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Today, multi-genre pop crooner grentperez releases his highly anticipated EP, When We Were Younger, via Fast Friends andamp; AWAL. Driven by grentperez’s nostalgia for his childhood, When We Were Younger blends the 21-year-old singer-songwriter’s signature bossa nova with sonic staples of the 90s, transporting listeners back in time. With sparkles of the swelling strings of golden-era Hollywood, as well as clear influence from the scores of rom-coms, his production mirrors his lyrical longing for the past, but told through the lens of the seasoned storyteller and musician he is today, awakening long-dormant memories while simultaneously providing a soundtrack for new ones. 

Listen to the full EP HERE.

“This is a collection of music each relating to figures of the past, whether it be in love, loss, families and friendship,” grentperez says. “I felt that during the pandemic, staying inside my room all day made me see that things haven't been like they used to, in the days of playing games all day and having mum bring food to me because I wasn't allowed to cook my own meals. I believe that these past two years have been two rather large transitional periods for me, almost like a 'coming of age' moment, slowly becoming aware of growing up. This EP sits in a very special place in my heart, and it's something I could potentially revisit in the future, as the story of life never truly finishes.” 

Listen to new single, "Stuck On You."

As the E.P. begins, it’s like when The Wizard Of Oz goes from black-and-white to color: the intuitive and unexpected sonic detours throughout When We Were Younger are what make grentperez’s breezy pop songs feel full of life. Just take the leading single, “When The Day Is Done:” critics continue to compare their listening experience to sunshine and synesthesia, having called it a “kaleidoscopic assortment of sunny funk-fueled sounds,” (Ones To Watch), “a sun-soaked celebration of love” and an “intoxicating, irresistible smile-inducing soundtrack,” (Atwood Magazine).  

And his artistry extends beyond his musical gifts: grentperez has an eye for design. The 21-year-old sketched covers for the leading singles, “When The Day Is Done,” “Us Without Me,” and “Old With You,” and used his director’s knack for world building in crafting the visualizers for “Old With You” and “Us Without Me.”

Grentperez’s tour of North America kicked off this week at New York City’s iconic venue, Mercury Lounge, and future shows see him singing to sold out audiences across Los Angeles and San Francisco. Later this summer, grentperez will join Cavetown, mxmtoon andamp; Ricky Montgomery on the Bittersweet Daze tour, and in the fall, the crooner will set off on his biggest tour to date, spanning 20+ days across North America and Europe (which is almost sold out). See full routing below.

GRENTPEREZ TOUR ROUTING:

i’m cool i promise US Headline Tour:

May 31st - New York, NY - Mercury Lounge / SOLD OUT 

June 1st - New York, NY - Mercury Lounge / SOLD OUT

June 3rd - San Francisco, CA - Brick andamp; Mortar / SOLD OUT

June 4th - San Francisco, CA - Brick andamp; Mortar /SOLD OUT  

June 6th - Los Angeles, CA - The Echo / SOLD OUT 

7th June - Los Angeles, CA - The Echo /SOLD OUT 

Bittersweet Daze Tour: 

July 20th - Los Angeles, CA - Greek Theatre 

July 21st - San Diego, CA - Cal Coast Credit Union Open 

July 23rd - Stanford, CA - Frost Amphitheater 

July 25th - Magna, UT - Saltair 

July 26th - Denver, CO - Levitt Pavilion

July 28th - Maryland Heights, MO - St. Louis Music Park 

July 29th - Chicago, IL - The Salt Shed

July 30th - Indianapolis, IN - Rock The Ruins 

August 1st- Cleveland, OH - Jacobs Pavilion 

August 3rd - New York, NY - Summer Stage

August 4th - Philadelphia, PA - Skyline Stage at The Mann

August 5th - Worcester, MA - The Palladium Outdoors

growing up? tour

September 13th - Paris - Point Ephemere

September 14th - Cologne - Helios37

September 15th - Berlin - Badehaus

September 17th - Amsterdam - Melkweg OZ

September 20th - London - O2 Islington Academy / SOLD OUT

September 21st - Manchester - The Deaf Institute

September 22nd - Glasgow - King Tut's

September 24th - Dublin - Academy Green Room / SOLD OUT

October 20th - Portland, OR - Polaris Hall / SOLD OUT

October 21st - Seattle, WA - Neumos / SOLD OUT

October 22nd - Vancouver, BC - Vogue Theatre / SOLD OUT

October 27th - Minneapolis, MN - 7th St Entry / SOLD OUT

October 30th - Toronto, ON - Danforth Music Hall / SOLD OUT

November 3rd - Washington, DC - Union Stage / SOLD OUT

November 7th - Atlanta, GA - Aisle 5 / SOLD OUT

November 8th - Nashville, TN - Basement East / SOLD OUT

November 10th - Dallas, TX - HOB Cambridge Room / SOLD OUT

November 11th - Houston, TX - HOB Bronze Peacock / SOLD OUT

November 12th - Austin, TX - Antone's / SOLD OUT

November 14th - Phoenix, AZ - Valley Bar / SOLD OUT