Aussie Multi-Genre Pop Artist grentperez Releases ‘When We Were Younger’ EP
“growing up?” Tour SOLD OUT in London, Dublin and North America
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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.
“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
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