Grayscale (band)

Grayscale is an American alternative rock band from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.[1][3][4] Formed in 2011, the group currently features lead vocalist Collin Walsh, lead guitarist and backup vocalist Andrew Kyne, rhythm guitarist and backup vocalist Dallas Molster, bassist Nick Ventimiglia, and drummer Nick Veno.[3][5] The band formed from the Philadelphia pop punk scene, building a strong reputation and gaining steam among fans and music lovers.[6] On April 14, 2015 Grayscale released their first EP "Change" gaining much success.[6] They are currently signed to Fearless Records.

Grayscale
Background information
OriginPhiladelphia, United States
Genres
Years active2011 (2011)–present
Labels
Websitegrayscalepa.com
MembersCollin Walsh
Dallas Molster
Nick Ventimiglia
Andrew Kyne
Nick Veno

History

On March 30, 2017, it was announced that Grayscale signed to Fearless Records and released their first single off the label titled "Atlantic". It was released alongside a music video. On April 14, 2017, it was announced that Grayscale would be releasing their debut album, Adornment, via Fearless, which included their single "Atlantic". They also released another single off the album, "Beautiful Things", which was released the same day as the album announcement.

On June 1, 2017, it was announced that Grayscale would contribute a song to Punk Goes Pop Vol. 7, the newest installment of Fearless' Punk Goes... series. They covered pop singer Justin Bieber's hit song, "Love Yourself", for the album. The compilation was released on July 14, 2017, via Fearless Records. On July 19, 2017, Grayscale released a music video for their cover of "Love Yourself".

On February 12, 2018, the band released the music video for their song, "Forever Yours", through Billboard.

On March 17, 2019, Grayscale announced via their Twitter account that they had parted ways with drummer Nick Veno, citing "creative differences."[7] Veno later released a statement on his own account providing his view of the situation, which differed from the band's previous statement.[8] The band clarified that Veno would finish out playing the band's remaining tour dates with them and that more details on his departure would be released the following day. It turned out to later be a prank toward the release of a new music video for the song "If I Ever See You Again" and that Veno would not be leaving the band.[9]

On May 16, 2019, the band released a music video for their first single since Adornment, "Painkiller Weather". On June 24, 2019, the band on their social media teased what would be their second single off of Nella Vita, in the form of "In Violet" through PopCrush. They released the song and video on July 1. The band's second album Nella Vita was also announced on July 1 with a September 6, 2019 release date. Their next singles "Old Friends" and "Baby Blue" were released on August 9 and August 23, respectively. A video for "Baby Blue" premiered on August 27 through RockSound. A music video for Young was released in October 2019.[10]

In promotion for their second album, Grayscale set out on their 1st ever headlining tour, The Nella Vita Tour, across the United States along with the likes of pop punk bands Belmont (band), Bearings and Rich People. The tour spanned from September 3 in Asbury Park, New Jersey to October 5 in Philadelphia, PA.

In November 2019, the band announced that they were going on a second tour around the United States in 2020. The Nella Vita Tour Part 2 goes from January 24 in Wilmington, DE to February 27 in Lancaster, PA. The tour package included Chicago based punk band Lurk, English pop punk band WSTR (band) and Michigan based pop punk band Hot Mulligan.

In January 2020, Grayscale announced that they will headline some shows in the UK and Europe, and also open some shows for Four Year Strong.

Musical style and influences

Grayscale's style has been described as "pop punk",[1][2][4][11] as well as "blending pure, raw emotion with elements of alternative rock and punk roots".[1][6]

Tour

Headlining Tours

The Nella Vita US Tour Part 1 (September 3, 2019-October, 5th 2019)

The Nella Vita US Tour Part 2 (January 24, 2020 – February 27, 2020)

Band members

Current members[3]

  • Collin Walsh – lead vocals (2011–present)
  • Andrew Kyne – lead guitar, backing vocals (2011–present)
  • Nick Ventimiglia – bass guitar (2016–present)
  • Dallas Molster – rhythm guitar, vocals (2011–present)
  • Nick Veno – drums, percussion (2011–present)

Former members

  • Derek Parker - bass guitar (2011-2016)

Timeline

Discography

Studio albums

  • Adornment (2017)[2][3]
  • Nella Vita (2019)

EPs

  • Leaving (2013)
  • Change (2015)
  • What We're Missing (2016)

Compilation appearances

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References
  1. "Grayscale bare their souls in new EP". Retrieved July 3, 2017.
  2. "6 new pop punk bands to enjoy in the sunshine". Retrieved July 3, 2017.
  3. "Fearless Records - Grayscale". Retrieved July 3, 2017.
  4. "Grayscale explains new album Adornment". Retrieved July 3, 2017.
  5. "Grayscale Facebook Page". Retrieved July 3, 2017.
  6. "Grayscale - Anchor Eighty Eight". Retrieved July 3, 2017.
  7. "There have been some changes behind the scenes in our band..." Retrieved March 17, 2019.
  8. "Grayscale part ways with drummer Nick Veno". Retrieved March 17, 2019.
  9. "Grayscale stage drummer's departure for hilarious music video—UPDATED". Alternative Press. 2019-03-19. Retrieved 2019-03-20.
  10. Grayscale - YOUNG (Official Music Video), retrieved 2019-10-09
  11. "grayscale make pop punk catchy again". Retrieved July 3, 2017.
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