Al Menne

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Al Menne is an American singer who is the lead singer of the band Great Grandpa. [1]

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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]

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References

  1. ↑ Sacher, Andrew. "Great Grandpa's Alex Menne made a quarantine playlist". BrooklynVegan . Retrieved 19 August 2023.
  2. ↑ Bernstein, Jonathan. "Great Grandpa's Peaceful, Easy Folk-Rock Feeling". Rolling Stone . Retrieved 22 August 2023.
  3. ↑ Cohen, Ian. "Great Grandpa: Plastic Cough". Pitchfork . Retrieved 22 August 2023.
  4. ↑ Mandel, Leah. "Great Grandpa: Four of Arrows". Pitchfork. Retrieved 22 August 2023.
  5. ↑ Vettese, John. "Christian Lee Hutson's contemplative charm shines in Free at Noon set". WXPN . Retrieved 22 August 2023.
  6. ↑ https://almenne.bandcamp.com/album/freak-accident
  7. ↑ https://www.instagram.com/not_al_men
  8. ↑ Geiger, Amy. "Great Grandpa's Al Menne announces debut solo LP, shares "Kill Me"". BrooklynVegan . Retrieved 22 August 2023.
  9. ↑ "Al Menne Announces Debut Album Freak Accident". Paste . Retrieved 22 August 2023.
  10. ↑ Wollen, Miranda. "Al Menne Releases "Grandma's Garden"". Paste Magazine. Retrieved 22 August 2023.
  11. ↑ DeVille, Chris. "Al Menne (Great Grandpa) – "Kill Me"". Stereogum . Retrieved 22 August 2023.
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