The Brooklyn five-piece embraces an indie pop sound rich with echo pedals, tribal beats, electro-acoustic soundscapes and classical orchestrations. The band is fronted by new-classical composer Grayson Sanders, whose vocals have been compared to Robin Pecknold of Fleet Foxes, and Jim James of My Morning Jacket.

The moniker of Philadelphia, PA.’s Andrew Balasia, Gracie is one of those artists who can get under your skin. We mean that in a flattering sense, of course. Gracie’s For Summer EP, released in June on Absent Fever, leaves an undeniable impression on the listener. Tracks like “For Dylan, From Africa” and “Untitled” are brooding but bright electro-infused shoe gaze which build, layer-upon-layer, from ambient noise to orchestral sounding crescendos. “Sisters” is the first track from Gracie’s forthcoming Treehouse LP. The haunting vocals and the bellowing bass on “Sisters” combine for an overwhelming sensation, all the while remaining organic and natural in its execution. Though not always immediately revealed, Gracie’s music is inspired and absorbing, a wealth of sound worth diving into. Treehouse will be released in January 2012 via Small Plates Records.

"It’s hard to describe when an electronic musician makes a leap toward humanity. The line is so thin, so arguable that I’d challenge anyone to debate it’s very existence. But, for however hazy quantifying that quality may be, there’s always a deep dark feeling in my gut when I feel it true. It’s a feeling stuck somewhere between the epic nostalgia and next line of coke. Philadelphia based, Tours, has it. And when you got it, flaunt it."