What we do: Facilitate campus music scene and provide music practice space
Where: in Gardner, the basement of Main.
A bit of history
Freesound was co-founded in 1998 by Jesse McClelland and Garrett Shelton, both from the class of 2001. It emerged as a response to the existing music scene at Grinnell, aiming to foster a more inclusive, diverse, and transgressive subculture on campus. Driven by a DIY spirit and a focus on alternative and indie music, Freesound provided a platform for various musicians and bands to perform, practice, and record. Its inception was part of a broader movement challenging the existing musical and cultural norms within the college community.
Current Freesound Managers
Nic Grofsorean (bio to come).
Phukao Prommolmard (bio to come).
Oliver Wolfe started at Freesound in the Spring of 2023. He plays the guitar and loves all kinds of music, but is particularly passionate for indie rock (Her’s, Mac Demarco, Peach Pit, No Vacation). He became a Freesound manager to encourage the music scene at Grinnell! (701)215-3302