Al Menne
Al Menne is an American singer who is the lead singer of the band Great Grandpa.[1]
Biography[edit]
Menne formed Great Grandpa alongside Pat Goodwin, Carrie Goodwin, Cam LaFlam, and Dylan Hanwright in 2014.[2] With Great Grandpa, Menne has released two full-length albums.[3][4] In 2021, Menne began a musical relationship with singer-songwriter Christian Lee Hutson, joining Hutson on a solo headlining tour and tour opening for Bright Eyes.[5] In July 2023, Menne announced their[6][7] debut full-length album. The album, Freak Accident, was produced by Hutson, mixed by Melina Duterte (Jay Som), and features backing guitar from Meg Duffy (Hand Habits).[8] Alongside the album announcement, Menne released the song "Kill Me", featuring a music video directed by musician Chris Farren.[9] A second single from the album, titled "Grandma's Garden", featuring Hand Habits, was released in August.[10] The album was released on September 22, 2023.[11]
References[edit]
- ^ Sacher, Andrew (14 April 2020). "Great Grandpa's Alex Menne made a quarantine playlist". BrooklynVegan. Retrieved 19 August 2023.
- ^ Bernstein, Jonathan (12 December 2019). "Great Grandpa's Peaceful, Easy Folk-Rock Feeling". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 22 August 2023.
- ^ Cohen, Ian. "Great Grandpa: Plastic Cough". Pitchfork. Retrieved 22 August 2023.
- ^ Mandel, Leah. "Great Grandpa: Four of Arrows". Pitchfork. Retrieved 22 August 2023.
- ^ Vettese, John (8 April 2022). "Christian Lee Hutson's contemplative charm shines in Free at Noon set". WXPN. Retrieved 22 August 2023.
- ^ "Freak Accident, by al Menne".
- ^ "Instagram".
- ^ Geiger, Amy (18 July 2023). "Great Grandpa's Al Menne announces debut solo LP, shares "Kill Me"". BrooklynVegan. Retrieved 22 August 2023.
- ^ "Al Menne Announces Debut Album Freak Accident". Paste. Retrieved 22 August 2023.
- ^ Wollen, Miranda. "Al Menne Releases "Grandma's Garden"". Paste Magazine. Retrieved 22 August 2023.
- ^ DeVille, Chris (18 July 2023). "Al Menne (Great Grandpa) – "Kill Me"". Stereogum. Retrieved 22 August 2023.
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