Alejandro Aranda

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Alejandro Aranda
Also known as
  • Scarypoolparty [1]
Born (1994-08-11) August 11, 1994 (age 29)
Pomona, California, U.S.
Genres
Instrument(s)
  • Vocals
  • guitar
  • piano
Years active2017–present
Labels

Alejandro Aranda, known by his stage name Scarypoolparty, is an American singer and musician, who was runner-up on the seventeenth season of American Idol. His debut album, Exit Form, was released on November 22, 2019. His second album, Doom Hologram, was released on September 4, 2020. His first EP, L.A., was released in 2021. Alejandro's third album, The Act of Forgiveness, was released in 2021.

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Early life

Alejandro Aranda was born on August 11, 1994, in Pomona, California.

Musically, Aranda's early influences included classical music like Ludwig van Beethoven, Johann Sebastian Bach and Frédéric Chopin, along with Dead Can Dance, Nine Inch Nails and other classical and contemporary artists.[ citation needed ]

In 2017, Aranda won Artist of the Year with CSUN and Five of Five Entertainment. It was from here that he started gaining traction in the music industry. [3]

His American Idol audition was aired March 6, 2019. He was the only contestant to play seven original songs in the show's history, even though producers encouraged him to play cover versions. [4]

American Idol

He received a private audition through someone who attended a backyard concert that he performed, and on April 6, 2019, he auditioned for the seventeenth season of American Idol in Los Angeles. Alejandro performed two original songs, "Out Loud" and "Cholo Love." Luke Bryan said, "I just feel like I'm in the presence of greatness." and "It was like watching my favorite movie that I did not want to end." Katy Perry said, "Okay Alejandro, I think you're the winner. I think you're really special. I think you're an absolute genius." [5]

His audition video was released on February 6, 2019, and as of August 2019, it had reached 14 million YouTube views. [6] On March 16, 2019, Stevie Nicks wrote on Instagram a prophecy saying he will "perform across great stages of the world" and "...let me welcome you to the grand stage that will be your home for the rest of your extraordinary life."

Aranda performed seven different original songs. [7] [8] He played "10 Years" in Hollywood Week and in the finale with an orchestra, making him the only contestant to perform four original songs in the finale of the show. [9]

EpisodeThemeSong ChoiceOriginal ArtistOrder #Result
AuditionAuditioner's Choice"Out Loud"HimselfN/AAdvanced
"Cholo Love"N/A
Hollywood Round, Round 1Contestant's Choice"Sorry" Justin Bieber N/AAdvanced
Hollywood Round, Round 2Group Performance"Go Your Own Way" (with Eddie Island,
Shawn Robinson, Drew Chambers, & Aronn Mendoza)		 Fleetwood Mac N/AAdvanced
Hollywood Round, Round 3Contestant's Choice"10 Years"HimselfN/AAdvanced
Showcase Round / Top 40Contestant's Choice"Yellow" Coldplay 21Advanced
Top 20 Solo & DuetContestant's Choice"I Fall Apart" Post Malone 16Advanced
"There Will Be a Light" (with Ben Harper) Ben Harper and The Blind Boys of Alabama 18
Top 14Contestant's Choice"One Dance" Drake 11Safe
Victory Song"Cholo Love"Himself13
Top 10Disney Night"Remember Me"from Coco 3Safe
Top 8Queen Night"Under Pressure" Queen 5Safe
Movie Duets"Mrs. Robinson" (with Walker Burroughs) Simon & Garfunkel 10
Top 6Woodstock"White Rabbit" Jefferson Airplane 5Safe
Showstoppers"Poison"Himself8
Top 5Bobby Bones' Choice"No Woman, No Cry" Bob Marley and the Wailers 3Safe
Elton John Night"Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word" Elton John 8
Hero Dedication"Blesser"Himself14
FinaleContestant's Choice"Millennial Love"Himself3Runner–up
"Tonight"Himself6
"Out Loud"Himself8

Post-American Idol

2019 to present

During the Hometown Heroes Concert in Pomona, California, the mayor of Pomona declared May 19, 2019 "Alejandro Aranda Day." [10] Following American Idol, Aranda went on a seven-date United States tour in July 2019. [11] Tickets went on sale on the morning of May 23, every show sold out in under 15 minutes. [12] American Idol judge Katy Perry jokingly begged Aranda to be a "roadie" on his tour. [11]

Aranda performed a free concert in Nashville, Tennessee on July 3, joined by Bizz & Everyday People. [8] He met Darren King at the Nashville show and being a long-time fan of MuteMath, it was an opportunity to play on the road with King and his wife, Sucre, during the 2019 Fall Tour.[ citation needed ]

He released the single, "Tonight," under the name Scarypoolparty on June 28, 2019, after signing with Hollywood Records. The song was co-written and co-produced by Twin Shadow. [13] [14] "Tonight" was performed on American Idol during the auditions as well as April 15, 2019 during the top 14 results show. On August 7, 2019, he released the song, "Cholo Love". The song was played during the audition and during the Wildcard Episode on April 15, 2019. He wrote and produced this song for Exit Form with his friend and mentor Twin Shadow. [15]

Aranda went on a 29 stop fall tour from October 10 to November 22, [16] and performed at several music festivals, including Lollapalooza in Chicago on August 3, 2019, [17] Life Is Beautiful Music & Art Festival in September 2019 [18] and Austin City Limits Music Festival in October 2019. [19]

Aranda released the single, "Diamonds," on October 4, 2019, along with a YouTube video and behind the scenes video. It was the stage for upcoming albums and a separation from the Idol image that was created and often in conflict with his emerging Scarypoolparty alter ego. [20] Exit Form, his debut album, was released on November 22, 2019. [21] He was featured on Lollapalooza's 2020 online festival, which showed previously recorded concert sets. [22]

On March 2, 2021, he released a collaborative single with Nothing,Nowhere under the stage name Scarypoolparty. [23] The song was a precursor to the EP, Los Angeles, which was released on March 26.

On August 27, 2021, Aranda released a 21-song album, The Act of Forgiveness. He collaborated with composer Rob Mathes on an 18-piece orchestra, adding orchestral arrangements on 12 of the album's tracks. [24] The Beautiful Liar Tour with X Ambassadors and Taylor Janzen began on October 15, 2021. [25] He performed six to seven songs at each show on the United States leg. Janzen opened the shows, Scarypoolparty followed, and X Ambassadors were the main act. [26]

Personal life

In an interview with Launch Left, Aranda talked about his family and the fact that he was not close to them. He is extremely private and there are not many details available about his private life. [27]

Discography

Studio albums

List of studio albums, with selected details
TitleDetailsPeak chart positions
US
Heat
[28]
Exit Form6
Doom Hologram
  • Released: September 4, 2020
  • Label: Hollywood Records
  • Format: Digital download, vinyl
The Act of Forgiveness
  • Released: August 27, 2021
Nano[ citation needed ]
  • Released: December 29, 2023
  • Label: Independent
  • Format: Digital download
Etudes for Anxiety[ citation needed ]
  • Released: January 4, 2024
  • Label: Independent
  • Format: Digital download

Extended plays

List of EP's, with selected details
TitleDetails
Los Angeles
  • Released: March 26, 2021

Singles

TitleYearAlbum
"Fading Away"[ citation needed ]2018Non-album single
"Out Loud"[ citation needed ]Exit Form
"10 Years"[ citation needed ]
"Tonight"2019
"Cholo Love"
"Diamonds"
"Return2Sender"[ citation needed ]2020Doom Hologram
"Home"[ citation needed ]2021Non-album single
"Cellphones"[ citation needed ]The Act of Forgiveness
"Universe"[ citation needed ]Los Angeles
"The Darkness"[ citation needed ]The Act of Forgiveness
"Friends"[ citation needed ]
"Poison"[ citation needed ]

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