The Grimm Generation

Rank #40 Windsor, CT Rock / Acoustic / Carnal Pop

About

Members: Carmen Champagne + Jason P. Krug

Sounds Like: X (the band), maranne fathful, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, elvs costello, The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion

Bio: From the flaming wreckage of the 'Record Industry' arise The Grimm Generation.

The Grimm Generation sound has been described as “Morning After Music” and “Radio Songs For Voyeurs” though we have personally described as “If Alan Lomax and Ziggy Stardust had a baby.” It’s creepy, suburban pop-noi... See Full Bio

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“'With their odes to the illicit pleasures of suburban hook-ups and bad relationships that end ostensibly in child support payments and visitation schedules (as well as the first hand experience of “past-tense” sexual tension amongst the band’s principals and the insidious seductive balladry that marks the duo’s songwriting skills) — Windsor, CT.’s, The Grimm Generation, are taking chunks of New England captive — city-by-city with their music that's reminiscent of X, Velvet Underground with various detours into folkie-swamp blues and torch-like existential post-pop...' ”

— Vincent Bator, Examiner.Com

“'The Grimm Generation is a bare-bones musical outfit whose simple structure belies that subtle musical nuances of its music. Powered mainly on the insinuating and sultry vocals of the aptly named Carmen Champagne, the group covers territory somewhere between the stomping grounds of X and Shivaree. The lyrical content is more crepuscular than actually dark, but this twilight is the one that comes in the morning, after being out all night, either drinking or walking off the sting of a failed romance.'”

— George Lenker, MassLive.Com

“'It’s a rarity that a heretofore unknown band from the southern region of Connecticut can make an indelible impression with their debut album. But the Windsor, CT-based band, The Grimm Generation’s The Last Record Party is truly a songwriting fête that explores the not-so-shocking underbelly of suburban sexual ennui and apocalyptical romances.' ”

— Vincent Bator, Examiner.Com

“'Sultry...but raw...'”

— Local Band Review

“The Grimm Generation's 'The Book Of Day Job' selected as one of 2010's Best Songs!! ”

— Vincent Bator, Tarred and Branded

“The Grimm Generation: Certified 'PDH !' (Pretty Damn Hip) by the Hartford Advocate 4/22”

— Hartford Advocate

"It’s too raw and blues-oriented to be overly cutesy, though; it’s more Velvet Underground than Mates of State."

— Mike Sembos, The New Haven Advocate

" Lyrics are worth paying attention to, as in the closer “End of the World” when Champagne sings, “Remember the day your brother was killed, we were up in your bedroom with a shoebox full, your mom sat downstairs reading magazines and her TV Guide.” That got my attention instantly."

— Mike Sembos, The New Haven Advocate

"The Grimm Generation describes its influences as "love, lust and longing" which sounds about right: Jason P. Krug and Carmen Champagne sing together with the easy familiarity of a couple well-versed in all three ..."

— Eric Danton, Hartford Courant

"With a gentle repeating guitar lick and ghostly piano, "Hovering" is a lovely showcase for Champagne's throaty voice, which she drops to a breathy murmur. The tune is thoughtful and precise without crossing the line into fussy."

— Eric Danton, Hartford Courant

“indie eccentric”

— New Haven Advocate

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The Windsor Radio Museum presents a live event titled 'The Big Fame: a night of old radio and new songs' featuring Windsor's own The Grimm Generation and Hartford's Girlfriend Project. Submitted for your approval ... it's Saturday night and American homes bathe in the warm glow of the radio dial. Comedy, drama, variety shows gather the family around to thrill to the exploits of 'Captain Blood', catch the 'modern' sounds of 'Your Hit Parade' and laugh it up with 'The Jack Benny Show'. The Windsor Radio Museum presents an evening of sweet harmonies (courtesy of Girlfriend Project) and Radio Noir when The Grimm Generation present a tale of femme fatales and suckers with 'The Big Fame', a pairing of live drama and song. Tickets are $10, the show starts at 7:00 pm. Food provided by Get Baked and Goldburgers. Wine and beverages will be available. All within The Windsor Radio Museum, a walking history of radio and the impact it has had on our lives.
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Sills & Smith
Sometimes I'm Subtle is another gem folks. Diggin it immensely. Frank Smith
Sills & Smith
Coming Home is a melodic, rootsy wonder. Diggin your music immensely. Frank Smith
BadgerStatic
Very cool work and sound!
ABOI DOYLE
Awesome music
The Interstellar Elev...
Great playing with you guys last night! Thank you for letting us borrow your shaker. Would you like it back?