The Naked Grace Missionaries Unleash a Sonic Rebellion Against Religious Extremism ("All For Love")
LONDON, UK (January 26, 2024) – The Naked Grace Missionaries, a trailblazing band from the UK, just released their long-awaited single, "All For Love.” This unique composition delves into the dark realms of extremism and the insidious consequences of rigid religious dogma. With a lineup that includes Steinsdotter, who has a budding solo project in the electronic/alternative pop space, Fayann Smith, described by Southbank Centre as “one of the East End’s premier creatives,” and Rob Burnham, the backbone of the band with his composition and production brilliance, "All For Love" promises to be a sonic journey that transcends traditional genre boundaries.
Describing the single, the band declares: iconoclastic, satirical, irreverent, melodious, and subversive, underscoring the diverse influences woven into the fabric of their music. Listeners can expect to hear influences from dark folk, the blues, and occult rock in the new song. The lyrical theme of "All For Love" revolves around the perils of extremism and the comforting lies that underpin many dark outcomes in our world. The Naked Grace Missionaries critique rigid religious dogma, examining how it can motivate heinous acts when not tempered by prosocial ideals and genuine love for humanity.
In a world witnessing daily atrocities driven by religious differences and immovable dogma, the band believes their audience appreciates non-corporate, controversial content that speaks truth to power. Influenced by iconic artists such as Joni Mitchell, Neil Young, and Pearl Jam, The Naked Grace Missionaries draw inspiration from musicians who combine musicality with social and political awareness.
"All For Love" aims to instill in listeners an awareness of the beauty and transience of life, encouraging a move away from rigid ideologies towards mutual respect, curiosity, and love. The band challenges the notion that outsiders are threats and encourages questioning of ideologies that dehumanize others. Fans can stay up-to-date on The Naked Grace Missionaries shows and releases by following them online.
About The Naked Grace Missionaries:
“The Naked Grace Missionaries […] consists of two ethereally beautiful girls and one bearded guy singing acoustic songs inspired by The Manson Family and The Wicker Man…” - Broadly (Vice Media)
The Naked Grace Missionaries are a formidable acoustic trio delivering sermons as songs from the bible of popular and unpopular culture. Singing unheard protest songs from an unknown era, their sound is a dirt road to a tender dawn, a magick proclamation and a howl in desperate hours of the night.
Imagine late night acid soaked sing-a-longs with Charles Manson at Spahn Ranch, the final moments of The Wicker Man and the Heaven's Gate cult collide. Not afraid of the darkness, but reveling in the ecstatic, NGM is the sound of the pain of a dystopian future channeled through the unquiet ghosts of the past. The songs are crafted with the love of classic singer songwriter material we all adore from previous eras, but without a desire to replicate any particular band or style, just to be true to lush melody, challenging arrangements and intriguing concepts.
Recently signed to U.K. number one hit producer KDA’s label The 40 Records, powered by SONY’s The Orchard, NGM plan to release their official EP later this year, Glossolalia.
