GRICE (Grice Peters) is an art rock artist, singer-songwriter and producer from London. Occasionally attended Croydon Art College in South London as a teenager, where he formed under the radar art-rock bands and outfits.
His music is known for its emotional depth, vocals and harmonies, high production values and fusion of eclectic influences, including art rock, synth-pop, electronica, folk and progressive rock. He has released 7 albums on hungersleep records. He has built his reputation in progressive art-rock circles, since the release of his debut album ‘Propeller’ (MPG Awards). ‘Polarchoral’ (2022) was voted Best Album (Indie Prog Awards, NY) and was featured on PROG magazine News Editor’s top 20 albums. His instrumental album ‘one thousand birds symphony’ and film have won international awards and ‘Karl’ (Mordant Lake album) dedicated to the late Karl Wallinger won the Tribute Track of the Year Award (Lazland, 2024). His live performances are known for their intensity and stunning visual projections. His music has has been championed on BBC Radio 6 Music and BBC Introducing and has garnered airplay on radio stations in the UK, Europe & USA.
Notable collaborations include a long-standing connection and friendship with sonic innovator and keyboardist Richard Barbieri (Japan, Rain Tree Crow, Porcupine Tree) who as well as contributing to his songs, he co-produced his 2nd album 'Alexandrine'. He also has an association with percussionist, songwriter, sound designer Steve Jansen (Japan, Exit North) who contributed to his work and mixed 'alexandrine'. He has worked with the late Egyptian master perucssionist Hossam Ramzy (Peter Gabriel, Led Zeppelin/Unledded tour) who contributed to a number of releases.
Sax legend Raphael Ravenscroft (Pink Floyd, Vangelis/Blade Runner, Baker Street) featured on his first album 'propeller'and both musicians worked together on sessions (Duffy) and projects over a two year period, including ‘Santiago’ and the single ‘Forgiveness’ a tribute to Gerry Rafferty (Baker Street) featuring award-winning choir 'Tenebrae'.
The album 'propeller' (and other releases) features pedal steel guitarist B J Cole (Elton John, Marc Bolan, Scott Walker) and Italian avant trumpet player Luca Calabrese who also features on his subsequent releases.
His current 'Polarchoral band' line-up includes drummer Rob Brian (Siouxsie Sioux, Goldfrap), Al Swainger (pointless beauty) and Duncan Chave.
He recently formed' The Mordant Lake band' for a few shows to perform tracks from Mordant Lake with his brother Jim Peters on keys and blood vocals.
More recently he has collaborated with Paul Gray (The Damned, Eddie & The Hotrods) to release a double B-side under the name 'cocktail punks'.
His 7th studio album 'filter' features American guitarist/composer David Torn (David Bowie, Tony Levin, Mick Karn, David Sylvian), Richard Barbieri, Luca Calabrese, Steve Jansen and other guest musicians.
Collaborations & Contributions
- Contributions on Richard Barbieri’s solo album "Planets and Persona”.
- Co-writer and vocalist on ‘Beyond the Illusion’ by Italian musician Stefano Panunzi, featuring Tim Bowness (No-Man), Gavin Harrison (Porcupine Tree, King Crimson, The Pineapple Thief) and 'Caravaggio by Stefano Panunzi.
- Urban Vision by Nicola Lori (Fijeri) co-writer, lyrics and vocals
Production credits
PROPELLER - produced by Lee Fletcher & GRICE
ALEXANDRINE - produced by GRICE & Richard Barbieri, mixed by Steve Jansen
The Grey of Granite Stone - produced by GRICE, mixed by Gary Bromham
one thousand birds - produced by GRICE
one thousand birds symphony - produced by GRICE
POLARCHORAL - produced by GRICE
ICARUS GIRL by Siobhan McCrudden - produced by GRICE.
Live Appearances, Sessions, Interviews
Special guest on Tom Robinson’s Saturday Night show (BBC Radio 6 Music) & Interview: ‘One Thousand Birds’.
Supported Richard Barbieri on UK tour: Exeter Phoenix, The 7th Wave Festival of Electronic Music (Birmingham) & Hoxton Hall (London)
IB Expo Sweden: with Steve Hogarth (Marillion) - an impromptu appearance at the premier performance of 'Naked' (Not The Weapon but the Hand) with Richard Barbieri, David Torn, Luca Calabrese and Julie Slick.
Berlin: Culture Container and DbS Music (UKTI mission)
Oktoberfest: supported Public Service Broadcasting & Baka Beyond)g
Exeter Phoenix: supported Banco de Gaia, Art Brut (State of the Arts showcase)
Analogue to Digital Music Expo 2014 aftershow industry showcase.
Live Session on BBC Radio Devon with John Govier
Live session on PhonicFM radio | The Future Sound of Exeter
The Cavern: Indie Night
N17 Tour of Ireland
Sync
Documentaries and films: BBC2, BBC Worldwide (William and Kate: A Royal Engagement), Black Diamond films (Free Spirit, Extreme Sport), MTV, Sky, NETFLIX (Icarus) and 'MICA' film by Ismael Ferroukhi (IFI French Film Festival 2021).
