You Need to Hear Liverpool’s Alt Rock Gem, Grool, “Desire for Two”

“Desire For Two” is the first single from Liverpool-based alternative/noise rock band Grool. Composed of vocalist Beesley and drummer Carrick, this experimental artist delivers haunting lyrics that hark back to the queer experience through a raucously beautiful wall of sound.

The trip-hoppy drums nestled between the washes and bones of familiar and intricate rock staple sounds are one of the most pronounced elements of the single and the band thus far. They’re like the high from a drug-induced arrhythmia, the heartbeat pumping the blood of mind-gripping warble of industrial rock elements.

“Desire For Two” builds like a tsunami that crashes slowly and powerfully in the end; vocalist Beesley reaches you like an incoming distorted transmission from an angel through the band’s gorgeously crushing static. A beautiful unraveling of a sonic story, this is the kind of song that would make your knees weak to hear live. Be it from Beesley’s lament and piercing commentary on the violence of marginalized communities (especially women and transgender people), it sounds as though her inspiration is pulled from a compelling lived experience as a trans woman. This is the art that alchemizes pain into beauty, into a ripping hope and cathartic release.

Equal parts righteous anger released and aggressively beautiful instrumentals, it’s no wonder Grool released this song on the day of they supported Deb Googe (of My Bloody Valentine) live in Liverpool with pianist Cara Tivey back on Friday, July 10, 2026. The band has also previously supported the Orchestra (For Now), Meryl Streek, and Bruise Control.

There is intense anger in the aggressive vocals, distorted drum breaks, and bewitching structure throughout the song we will hopefully see upon more musical releases.

 

Written by Samson Winsor

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Author: Samson Winsor

Based in Salt Lake City, Samson Winsor is a media professional who has excelled the visions of small to large-scale projects and clients in music, film, and live events. He brings creative direction to life with the soul of sound, written word, and world-building production logistics as his mediums.  With strong roots in Texas, Samson's translation of media skills in the music industry accelerated his passions and career in both Salt Lake City as well as Austin as it continues to enrich his approach to production of music, film, and various media at all stages. As a proud transgender man, his dedication to uplifting the representation of queer light on-stage and behind the scenes fuels him even further explore the independents and underdogs of today's world of expression and art. Samson aims to bring people closer to theirselves, each other, and a shared inspiration that connects audiences everywhere to experience exceptional performance and authenticity. In his free time, you'll find him scouting local bakeries and record stores on slow mornings, mixing and producing music at home, traveling with a book to nature's hidden treasures, and making art with his friends.