The work of BIG|BRAVE is becoming more and more extensive. The trio masterfully understands how to shape sounds into songs that hide a certain vulnerability under a frenetic surface. »in grief or in hope« is an innovative vision of electroacoustic sound and emotional storytelling, an inexhaustible source of overwhelming distortion and breathtaking beauty. The album marks a turning point for BIG|BRAVE towards denser, guitar-oriented compositions. With long-time touring bassist Liam Andrews (MY DISCO, Aicher) working with guitarist/vocalist Robin Wattie and guitarist Mathieu Ball in the studio for the first time, the pieces are layered with a rich tapestry of harmonies and sonic subtleties. The trio's instinctive progressions are made even more alive by live recordings, taking advantage of the gigantic and storied sound of their performances. Wattie writes: "All I could think about was grief and hope, death and life, cause and effect, shared experiences as a human being." The ensemble's tenth album, »in grief or in hope«, is a tribute to their past and at the same time a glimpse into their future. Together, the trio conveys an emotional dynamic that vividly describes the complex and deep feelings of struggle, pain and transcendence. »in grief or in hope« conveys this feeling of humanity with every gesture.