Grayscale are closing out 2025 in style. Their deluxe edition of The Hart officially arrives today, and it feels like the moment everything they’ve built this year comes together. The original version already set the tone back in January, but The Hart (Deluxe) takes that foundation and elevates it into something warmer, bigger and packed with contributions from the artists who’ve been part of their journey.
The Philly crew have always had a knack for crafting alt rock that feels emotional without losing its spark, and the Deluxe edition doubles down on that. Every track has either been reimagined, remixed or transformed with a guest feature from friends they’ve toured with or looked up to for years. Slowly Slowly, Smallpools, Derek Sanders, The Wonder Years, Aaron Gillespie and more all jump in, turning the record into a celebration of connection as much as creativity. It’s the kind of project that reminds you why Deluxe editions exist in the first place. It adds meaning rather than extra minutes.
The big moment today is Painting Over You, a shimmering, synthy soft rock track featuring Cassadee Pope. Her vocals blend into Grayscale’s world like they’ve always belonged there. The song feels reflective but huge, dreamy but still grounded in that emotional honesty the band are known for. It’s instantly one of the standout features of the whole project.
This release lands at a time when Grayscale’s momentum is already hard to miss. Millions of streams, press support from Forbes, Rock Sound and Good Guys Press, and festival runs everywhere from Slam Dunk to Riot Fest and Firefly have kept them in constant motion. Their ‘Forever Yours’ video has passed 1.2 million views, and the year has been stacked with global touring alongside All Time Low, Gym Class Heroes, Smallpools and The Band Camino. Dropping the Deluxe edition today feels like a victory lap at the end of a landmark year.
Grayscale’s story has always been rooted in the people behind the music. Collin Walsh growing up on 90s rock with his dad. Nick picking out a drum kit at six years old. Dallas and Andrew inheriting music from family members who treated it as a legacy. That sincerity has always shaped their approach, and the Deluxe edition highlights it beautifully. These tracks sound like they were handled with care, then passed around the room to friends who each added something personal.
From the lush ambient opener to the electronica pulse of the Let Go remix, to the heavier emotional hits scattered throughout, the Deluxe album feels full without being overwhelming. Every collaboration feels thoughtful, chosen for chemistry rather than convenience. You get the sense this means just as much to the band as it does to the people listening.
Collin said recently that getting all these artists involved meant the world to them, especially since they haven’t done many features before. You can hear that excitement stitched into the album. It feels like a shared moment, a record made by a band confident in who they are but open enough to let others shape the world around them.
So with The Hart (Deluxe) officially out today, Grayscale close the year on a high. It’s a heartfelt expansion of a record that already connected deeply with their fans, and it sets up an exciting new chapter for whatever comes next. Whether you’ve been here since day one or you’re only now diving in, this release is the perfect place to fall into their universe.
