How I Learned to Play Guitar

We had the pleasure of interviewing grentperez over Zoom video! Multi-genre pop crooner grentperez releases his highly anticipated EP, When We Were Younger, via Fast Friends & 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. 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 & 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. About grentperez: 21-year-old Australian musician grentperez is unapologetically a Gen-Z artist with an old soul. Having first found his audience on YouTube strumming guitar, singing covers and original songs, he's blossomed into an unlikely star: an unassuming and unpretentious artist inspired by the music played at family karaoke parties, as well as vintage bossa nova and modern R&B. The young songwriter is a full-fledged artist, and he's got the following to prove it: With over 250 million listens on streaming platforms, a multi-continental touring resume, and notable support from tastemakers including Triple J, NPR Music, MTV, KCRW, DIY, Wonderland, and The Line of Best Fit, grentperez is on the precipice of something big. We want to hear from you! Please email Hello@BringinitBackwards.com. www.BringinitBackwards.com #podcast #interview #bringinbackpod #grentperez #WhenWeWereYounger #NewMusic #Zoom Listen & Subscribe to BiB https://www.bringinitbackwards.com/follow/ Follow our podcast on Instagram and Twitter! https://www.facebook.com/groups/bringinbackpod Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bringin-it-backwards--4972373/support. https://bringinitbackwards.com/