions.
"Their delicate interplay of instruments and harmonies make it a pleasure to pass the time listening, and the rural/rustic imagery of their press photos appeals to the part of me that would love to jack it all in and downsize in a river cottage style."
-Howard, Lonesome Music
Grantura also feature on Lastfm
