Did you spend a lot of time writing together, or did it come together more organically in the studio?Įd Droste: We’ve always gone on different writing retreats before entering the studio. I really like your previous albums, but this record feels a lot more densely layered in terms of structure, textures and the sense of colour throughout. From the sweeping four-part harmonies and sonic wanderlust of lead singles “Three Rings” and “Mourning Sound” to the virtuosic art-rock finesse of the likes of “Aquarian” and “Four Cypresses”, Painted Ruins is also easily the band’s most collaborative album to date.Īhead of the band’s first tour in almost four years – which kicks off at Dublin’s Vicar Street next week – we spoke to Ed Droste about the metamorphosis of Grizzly Bear, the necessity of downtime, the importance of collaboration, resisting the urge to become an EDM act, the visuals for their new single “Losing All Sense” – exclusively premiering below – and more. Even for an act whose music has often betrayed an uncanny devotion to small detail, it’s a masterclass in intent-drenched songwriting, brimming with exquisite tonal flourishes, experimental pop tangents, and a huge mood of import and solidarity. have just released one of the albums of the year, Painted Ruins, and it’s the sound of a band who have returned positively invigorated. Over the course of four full-length records – each as vivid and vital as the next – Grizzly Bear’s brand of carefully-crafted, harmony-driven indie rock melded nuance, musicianship, and heart like few others.ĭroste and co. Formed as the solo project of Brooklyn-based musician Ed Droste back in 2002, the band expanded to comprise guitarist and vocalist Daniel Rossen (of Department of Eagles), bassist Chris Taylor, and drummer Christopher Bear. When they quietly went on hiatus after touring their critically-devoured fourth album Shields back in 2013, no one really knew if they would hear from Grizzly Bear again.
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