Tag: Jack Grelle

LISTEN: Jack Grelle, “Mess of Love”

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Artist: Jack Grelle
Hometown: St. Louis, Missouri
Song: “Mess of Love”
Album: If Not Forever
Release Date: April 17, 2020
Label: Jack Grelle Music

In Their Words: “This is a breakup song without any finger-pointing… where two people are both coming to grips with a change in life and trying to adjust to new chapters. I was listening to a lot of Elvis Costello’s early records when I wrote this tune. I wanted to blend classic honky-tonk with power pop elements. Devin Frank, who played bass on the album, came up with the harmony guitar parts on the chorus along with the lead guitar player, Josh Cochran. It added an overall feel that brought all those elements together and really made the song.” — Jack Grelle

Photo credit: Nate Burrell

LISTEN: Jack Grelle, ‘Hearts for Mine’

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Artist: Jack Grelle
Hometown: St. Louis, MO
Song: "Hearts for Mine"
Album: Got Dressed Up to Be Let Down
Release Date: October 28
Label: Big Muddy Records

In Their Words: "This is a reflection song. The conversation everyone has with themselves while being in a relationship. Questioning the situation you are in. Often times, we project our own insecurities onto our significant other, blaming them and not ourselves for any shortcomings or imperfections. It's about taking responsibility and being honest and accountable for our own emotions. It's a hard thing to do. 'No, you ain't crazy. I'll come clean.'

Musically, 'Hearts for Mine' is influenced by the Range Rats record. It is a Dead Moon country record from 1986. I wanted it to be a bit rock 'n' roll." — Jack Grelle

Photo credit: Nate Burrell