Zac Rae

@grumpybeard

Sometimes grumpy, always bearded. Music maker (Death Cab, films, records…)
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Here are some moments from our ‘I Built You A Tower’ studio sessions last year. The album comes out Friday, June 5th. Pre-order + pre-save at the link in bio. Photos 1-3: @onewhoharms Photo 4: @ryanthrower
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We’ll be joining our friends @twentyonepilots at Ohio Stadium on October 17 for their hometown show in Columbus. Sign up for presale access at twentyonepilots.com/ohiostadium (link in bio). Presale: Tue, May 19 @ 10am ET General onsale: Fri, May 22 @ 10am ET
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To the surprise of no one, the artist I streamed most on Spotify was Death Cab. Over 17,000 minutes of Death Cab to be exact. Which means I’ve spent almost 2 full weeks of my life listening to them. And that’s *just* streaming. I listen to Transatlanticism & Plans in my car on CD most of the time. Yes, my old, busted car has a CD player. Here’s something I’ve never told anyone, and it’s a little sad. It started in 2023 when my cat Sammy died. I turned my car on and the cd I had in was Plans. “Marching Bands of Manhattan,” came on and hit me so hard. I just sat there in my car sobbing, letting myself get immersed in it. I’ve lost 2 of my beloved cats since then and each time I do the same thing. That song is this little catcher’s mitt that takes my sorrow. It doesn’t fix it, it just holds it, and it sits with me. Transatlanticism is my all time favorite album, and seeing it played front to back twice was so incredible. TLDR; I love Death Cab for Cutie and I can’t wait to see them again in July 💗
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The Afterparty, Lykke LI’s final album is out today! We did the songs So Happy I Could Die & Knife In The Heart back in March 2025. Love working with these people and forever grateful to be apart of it all. @lykkeli @ricknowels @grumpybeard @davesitek @geoff_swan @ilsey @colbykeyz @deansatoshireid @austindalecorona
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Wake the town and tell the people, Ziggy Marley's 'BRIGHTSIDE' is out everywhere now! Spin it, stream it, bump it to the world. Co-produced by @stephenmarley , this is a real special one folks, check it out. Some more pics from the sessions at Rebel Lion Studio @ziggymarley @stephenmarley @tuffgongworldwide @rebel_lion_studio
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Listen to my new album BRIGHTSIDE streaming TODAY. It was a journey here are some memories from that time . JAH 📷 Photos: Chilling Giving us the A/Ok Son visiting The starting lineup In the cockpit Nikka Hey People Now And for the assist One of my favorite pics She blew my mind Me and some horny people Gun finger time Riffing Uncoding Tracking gits and vocals Strings master Digging in Working shit out Team listening back Vintage guitar sounded good The producers
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I'm stoked to be able to share some images with you taken during the recording of Ziggy Marley's new album 'BRIGHTSIDE'. Setting the scene, this is the main room at @rebel_lion_studio with stage backdrops that were re-created for the 'BOB MARLEY: ONE LOVE' film. Thank you @ziggymarley for the opportunity to be present, it was an honor and privilege to be witness. 'BRIGHTSIDE' vinyl is in stores now and begins streaming on May 1st In this pic, Justin Stanley @justinstanleymusic , Adam Zimmon @adamzimmon , Zac Rae @grumpybeard , @camillabasskilla , Kenny Cash @k_cash .
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New song + music video “Punching the Flowers” out now, from our forthcoming record ‘I Built You A Tower’ out June 5th. Music video directed by @jasonllester . “Punching the Flowers” is a song about stagnation and the feeling of being imprisoned by The Known. And about the damage done when someone ventures deeper into the unknown.  Also, we’re excited to announce we’re returning to Japan this November. Tickets go on sale May 23 at 10am local time. See you there! Nov 8 Osaka, JPN  - Matsushita IMP Hall Nov 9 Tokyo, JPN - Toyosu Pit
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BarKino 177: Marcelo Callado in session [@sohoradio ; 06/04/2026] 🔊 [soon / em breve ⏳] @primalscreamofficial feat. Denise Johnson – Free [The Original Memphis Recordings]
@joeywaronker / @lukereynoldsmusic / @grumpybeard feat. @carwynellis – Caru Caru
@marimariromano – Mosquito

words from Pupillo (@pupillomusica ) Pupillo – Pupillo [Amor In Sound (@amorinsound ); 2026] 
Pupillo feat. @pedromartins93 – Mica Sonic Groove
Pupillo – Pifando

BarKino Sessions 101: Marcelo Callado (@callado.marcelo )
Marcelo Callado – Amiga lua [live in session] Marcelo Callado – Entre as estrelas [live in session] Marcelo Callado – Encanto [live in session] Marcelo Callado – Minha Cama [live in session] @roland_daniel & @pedrosa72 – Sonata @weeninfo – Does It Turn You On words from Gustavo Seabra (@gseabra_velha ) Velha – Velha [midsummer madness (@mmrecords_br ); 2026] Velha – Saudade de Ti Velha – Lâminas @kaboom23__ – O Mar e Te Amar 🎧 session produced by Marcelo Callado 🎙️ recorded at Madruga Estudio (Rio de Janeiro / RJ) #barkino #barkinosohoradio #marcelocallado #sohoradio #brazilianmusic
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Out now! I’m really honoured to be featured on ‘Proof’, the new album by Joey Waronker, Luke Reynolds & Zac Rae. I sing two songs, ‘Caru Caru’ and ‘Bywyd Arall’ and my dear friend and Rio 18 star Nina Miranda also features on ‘Thérèse Et Isabelle’. It’s always great to collaborate with likeminded musicians, especially ones of such calibre. Diolch, amigos! A word of thanks also to my friends who recorded my vocals: Aled Hughes at @stiwdiosain (‘Bywyd Arall’) and Mason Neely at Maison Neely (‘Caru Caru’). Gracias, cyfeillion!! 📸 #3 @a_w_hughes 💫
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Lots of good lately 📷: @alexdrumming
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Behind the scenes The making of BRIGHTSIDE continues 🎞️🎬 After days of rehearsals we are finally ready to start the recording process. Check it out! JAH BRIGHTSIDE out 4/18 on vinyl & cd, 5/1 digital.
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