Mike Gruwell’s Discography
Bog Witch “Hatter’s Mad Emporium” 
Blending neo-Victorian whimsy with psychedelic textures, ukulele, sitar, tuba, and brass, Bog Witch conjures a Wonderland that’s both whimsical and subversive. Beneath the tea parties and wordplay lies a darker message about illusion, chaos, and transformation.
I wanted to explore the darker corners of Lewis Carroll’s world — the chaos, illusion, and symbolism of women discovering power and identity. Alice’s cake is Eve’s apple. — Bog Witch
Drums recorded at GTown Studio by Mike Gruwell
Wendy DuMond – Vocals, Ukulele, and vocal synths
Mike Gruwell – Drums
Memphis Mick – Sitar
William Haubrich Brass Studio – Horns
Produced & Written by Wendy DuMond
Read reviews of Hatter’s Mad Emporium here:
— Plastic.co.uk review
— NewFire Magazine review
— Rock Era Magazine review
Bog Witch “Meet Me” 
A love song for the end of the world…
First collab playing drums with Bog Witch aka Wendy DuMond! Released on Memorial Day 2025, while we consider the fallen, maybe we also consider the profit being made from wars. It’s a trillion dollar industry. We urge you to educate yourself on who is profiting and who is paying for it.
Drums recorded at GTown Studio by Mike Gruwell
Wendy DuMond – Electric guitar, vocals, bass and synths
Mike Gruwell – Drums
Produced by Wendy DuMond and Don Sechelski
Mastered by Sid Hagan
Read reviews of Meet Me at these links:
— Plastic.co.uk review
— Groover City review
The Mcmansions “BFF” 
With love from The Mcmansions on Valentine’s Day! It’s the release of our latest single, BFF. This rocker will get you moving as Dan sings about the best of times and the worst of times with your BFF.
Released Valentine’s Day everywhere!
Written by Dan Messenger
Recorded at GTown Studio by Mike Gruwell
Mixed by Mike Gruwell
Mastered by Greg Oler
The McMansions are Dan Messenger vocals/guitar, Greg Oler lead guitar, Kevin DeVoll bass, Mike Gruwell drums.
Red Hot Empty “World of Calamity”
World of Calamity is Red Hot Empty’s first release for 2025, and it’s one of our heaviest to date!
Sara takes on this consumer world where what we can afford, what’s available and caring for the environment collides with what is manufactured. Bleh!
Recorded 2024 by Red Hot Empty
Music by Red Hot Empty
Lyrics by Sara Elliott
Mixed by Violet Hunter at Ghost Hunter Sound
Mastered by Violet Hunter & Piper Payne
Red Hot Empty is Ben Barron guitar/vocals, Sara Elliott vocals, Violet Hunter bass, Mike Gruwell drums
The Mcmansions “Invasive Species” 
Invasive Species is 10 songs from your favorite Atlanta punkadelic band, The Mcmansions! This album is a follow-up to our Four Eyes EP released earlier this year.
Invasive Species brings Greg Oler on board with The Mcmansions, smashing those guitar leads!
Recorded at GTown Studio by Mike Gruwell
Mixed by Mike Gruwell
Mastered by Greg Oler
The McMansions are Dan Messenger vocals/guitar, Greg Oler lead guitar, Kevin DeVoll bass, Mike Gruwell drums.
Red Hot Empty “True Pecking Order” 
Red Hot Empty is not letting up on the gas as this is our 5th release in 2 years. This album builds off 2 singles, Peckish and Crankshaft Sensor, released at the beginning of the year.
True Pecking Order is our most heavy and heartfelt release to date, so be sure to give this a listen! Thanks for following, we do this for you!
Recorded 2024 at GTown Studio
Mixed & Mastered by Ben Barron
Red Hot Empty is Ben Barron guitar/vocals, Sara Elliott vocals, Mike Gruwell drums
DFL “MOVEMENT” 
Originally an 8-song cassette from your favorite Eastside Hardcore punk band from Kirkland WA. Recorded at Reciprocal Recording Studios by Jack Endino on Sept. 12, 1988. The original reel tape was found in 2023 and this version has been completely remixed and remastered by Endino. DFL Movement 10″ Vinyl in the works, as well as 4 previously unreleased songs coming soon on a follow-up EP! Follow our Insta at this link for the latest from DFL.
High school straight edge melodic punk rock with an updated Jack Endino mix!
Joel Ross Vocals, Dan Johnson Guitar, Brent Anderson Bass, Mike Gruwell Drums
1. Movement
2. Stop
3. Plain Drunk
4. Seeking The Truth
5. No Worries
6. Caffeine Addict
7. Youth
8. No Pain No Gain (D.Y.S. cover)
The Mcmansions “Four Eyes”
Four Eyes, Four Guys, Four Songs, For You. The Mcmansions have released the 4-song blitz “Four Eyes” to cement the band’s new lineup for 2024. This EP is showcases our legendary Atlanta punkedelic sound.
Recorded 2024 at Monster Zero Studio & GTown Studio, with Jairo Muñoz providing lead guitar.
Mixed & Mastered by Mike Gruwell.
The McMansions are Dan Messenger vocals/guitar, Greg Oler lead guitar, Kevin DeVoll bass, Mike Gruwell drums.
Red Hot Empty “Crankshaft Sensor”
Crankshaft Sensor, by Red Hot Empty, focuses on the struggles with schizophrenia.
Recorded 2024 at GTown Studio
Mixed & Mastered by Ben Barron & Mike Gruwell
Red Hot Empty is Ben Barron guitar/vocals, Sara Elliott vocals, Larry Hogan bass, Mike Gruwell drums
Red Hot Empty “prolegomenon”
Red Hot Empty’s first-ever live show in 2022 was captured by Analog Revolution. This live album, prolegomenon, features 8 unreleased songs. Additionally, this live recording is on the B-Side of the Corridors 12″ vinyl.
It’s rare that a local band’s live performance gets pressed to vinyl. Red Hot Empty took their thrashy, politically-charged, punk rock to Gilmer Arts Playhouse in Ellijay, Georgia. The resulting chaos is forever captured in physical form. The B-side contains the band’s debut album, Corridors. Projects like this don’t happen nearly enough. Fondly reminds us of The Pill, Future Hate & Level-up-hc. ~ Record Plug Magazine April 2024
Recorded in Ellijay, GA, at Glimer Arts Playhouse.
Recorded, Mixed & Mastered by Analog Revolution
Red Hot Empty is Ben Barron guitar/vocals, Sara Elliott vocals, Larry Hogan bass, Mike Gruwell drums
Red Hot Empty “Peckish”
Red Hot Empty’s first release for 2024 hits hard with Peckish.
Recorded at GTown Studio
Mixed & Mastered by Ben Barron & Mike Gruwell
Red Hot Empty is Ben Barron guitar/vocals, Sara Elliott vocals, Larry Hogan bass, Mike Gruwell drums
Mike Gruwell “By The Numbers”
A collection of drum beats, grooves and instrumentals by Mike Gruwell. By The Numbers is the follow-up solo album to That GTown Sound.
11 rhythm-focused tracks punctuated by moody trumpet, bass and piano melodies interweaved with groovy drum breaks.
Recorded at GTown Studio
Mixed & Mastered by Jack Endino
All music written, played and recorded by Mike Gruwell
Blog on the album creation at this link
Mike Gruwell “5”
5 comes ahead of a new album by Mike Gruwell, By The Numbers.
Featuring a slow, slinky instrumental build of 5: Double Bass, Djembe, Piano, Shaker & Drums.
Recorded at GTown Studio
Mixed & Mastered by Jack Endino
Mike Gruwell: All Instruments
Red Hot Empty “Burden”
Burden EP from Red Hot Empty!
Politically charged anthems outraged at the state of our country. Dealing with issues from the houseless to police brutality, Burden awakes your brain.
Recorded at GTown Studio
Mixed by Doctor Deathray
Mastered by Ian Joseph Blanton
Released by Analog Revolution
Red Hot Empty is Ben Barron guitar/vocals, Sara Elliott vocals, Larry Hogan bass, Mike Gruwell drums
Red Hot Empty “Corridors”
Debut album from Red Hot Empty!
Angry music for angry people!
Recorded at GTown Studio & Analog Revolution
Mixed & Mastered by Doctor Deathray
Released by Analog Revolution
Red Hot Empty is Ben Barron guitar/vocals, Sara Elliott vocals, Larry Hogan bass, Mike Gruwell drums
Mike Gruwell “3”
3 is the third song from the forthcoming By The Numbers solo album.
All love to the shuffle in this freshie featuring bass, drums, piano and trumpet.
Recorded at GTown Studio
Mixed & Mastered by Jack Endino
Mike Gruwell: All Instruments
Mike Gruwell “1”
1 is the first single from the upcoming By The Numbers solo album
Groovy, melodic & explosive with bass, drums, piano, trumpet and percussion.
Recorded at GTown Studio
Mixed & Mastered by Jack Endino
Mike Gruwell: All Instruments
MIKE GRUWELL “THAT GTOWN SOUND”
11 Original Tracks
Gritty, Explosive, Raw, Dirty, Underground & Passionate. Blending a drum, bass, piano and trumpet focused sound into a hybrid of melodic jazz, punk, funk and rock. Mike’s history in the Seattle grunge scene during the 80s and 90s can be felt throughout. Seattle Engineer Guru Jack Endino mixed and mastered the album to round out the final unique sound.
Recorded at GTown Studio
Mixed & Mastered by Jack Endino
Mike Gruwell: Vocals, Drums, Percussion, Bass, Piano, Trumpet & Trombone
Nathan Gruwell: Alto Saxophone
Jamie Gruwell: Double Bass
Stephanie Gruwell: 11 Shooting Stars Ago… lyrics
BLACK MOSES “RESURRECTION”
New 4-Song Black Moses EP!
Pure ’90s Seattle Rock. Want to know what type of music was being written and played in the local clubs during the Seattle grunge explosion? Black Moses delivers a full palette of raw funk grunge rock sound that not only captures that time period but is timeless in its hard-hitting riffs, grooves, melodies and conscientious lyrics. Three songs were remastered from the original demo recordings plus a release of a new song from the now Atlanta/Seattle band. Seattle Engineer Guru Jack Endino mixed and mastered the album to give it that true Seattle sound. Available in a unique double 7″ vinyl package pressed by Kindercore Vinyl in Athens, GA.
Remixed/Remastered by Jack Endino
Carl Smith Vocals, Chad McCollum Guitar, Shawn Psachos Bass, Mike Gruwell Drums
STONE DRESDEN “THRONE OF TIN”
Stone Dresden “Throne of Tin” EP!
’90s Seattle Rock driven by one of the most talented Seattle guitar players in Chad McCollum throwing down chunky riffs and blazing solos.
Recorded in 1992 at London Bridge Studios
Rescued/Remastered by Jack Endino in 2021
Pat Tanner Vocals, Chad McCollum Guitar, Shawn Psachos Bass, Mike Gruwell Drums
Background vocals by Tony Fulgham
WANUS “THE PROMISE”
THE PROMISE cover single by WANUS
Originally by When In Rome
Drums recorded at GTown Studio
Wayne Anderson Vocals/Instruments, Mike Gruwell Drums
WANUS “DIE SUMMER DIE”
Die Summer Die single (3 versions)
Drums recorded at GTown Studio
Wayne Anderson Vocals/Instruments, Mike Gruwell Drums
Rodell Records MusicMenagerie Volume IV
Compilation CD by Adam Rodell in 1994
Recorded at Soundhouse Recording Sept. 1993
Carl Smith Vocals, Chad McCollum Guitar, Shawn Psachos Bass, Mike Gruwell Drums
Black Moses “Pain” Track #5
BLACK MOSES “BLACK MOSES” (Demo Version)
Recorded at Soundhouse Recording Sept. 1993
Rick Senechal, recording engineer
Carl Smith Vocals, Chad McCollum Guitar, Shawn Psachos Bass, Mike Gruwell Drums
1. Pain
2. My Native
3. Look Up
STONE DRESDEN “THRONE OF TIN” (Demo Version)
Recorded at London Bridge Studio in 1992
Clark Branum, recording engineer
Patrick Tanner Vocals, Chad McCollum Guitar, Shawn Psachos Bass, Mike Gruwell Drums
1. Circus Man
2. Gemini
3. Wishing Well
DFL “MOVEMENT” (Original Version)
Recorded at Reciprocal Recording Studios by Jack Endino on Sept. 12, 1988.
High school melodic punk rock at its best!
Joel Ross Vocals, Dan Johnson Guitar, Brent Anderson Bass, Mike Gruwell Drums
1. Movement
2. Stop
3. Plain Drunk
4. Seeking The Truth
5. No Worries
6. Caffeine Addict
7. Youth
8. No Pain, No Gain
DFL “DFL IS HERE!”
Steppin’ Stone and I Know Where You Live recorded at Crow Studios on Dec. 14, 1987, in 30 minutes. Everything else self-recorded during rehearsals.
This is a punk history gem narrated by Joel Ross as we all sat in his bedroom.
Joel Ross Vocals, Dan Johnson Guitar, Brent Anderson Bass, Mike Gruwell Drums
1. 5 Second Slamming Song in A Chord
2. Plain Drunk
3. (I’m Not Your) Steppin’ Stone
4. I Know Where You Live
5. Little Scooter
6. My World
7. Caffeine Addict x2
8. 99 Red Balloons