Grafton Tanner
Grafton Tanner is an English and Film Studies double major at the University of Georgia in Athens, GA. While attending high school in Macon many moons ago, Grafton studied percussion and performed in several district, region, and state level wind ensembles. After a brief stint in music school that left him musically vapid, Grafton holed himself up in his dorm room (Reed Hall room 240), read Gravity’s Rainbow, lost his mind, and wrote the beginning songs for his now active synthrock band Space Ghost. Hoo nelly! He has a penchant for 20th Century classical music, late 70’s disco funk, avant-jazz, and soundtracks for early Disney Halloween cartoon specials (preferably on VHS format). At most hours of the day, Grafton enjoys writing poetry, eating at Keba, and saying “y’all.”
Grafton Tanner's Latest Contributions
The Grand Revision’s “Ursa Lux EP”
There is something that feels right with The Grand Revision’s Ursa Lux EP. Something that feels like a return to form. Or a return to a basic sensibility without the anxiety of having to reinvent or re-imagine. From Canton, Ohio, The Grand Revision is a rock band that manages to truly rock while still maintaining [...]
Jenn Mierau’s “hush”
“As an artist, jenn mierau could usher in a new era of well-produced, well-written gothic synth pop, something that could take the sting out of formulaic glam pop. Mierau is skillfully able to pair her sensual vocals with dissonant piano chords and create a sound all her own.” – Grafton Tanner
Chrome Sparks’ “My <3″
“My <3 is a mile-marker for the age of dubstep, chillwave, and sample-based music. It slightly graces the region of bedroom synthpop but doesn’t prominently feature the hypnagogic qualities of DIY electronica.” – Grafton Tanner
Noel Stephen and the Darlings – “Ten Years Too Late”
Noel Stephens and the Darlings show immense potential with their latest LP – Grafton Tanner
The District Attorneys – “Orders From…”
Grafton Tanner provides his take on Athens, Georgia’s The District Attorneys most recent EP “Orders From…”
Reptar’s “Oblangle Fizz, Y’all”
Grafton Tanner fills you in on one of Georgia’s most talked about underground acts for his first review with TheBlueIndian.com
