Intrinsic Gray is a progressive rock project built on contrast-where atmosphere, dynamics, and intentional composition create music that unfolds with depth and restraint.
Intrinsic Gray is a progressive rock project rooted in contrast-where melody and intensity coexist, and emotion is explored without excess. The music lives in the spaces between light and shadow, blending atmospheric textures, driving rhythms, and thoughtful composition into a sound that is both expansive and grounded.
Drawing from progressive rock traditions while avoiding genre cliques, Intrinsic Gray focuses on mood, dynamics, and musical storytelling. Songs are built with intention-allowing arrangements to breathe, evolve, and unfold naturally rather than relying on repetition or formula.
At its core, Intrinsic Gray is about balance: structure and freedom, power and restraint, clarity and ambiguity. The result is music that invites repeated listening, revealing deeper layers with each pass.
Intrinsic Gray stands apart as a project for listeners who appreciate depth, musicianship, and emotional resonance-music that doesn’t demand attention, but earns it.
Band Bio
Intrinsic Gray is a Colorado progressive rock band Hometown Denver, CO Band Members John Burrows: Lead Bass, Sam Irving: Lead Guitar, Mike Perlovsky: Lead Guitar, Erik Livesay: Lead Vocals, Dino Cuneo: Lead Drums
John Burrows
Lead Bass
John Burrows anchors Intrinsic Gray with a deep, articulate low-end that drives both groove and atmosphere. Blending precision with feel, his playing moves effortlessly between complex rhythmic passages and melodic counterlines. His tone and touch provide the foundation that allows the band’s dynamic shifts and layered arrangements to breath and expand.
Sam Irving
Lead Guitar
Sam Irving brings dynamic range and tonal depth to Intrinsic Gray’s sound. Balancing tight rhythmic structure with expressive lead work, his playing shifts seamlessly between driving riffs and melodic phrasing. His ability to layer texture and precision gives the band its distinctive edge while keeping the music powerful and fluid.
Erik Livesay
Lead Vocals
Erik Livesay delivers the emotional core of Intrinsic Gray with a commanding vocal presence and expressive range. Moving effortlessly between power and restraint, his voice carries both intensity and nuance across the band’s shifting dynamics. Whether soaring above driving passages or drawing listeners into quieter moments, Erik’s performance anchors the band’s identity with clarity and conviction.
Mike Perlovsky
Lead Guitars
Mike Perlovsky brings precision, fluidity, and expressive depth to Intrinsic Gray’s sound. His lead work blends technical control with melodic instinct, moving seamlessly between intricate phrasing and soaring passages, Whether crafting atmospheric textures or delivering commanding solos, Mike’s guitar voice adds both complexity and clarity to the band’s evolving sonic landscape.
Dino Cuneo
Lead Drums
Dino Cuneo provides the rhythmic foundation of Intrinsic Gray with a dynamic and controlled approach behind the kit. Blending power with precision, his playing moves comfortably between complex patterns and driving grooves. With decades of performance and recording experience, Dino’s sense of feel and structure anchors the band’s evolving sound while allowing the music to expand naturally.
Featured Album
Five expansive compositions
No filler-just immersive, long-form progressive bliss built to unfold, evolve, and resonate.
A bold progressive statement built on layered textures, dynamic shifts, and immersive composition. Intrinsic Gray delivers depth and intensity across five expansive pieces – available in high-quality digital download or physical CD.
Track Listing
- Outwith Persona
- Carapace
- Worthy Of Mention
- Encumbered
- Lucid
Outwith Persona
Encumbered
Carapace
Studio Session
Recorded during the sessions for the album, this clip offers a glimpse into the process and precision that shape Intrinsic Gray’s immersive sound.
Live Performance
Captured in a live setting, this performance reveals the energy, dynamics, and interaction that bring Intrinsic Gray’s music to life on stage.