Gaustad (musician)

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Gaustad
Born (2001-11-28) November 28, 2001 (age 23) [1]
United States
Genres Pop
Occupations
  • Singer
  • Songwriter
  • Music producer
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • Guitar
  • Piano
Years active2018–present
LabelsGaustad
Website gaustadofficial.com

Gaustad is an American singer and songwriter based in Los Angeles. Gaustad rose to prominence in 2018 when they launched a YouTube channel with their performance of Hozier's "Take Me to Church" which received more than 25 million views. [2] [3]

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Career

Welcome to Jupiter 1.0, their first EP, was released on April 30th, 2021. [4] Gaustad released their debut album BLKBX : wht r u hding? the same year on September 10th, 2021. The album features connections with Gaustad's charity, the BLKBX Project and addresses experiences with bullying and growing up as part of the LGBTQ+ community. [5] [6]

"93 Days", one of BLKBX's singles, featured actor Mariska Hargitay in its music video, as did "Disappear" and "The Cloud" off their 2023 album, PILLBX. [7] [8]

Gaustad's song Hero was included in Netflix's Rescued by Ruby . [9]

In June 2022, Gaustad began releasing songs off their second album, PILLBX: whts ur fantasy?. The November 2022 single "Like a Person," released early following the Colorado Springs nightclub shooting, is about Gaustad's experience as a member of the LGBTQ+ community. [10] The music video features trans activist and influencer Dylan Mulvaney.

Discography

Albums

EPs

Personal life

Gaustad is non-binary and uses they/them pronouns. [11] [12] [13] [14] Their mother is Cristina Carlino of cosmetics brand Philosophy. [15]

References

  1. ↑ @gracegaustad; (November 27, 2020). "I turn 19 tomorrow and I'm FREAKING OUT" – via Instagram.
  2. ↑ Vitagliano, Joe. "Grace Gaustad Honors Her Family And Tells Her Story On New EP, 'Welcome To Jupiter 1.0'". American Songwriter. Retrieved October 1, 2021.
  3. ↑ Valentine, Claire. "Rising Songwriter Grace Gaustad Premieres "Out Of Time" Video (Exclusive)". NYLON. Retrieved October 1, 2021.
  4. ↑ Gokhman, Roman. "PREMIERE: Grace Gaustad misses her childhood on "Freedom"". RIFF Magazine. No. March 25, 2021. Retrieved October 1, 2021.
  5. ↑ Gilchrist, Tracey (June 10, 2021). "Singer Grace Gaustad Takes on Queer Identity, Bullying in New Video". The Advocate. Retrieved October 1, 2021.
  6. ↑ Mauch, Ally (July 16, 2021). "Mariska Hargitay on How Starring in Grace Gaustad's Music Video Fits 'Seamlessly' with Her Other Work". People. Retrieved October 1, 2021.
  7. ↑ DiLaura, Cassie (August 20, 2021). "Rising Pop Artist Grace Gaustad Talks New Music and Friendship With Mentor Mariska Hargitay (Exclusive)". ET. Retrieved October 1, 2021.
  8. ↑ Calvario, Liz (June 3, 2022). "Mariska Hargitay makes cameo in Grace Gaustad's out-of-this-world 'PILLBX' trailer". TODAY. Retrieved June 16, 2022.
  9. ↑ "Grace Gaustad Talks 'Hero' Being Featured In Netflix's "Rescued by Ruby"". March 25, 2022. Retrieved June 16, 2022.
  10. ↑ @gracegaustad; (November 27, 2020). "Originally this song wasn't supposed to come out until April of next year, but in light of all of the homeless LGBTQ+ youth this year and the terrible tragedy in Colorado, I felt like I needed to put it out..." – via Instagram.
  11. ↑ "Grace Gaustad on Showcasing Nonbinary Identity Through Music | AdvocateChannel.com". advocatechannel.com. Retrieved May 29, 2023.
  12. ↑ Rogers, Mandy (January 25, 2023). "EMERGING ARTIST: Grace Gaustad". EQ Music Blog. Retrieved May 29, 2023.
  13. ↑ "Grace Gaustad on Song 'Like a Person' and Queer Mental Health | AdvocateChannel.com". advocatechannel.com. Retrieved May 29, 2023.
  14. ↑ Gaustad, Grace. "Grace Gaustad (they/them/theirs) (@GraceGaustad1)". Twitter. Retrieved May 29, 2023.
  15. ↑ "Introducing Bakeup: Reimagining Beauty in the Multiverse".
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