“Organ Thief” off our upcoming LP “In Human Form”

Mastering “In Human Form” w/ Howie Weinberg

Check out Howie’s Discography Here

Mixing “In Human Form” Begins Today at Future Shock Studio w/ Alex Newport

Updates on Twitter, Tumblr, and Instagram

Tracking “In Human Form” Begins Today at The Magic Shop NYC w/ Alex Newport

Updates on Twitter, Tumblr, and Instagram

Josh Hoffman (Vocals/Guitar):

1979 Gibson Les Paul (Tobacco Burst)
1969 Guild Star Fire (Red)
1979 Marshall JMP into 70′s Marshall 4×12 with Celestion Blackbacks
Pigtronix Disnortion
Electro-harmonix Holy Grail
DR Tite-Fit 11-50 Gauge Strings
Dunlop Tortex .73mm Picks
Beyerdynamic M88 Vocal Mic

Michael Ian Kirsch (Guitar):

1962 Fender Stratocaster Reissue (Sunburst)
1962 Fender Stratocaster Reissue (Black)
1965 Fender Deluxe Reverb (Vintage Blackface) into Hiwatt 4×12 w/ Celestion Blues
Orange AD30 into Orange 2×12 w/ Celestion Vintage 30s
Analogman Sunface, Beano Boost, King of Tone
Zvex Fuzz Factory
Fridgebuzzz Land of the Rising Fuzz
Black Cat OD-Fuzz
Roland RE-201 Space Echo Tape Delay
Boss DM-2, DD-6
Demeter Tremulator
TC Electronics Polytune Mini
Lehle D.Loop SGoS Effects Loop Switcher/Buffer
Loop-Master Switcher
This1smyne Switcher
DR Tite-Fit 10-46 Gauge Strings

Dunlop Gator Grip 2.0mm Picks

Tyler Krupsky (Bass):

1974 Rickenbacker 4001 Bass (White)
1969 Ampeg SVT Head into original Ampeg 8×10 Cabinet
T.Rex Bass Juice Distortion, Replica Delay
Tech 21 Sans Amp Bass Driver
Digitech Whammy Pedal
Ernie Ball Volume Pedal Jr.
Aguilar Tone Hammer Preamp/Direct Box
Boss TU-2 Tuner
DR Lo-Rider Nickel-Plated 40-100 Gauge Bass Strings
Dunlop Gator Grip 2.0mm Picks

Phil Sangiacomo (Drums):

Tama Star Classic 5 Piece Maple Drum Kit
Ludwig 14″ Black Beauty Snare Drum
Ocheltree Snare Drum
DW 5000 Kick Drum Pedals
Zildjian 14″ New Beat Hi-Hats
Zildjian 20″ K Ride
Zildjian 18″ Avedis Crash
Zildjian 20″ Rezo Crash
Vater Power 5B sticks

We’re incredibly excited to announce that we have officially booked studio-time to record our next album.

It be produced by Alex Newport (At The Drive In, The Mars Volta). Read more about Alex’s approach to recording here.

It will be recorded in New York, NY @ The Magic Shop NYC.

It will be mixed in Long Island City, NY @ Future Shock Studio.

While we are not sure how or when the album will be released, we will keep you updated on our progress as we prepare for the sessions.

Review from Fucking Nostalgic’s 1 Year Anniversary Show

The Brooklyn Academy of Music has invited us to play their stage for their Live Cafe Series.

Limited Run of 100 Cassette Demo Tapes. Purchase one Here.

Come See Grandfather @ SXSW 2012: 4 Shows

CLICK HERE FOR TOURDATES

Grandfather Opening for MonstrO @ The Acheron

Grandfather @ CMJ

Grandfather @ CMJ

Exploding in Sound Presents: Grandfather @ Bruar Falls

Grandfather featured on “Unitil My Head Explodes: Greatest Hits”, a FREE compilation from Exploding in Sound

Flyer for our last two shows of tour w/ Pile, Grass is Green and Me You Us Them.

Justin Mantooth (Bass) . Michael Ian Kirsch (Guitar) . Josh Hoffman (Vocals) . Phil Sangiacomo (Drums)

Grandfather Summer Tour 2011

Grandfather featured in SPIN Magazine: 10 Must-Hear Artists at Northside Festival

Download SPIN’s 2011 Northside Festival Soundtrack featuring Grandfather

Exploding in Sound: Grandfather Create a Masterpiece for End Times

Consequence of Sound: Listen

Grandfather will be opening for MISSION OF BURMA Live at Maxwell’s in Hoboken, NJ on Friday 01/28/11 at 8PM

Guitar Music is Dead. Long Live Guitar Music (Grandfather Mentioned at End of Article)

Grandfather featured on “Wax Unwound”, a FREE compilation from Exploding in Sound

The Flavorpill Mixtape XLVII: Daft Punk, Kid Cudi, Grandfather

Grandfather @ The Grog Shop

Grandfather in GQ Magazine (Interview with Steve Albini)

Jonathan Silverman (Bass) . Josh Hoffman (Vocals/Drums) . Michael Ian Kirsch (Guitar)

Grandfather “Why I’d Try” Record Release Party @ Cameo Art Gallery

Click Here to order “Why I’d Try” Limited Edition 12″ Vinyl (300 available)

Click Here for Session Photos from Electrical Audio

Michael Ian Kirsch (Guitar):

1962 Fender Stratocaster Reissue (Sunburst)
1962 Fender Stratocaster Reissue (Black)
1965 Fender Deluxe Reverb (Vintage Blackface) w/ Celestion Gold Speaker
Analogman Sunface, Beano Boost, King of Tone
Zvex Fuzz Factory
Fridgebuzzz Land of the Rising Fuzz
Black Cat OD-Fuzz
Boss DM-2, DD-2, DD-6
Sweetsound Mojovibe
Demeter Tremulator
Loop-Master Switchers
This1smyne Switchers and Buffer
DR Tite-Fit 10-46 Gauge Strings
Dunlop Gator Grip 2.0mm Picks

Jon Silverman (Bass):

1976 Fender P-Bass
1966 Fender Bassman (Vintage Blackface 50 watt)
2x 1×15 Cabinets w/ EVM15-L Speaker
Crowther Prunes and Custard
Pigtronix Attack/Sustain
DR Hi-Beam Bass Strings
Dunlop Gator Grip 2.0mm Picks

Josh Hoffman (Drums/Vocals):

Tama Star Classic 4 Piece Maple Drum Kit
Ludwig 14″ Black Beauty Snare Drum
DW 5000 Kick Drum Pedal
Zildjian 14″ New Beat Hi-Hats
Sabian 16″ AA Bright Crash
Zildjian 19″ A Custom Crash
Sabian 21″ HH Raw-Bell Dry Ride
Vic Firth Extreme 5B Sticks
Neumann U48 Vocal Mic

All mics through Neotek desk preamp except as noted

Drums (Kentucky):

Bass Drum Front: Beyer M380 -> 1176 Limiter Slow Release, 20:1
Bass Drum Batter: Shure SM98
Snare: Sony C37e -> NTI EQ
Rack Tom: Josephson E22s Top and Bottom
Floor Tom: Josephson E22s Top and Bottom
Overheads: Royer 122 (L&R) -> 1178 Limiter -> GML EQ + 678k + 3726k
M-S Stereo: AKG C24 M.S (0 + ∞) -> Electrical M-S Matrix
Room Ambience: Neumann CMV563 + N55k Capsules (L&R) -> 20ms Stereo Delay
Rimshot: Shure SM98 -> GML Limiter

Bass Guitar (Alcatraz):

Low: Beyer M380 -> Urei LA12 Limiter “Auto” – 3dB
High: Josephson E22s -> John Hardy M2 Preamp -> HPF 280Hz

Electric Guitar (Center Field):

Low: RCA74 (“Junior Velocity”) -> GML Preamp
High: Audio Technica Pro37 -> GML Preamp
Room Ambience: Crown PCC

Vocal (Kentucky facing Center Field):

Main: Neumann U48 -> John Hardy M2 Preamp -> 1176 Fast Release 20:1
Vocal Ambience: Crown PCC -> Expander Keyed to Vocal Mic

Electrical Audio Session Photos here
More information on Electrical Audio’s Rooms and Equipment here

Recording in Progress: Electrical Audio

PRE-ORDER OUR RECORD HERE:
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/grandfather/grandfather-why-id-try-straight-to-vinyl

In July 2010, Grandfather is going to Chicago, IL to record their debut album with engineer Steve Albini (Nirvana, Pixies) at his studio Electrical Audio.

Famed for his devotion to analog recording methods, Albini’s rigorous, discerning, and maniac fixation on unencumbered sound is precisely what we seek out.

There will be no ProTools. No reliance on digital manipulation. No overdubs or other unnecessary obstacles that create unwanted space between the performance and the recording; the listener and the music.

We will be recording directly onto 2″ tape through all analog recording gear – much of which is exclusive to Electrical Audio. The benefits of this process are tremendous, not only for pure sonic quality, but for the integrity of the performances.

We feel there is something truly special about a band recording onto tape; with its limited tracks and inimitable warmth. We feel that this unfiltered quality has been lost in the age of modern recording.