1. A pop pu… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least five artists with the name Grayscale:
1. A pop punk/indie pop band from Philadelphia, PA (2011-present)
2. An American indie pop group founded in 2005 and active through the present.
3. A Gothic metal band founded in Finland in 2000.
4. A trio of 8bit/chiptune ATARI musicians from Poland. See Grayscale Project instead.
5. A Hardcore band from Semarang, Indonesia, free download and listen their EP here
1. Whether it be backseat post-coital promises between young lovers, the aftershocks of a parent’s addiction on a child, or a proclamation to celebrate life before death, these moments echo with the sincerity of a chat among best friends in the music of Grayscale. The Philadelphia quintet—Collin Walsh [vocals], Dallas Molster [guitar, vocals], Andrew Kyne [guitar], Nick Ventimiglia [bass], and Nick Veno [drums]—align nostalgic confessions, nineties alternative homage, and 21st century playlist-busting ambition on their second full-length, Nella Vita [Fearless Records]. These twelve tracks urge pensive pondering, rock catharsis, and danceable elation all at once.
2. Brit-pop influenced rock with a New Wave kiss… a mashup of U2, The Psychedelic Furs, and Pink Floyd. Straight outta Cleveland.
The Grayscale story begins with Douglas finding William through the murky soup of the Internet. They also found that they shared influences ranging from The Cure, to Snow Patrol, to U2. They rapidly assembled a catalog of alternapop gems-in-the-rough that would become their debut album, “That Flawless Flashing Day.”
Grayscale performed live as an acoustic duo while recoding “Flawless” in William’s basement. The combination of Douglas’ colorful and personal lyrics and William’s spacey melody lines formed the heart of the Grayscale sound… appealing and authentic, while still sparking a sense of whimsy.
Their follow-up album, 2010’s “Haunted Hours” was less lo-fi, but even more personal, covering everything from love, to lust, to loss, with plenty of spirituality and booze sprinkled in between. They closed out ’10 with the release of their Holiday single “What I Want for Christmas is Summer.”
Grayscale is currently at work on their third album.
3. Grayscale was born in summer 2000, as guitarist-vocalist Miika and bassplayer Matti R. were joined by drummer Janne and Guitarist Hämy. All four already had years of experience from other bands, so after only a couple of months of training and composing new songs, the band headed to studio, to record a Promo-CD. Jenni Hytönen from Janne's former band came to play session keyboards for the recording, that was titled 'The First Lament'. It contained 3 songs of dark, melodic metal and gained some good reviews.
In January 2001, the band signed a two album deal with Sound Riot Records. At that point they also decided to take Jenni as an official member, and started rehearsing and composing new songs for the album. Also, at that point, a new vocalist, Lasse Harma was taken in the band, to sing the clean parts while Miika was still doing the parts that needed "rawer" interpretation. With the highest budget of Sound Riot, the album was recorded at LaLa Studios and mastered at Finnvox Studios with well-known producers. The 9 songs of Grayscale's debut album "When The Ghosts Are Gone" are dark and desperate, yet catchy. Full of melody and emotion and a haunting atmosphere...
The debut was released june 10th 2002, and got some nice reviews. Some gigs were also played around Finland during autumn/winter 2002, to promote the album.
Dirty Bombs
Grayscale Lyrics
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Try being different, try to lose control
Try stomping puddles, let yourself get soaked
If you don't see the sun, you′ll never grow
Listen to Elvis, try some rock n' roll
That kinda thing will marinate your soul
Try harder drugs with friends when you get old
There's never push without some pull
I hate the people that you′re hanging with
And how you let ′em get inside your head
Let's find some peace instead of arguing
Can′t you find something else that's better than
Those dirty bombs that you′re playing with
Those dirty bombs that you're playing with
Why do you still go on the internet?
Who gives a fuck of what those people think?
Just lonely souls that you never met
Why do you play with all of that?
I hate the people that you′re hanging with
And how you let 'em get inside your head
Let's find some peace instead of arguing
Can′t you find something else that′s better than
Those dirty bombs that you're playing with
Those dirty bombs that you′re playing with
Why's everybody try to play pretend?
Just be yourself, it′s not so bad
I hate the people that you're hanging with
And how you let ′em get inside your head
Let's find some peace instead of arguing
Can't you find something else that′s better than
Those dirty bombs that you′re playing with
Those dirty bombs that you're playing with
The lyrics of Grayscale's "Dirty Bombs" seem to be a cautionary tale about the dangers of giving into peer pressure and getting caught up in destructive behaviors. The first verse encourages the listener to try new things and step out of their comfort zone, but also warns against going too far and hurting oneself in the process. The mention of drugs and the line "there's never push without some pull" seem to suggest the idea that people give into temptation and make bad choices when they're looking for a way to fit in with their peers. The chorus then accuses the listener of hanging out with the wrong crowd and getting caught up in dangerous activities, rather than focusing on finding happiness and peace.
The second verse seems to specifically call out the dangers of social media and online relationships. The lyrics advise the listener to stop caring about the opinions of strangers on the internet and focus on building real, meaningful connections with people in their life. Once again, the chorus repeats the message that the listener needs to stop playing with dangerous "dirty bombs" and instead seek out more fulfilling and positive experiences.
Overall, "Dirty Bombs" is an anthem for anyone who feels like they're being dragged down by negative influences and unhealthy behaviors. The song encourages the listener to think for themselves, make their own choices, and surround themselves with people who lift them up instead of tearing them down.
Line by Line Meaning
Why are you scared of things that you don′t know?
Why do you fear the unknown?
Try being different, try to lose control
Experiment with different lifestyles and relinquish your hold on routine.
Try stomping puddles, let yourself get soaked
Engage in childlike activities and let yourself fully immerse in the experience.
If you don't see the sun, you′ll never grow
You need light, exposure to growth and expansion.
Listen to Elvis, try some rock n' roll
Listen to diverse music genres and broaden your horizons.
That kinda thing will marinate your soul
Music has a profound impact on the soul.
Try harder drugs with friends when you get old
Explore boundaries and the unknown but only in moderation and safety.
There's never push without some pull
Everything has an equal and opposite reaction.
Why do you still go on the internet?
Why do you rely on others' online opinions?
Who gives a fuck of what those people think?
Why are you concerned with the opinions of people you don't know?
Just lonely souls that you never met
People online are strangers who may not be who they appear.
Why do you play with all of that?
Why do you engage in online activities that offer little fulfillment?
Why's everybody try to play pretend?
Why do people try to conform to societal expectations?
Just be yourself, it′s not so bad
Embrace individuality and be true to oneself.
I hate the people that you're hanging with
I dislike the negative influence of your associates.
And how you let ′em get inside your head
I disapprove of how your peers have a negative impact on your thoughts.
Let's find some peace instead of arguing
Let's work towards resolving conflict and finding inner peace.
Can′t you find something else that′s better than
Can't you find a more meaningful activity or friendship?
Those dirty bombs that you're playing with
Those negative habits or influences you partake in.
Those dirty bombs that you′re playing with
Those negative habits or influences you partake in.
Writer(s): Andrew Clark Kyne, Nicholas Joseph Veno, Collin Patrick Walsh, William Dallas Molster, Nicholas Ciro Ventimiglia
Contributed by Isaac P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Jessica Flores
Why are you scared of things that you don't know?
Try being different, try to lose control
Try stomping puddles let yourself get soaked
If you don't see the sun, you'll never grow
Listen to Elvis, try some rock-'n-roll
That kinda thing will marinate your soul
Try harder drugs with friends when you get old
There's never push without some pull
I hate the people that you hang with
And how you let them get inside your head
Let's find some peace instead of arguing
Can't you find something else that's better than
Those dirty bombs that you play with
Those dirty bombs that you play with
Why do you still go on the internet?
Who gives a fuck what those people think?
Just lonely souls that you never met
Why do you play with all of that?
I hate the people that you hang with
And how you let them get inside your head
Let's find some peace instead of arguing
Can't you find something else that's better than
Those dirty bombs that you play with
Those dirty bombs that you play with
Why is everybody tryna play pretend?
Just be yourself, it's not so bad
I hate the people that you hang with
And how you let them get inside your head
Let's find some peace instead of arguing
Can't you find something else that's better than
Those dirty bombs that you play with
Those dirty bombs that you play with
Brandon Reich
Everything Grayscale releases is gold.
Cowboysfannv Models
I love Grayscale. They’ve got all kinds of moods but still keep their rock-feel and they always sound so good.
Jacob Boschert
I don't think they'll ever top Adornment for me personally but I have a feeling this album is definitely going to be my second favorite release by them if the rest of the album is this good
Shauna Crowley
I saw Grayscale open for The Maine awhile back and saw them on their own tour 2019 and got to talk with them on that tour. They are super amazing and loving the new music.
Jake Giuliano
Oh the Maine was fun to see live!
Shauna Crowley
Yes. I love The Maine and Grayscale live. I Sam seeing them both again in August for Sad Summer fest
Bananafeet
I was there for their Austin show, it was fantastic
Irish Cacodemon
Saw them both at Sad Summer Festival, became fans near instantly
Shauna Crowley
I saw them both multiple times and seeing them next week on sad summer fest. So excited to see them live again.
Tommy Slater
This band will be and are so much bigger than a prototypical pop punk band. They are about to explode with this album. Time to go to the stratosphere. This is the launch.