Tag: Grace Farriss

Posted on by Lauren Katulka

“Grace” – Grace Farriss

You might not know the music of Grace Farriss yet, but her musical pedigree is sure to raise expectations. The daughter of INXS legend Andrew Farriss has stepped into the spotlight with the release of her debut album, Grace.

The album opens with the lead single “All the People,” a poppy delight with a little vintage flair. As the next floor filler “Dancing How I Feel” started up, I started to feel like I had a handle on who Grace Farriss is. With her pleasant voice and pop leanings, I started to imagine she could be the next Kylie Minogue.

The retro vibes kept coming with “Studio 54” and “Star,” but these tracks were turning points for me. I started to realise Grace is much more than simply a pop princess who’s listened to a few old records. “Studio 54” adds a little funk and psychedelia to her sound. “Star” is an unashamed homage to David Bowie which showcases Grace’s rock edge. There’s so much more depth here than I’d anticipated.

“I Love You” shows Grace’s softer side. With simple strings and piano accompanying her, this stripped-back ballad really showcases Grace’s voice and vulnerability. “Opieland” and “Women of the World” are natural follow-ups, dreamy numbers with folky sensibilities that make Grace seem far less mainstream than I first thought.

“Water Under A Bridge” may be my favourite song on the album. After so many delicate numbers, this rocking track seems even ballsier. I’d love to hear Grace playing in this bold, bluesy space more.

By the trippy closer “Interstellar Love,” I knew there was much more than Grace Farriss than I first thought. She’s capable of producing some very catchy pop music, but her understanding and passion for all genres makes her music much more interesting than the tunes from most radio darlings. Grace sees her experimenting with so many different sounds and proving she can confidently play with them all. I’m not sure whether she’s still finding her niche or she refuses to be pigeonholed. Either way, the music she’s making shows she’s a real talent in her own right.

Grace is out now.

Images used with permission from Grace Farriss

Posted on by Lauren Katulka

Grace Farriss Releases Funky First Single, “All The People”

Grace Farriss is the daughter of INXS legend Andrew Farriss, so it should come as no surprise that she’s got some serious musical chops. Her first offering is “All the People,” a fun and funky little number that is just the thing we need to make the world seem brighter.

“’All The People’ came about while I was thinking deeply about the larger and more worldly aspects of life,” Grace explained. “The chord progression and rhythm of the song came first, very strongly, and then I put the melody and the lyrics over the top at the same time. I ended up singing the ‘All The People’ lyrics unknowingly and the meaning became more obvious the more the song took life.”

She’s much more than just a voice. Grace is also a songwriter, composer, multi-instrumentalist, and producer. As if her musical talents weren’t enough, she’s releasing a book, “Poetry, Sayings and Stories” later this year. She’s also a painter, an ambassador for the Jane Goodall Institute and SeaShepherd, and she founded her own environmental institute, The Grace Earth Organisation. In addition, she’s studying her Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine. Is there anything this woman can’t do?

“All the People” comes from her new album, Grace, which will drop later this year. It features some of the world’s best musicians, including Matt Johnson (Jeff Buckley) on drums, Joey Waronker (Beck) on drums, Abe Rounds (Andrew Bird, Meshell Ndegeocello, Birds of Prey Score) on drums, Benji Lysaght (Adele, Father John Misty) on guitar, Ralph Carney (Tom Waits, Elvis Costello and the B-52’s) on saxophone, John Kirby (Solange) on keys, and Todd M. Simon (Angel City All-Star Brass Band) on horns. It definitely sounds like one to listen out for!

Image used with permission from On the Map PR