Boston based folk-Americana singer-songwriter Grace Givertz is back with her first new single in nearly four years. “Espionage” grapples with the idea that you are trying to fix or maintain a relationship in an effort that may just be one-sided and doomed from the start. Upon coming to terms with those ideas, one must also move on from these experiences and make room for more, something Givertz deftly illustrates on her new single. 

“‘Espionage’ was written at the moment I realized that sometimes relationships don’t come to a bitter and painful end–they’ve just run their course,” Givertz shares. “It’s a song about coming to terms with the truth that there’s no way to fill the cracks in a foundation that was never built.” It’s easy to succumb to this hopeless feeling of being unable to repair a faulty connection, but Givertz doesn’t allow the listener to get bogged down. There is a perpetually hopeful and comforting warmth to Givertz’ music, something fans got to know and love with her 2019 debut album Year of the Horse. As she gears up for the long-awaited sophomore release which is due sometime next year, Givertz’ sound remains tragically beautiful and warm but feels more refined and matured. An acoustic guitar, banjo and a violin are all that’s needed to provide a lush backdrop for Givertz’ rich tones and crisp falsettos.

In the years since her debut album was released, Givertz has managed to cement herself as one of Greater Boston’s most beloved talents. Having performed throughout the city, one thing has become quite clear: if Grace Givertz is performing, it’s going to be a good show. However, even when she isn’t performing, the creative drive continues as Givertz can also be found selling her homemade jewelry line Gracie Makes Things at various markets/pop-ups around the city. She makes earrings out of tiny objects, and she makes us cry with her emotionally complex songwriting. So get ready, because if this new single is any indication, fans are in for a beautiful collection of songs from Ms. Givertz. Listen to the new single below and keep an eye out for more updates from Grace ahead of her second full length release next year. 

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