Boston's Grammar releasing self-titled EP of delicate pop tomorrow!

"Grammar excels in the unexpected, as evidenced by the shimmering cut, “New World.” Audacious lyrics surround the minimalist pop track, but they’re belied by the sly beats that wrap neatly around Lindsay’s textured, dreamy cooing." - Wondering Sound

"Reminiscent of bands like Camera Obscura or early Tegan and Sara, "Sumer Skin" can help you create your own indian summer." - Surviving the Golden Age

Grammar is the project of 24-year-old Barrie Lindsay. Lindsay grew up outside of Boston and studied music theory and composition at Wesleyan in Connecticut. She formed Grammar her senior year as part of her thesis, where it took the shape of a 15-piece orchestral chamber pop group.

 

After graduating, Lindsay worked as a studio assistant for the sculptor George Sherwood and continued to write music and score short films. She joined her older brother Jack’s band as a keyboardist. As the band changed members and changed directions, they started playing Barrie’s original songs and became Grammar. She started writing songs geared toward the instrumentation of the band, focussing on electric guitar. After a year, they started playing out in Boston. In June 2014, Lindsay started putting together an EP of new songs to be released tomorrow.

Grammar’s sound moved towards a darker, dreamier, cerebral pop — always with an emphasis on melody. The texture is warm and full but intentionally sparse.

In live performance, Lindsay sings lead vocals and is backed by a group of four childhood friends, including her older brother Jack Lindsay on drums, Chris Hemberger on guitar and voice, Sammy Stewart on keyboard, and Ryan Boyer on bass and voice.

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