Nana Grizol

Nana Grizol
Origin	Athens, Georgia
Genres	Indie folk, indie rock, lo-fi, folk punk
Years active	2003 (2003)–present
Labels	Orange Twin, Don Giovanni, Cruisin'
Members	Theo Hilton Madeline Adams Laura Carter Jared Gandy Patrick Jennings Robbie Cucchiaro
Past members	Michael Schneeweis Lacey Jon Kate Mitchell Ian Rickert Margaret Child Emily Simpson

Nana Grizol is an American indie folk band based in Athens, Georgia, signed to Orange Twin Records. In addition to frontman Theo Hilton (Defiance, Ohio), Nana Grizol features Laura Carter (Elf Power, Neutral Milk Hotel), Robbie Cucchiaro (The Music Tapes, Neutral Milk Hotel), Jared Gandy (Witches), drummer Matte Cathcart and Kate Mitchell, Ian Rickert, Patrick Jennings and Michael Schneeweis (Michael Jordan Touchdown Pass). Solo artist Madeline Adams also appears on Love It Love It. ^[1]

Nana Grizol released their debut album, Love It Love It on May 13, 2008. ^[2] Their second album, Ruth, was released on January 10, 2010. ^{[1] [3]} Their third album Ursa Minor was released in 2017. A compilation of early recordings was released in 2019, titled Theo Zumm. Their fifth album South Somewhere Else, which was released on June 26, 2020, was announced with the release of the single Future Version. ^[4] They released their second EP Dancing Dogs on December 23, 2022.

Members

Current

• Theo Hilton – vocals, electric guitar, acoustic guitar (2003–present)
• Madeline Adams – vocals, bass (2007–present)
• Laura Carter – drums, trumpet, clarinet (2007–present)
• Matte Cathcart – drums (2007–present)
• Jared Gandy – bass, guitar (2007–present)
• Patrick Jennings – piano, rhodes (2007–present)
• Robbie Cucchiaro – trumpet, euphonium, guitar, bari sax (2009–present)

Former

• Kate Mitchell – trumpet (2007–2009)
• Ian Rickert – clarinet, harmonica (2007–2009)
• Margaret Child – glockenspiel, tambourine (2007–2009)
• Michael Schneeweis – writing (Ruth)
• Emily Simpson – vocals (Nightlights I-III+Tacoma Center 1600)
• Lacey Jon – percussion

Discography

Albums

Release Date	Title	Label	Format
May 13, 2008	Love It Love It	Orange Twin Record Company [2]	CD, LP
January 10, 2010	Ruth	Orange Twin Record Company [3]	CD, LP
March 31, 2017	Ursa Minor	Orange Twin Record Company [5]	CD, LP
June 26, 2020	South Somewhere Else	Don Giovanni Records / Arrowhawk Records [6]	CD, LP
December 23, 2022	Dancing Dogs	Cruisin Records	LP, Digital

Compilations

Release Date	Title	Label	Format
October 19, 2018	Theo Zumm	CRUISIN' RECORDS	CD, LP

EPs

Release Date	Title	Label	Format
2014	Nightlights I-III + Tacoma Center 1600	Self Released	MP3

References

1. Monger, James Christopher. "Nana Grizol Biography". Allmusic . Retrieved May 16, 2018.
2. Hilton, Robin (August 19, 2008). "Nana Grizol: 'Circles 'Round The Moon'". NPR . Retrieved May 16, 2018.
3. Frisicano, Andrew (November 2, 2009). "E6's Nana Grizol – new album, MP3 & 2009 tour dates". Brooklyn Vegan . Retrieved May 16, 2018.
4. Archived at Ghostarchive and the Wayback Machine : "Nana Grizol – Future Version (Official Music Video)". YouTube.
5. Schecter, Karina (April 23, 2017). "Nana Grizol Springs Back into Relevancy with an Incredible New Album". WRVU . Retrieved May 16, 2018.
6. Bardhan, Ashley (June 20, 2020). "South Somewhere Else". Pitchfork . Retrieved March 20, 2025.

External links

• Nana Grizol page at Orange Twin Records
• Nana Grizol Official