Mar 28, 2023 By Caleb Campbell

Richmond-based outfit Gnawing first began as a solo project for singer/songwriter John Russell before growing into a full band with the addition of Christian Monroe and Chris Matz. The newfound trio expanded the band’s sound to encompass shades of ‘60s cosmic country and ‘90s alt rock touchstones, layering striking lyricism over fuzzed-out riffs. The band debuted on the Refresh Records roster with their 2020 EP Shaky, followed in 2021 by their full-length record You Freak Me Out. More