What is Nettlemouth?
It's a question, a dichotomy. Combining a refusal to accept without questioning with an optimism for the future, Nettlemouth captures the feelings of a generation. Calling on diverse influences from many musical traditions the Nettlemouth sound with intriguing rhythms, driving beats and intricate arrangements challenges the listener to categorise or pigeon-hole the music. Just when you think you understand Nettlemouth it will surprise you with a twist and turn and take you in new direction entirelyWho is Nettlemouth?
Nettlemouth is the artistic vehicle created by Tom Grashion, Berkshire-based composer and performer. With his musical roots anchored in the discipline of drumming Tom delivers a rhythmic freshness to the Nettlemouth sound. Using electronic and acoustic elements has always been a Nettlemouth signature and Tom has collaborated with many musicians spanning a wide range of genres both live and in the studio over the past three years. Tom has also found performance outlets for his drumming skills with a number of indie bands and also as a session drummer for a variety of engagements. However the Nettlemouth project is his passion. Whether Tom is Nettlemouth or Nettlemouth is Tom is a question that can't be answered and as such best sums up Nettlemouth.