Greg Mendez

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Greg Mendez
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Greg and Veronica Mendez performing in 2024
Background information
Origin Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Genres
Occupation Singer-songwriter
Instruments
  • Guitar
  • vocals
Years active2006–present
Labels

Greg Mendez is an American indie rock musician from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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History

Mendez began making music in 2006, but put out his first full length album, Phone Records, in 2016. [1] He released an EP, Shrug, in 2017. [2] Mendez released an album in 2018 titled & Gum Trash". [3] [4] In 2023, Mendez released his latest self-titled album. [1] [5] [6] [7] Mendez's self-titled album brought him considerably more attention than prior releases. [8] Upon its release, the album was named one of "10 New Albums You Should Listen To Now" by Pitchfork. [9] In 2024, Mendez put out the single "krillin" with They Are Gutting a Body of Water and Sun Organ. [10] He also signed to Dead Oceans and released the EP First Time / Alone. [11]

Discography

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References

  1. 1 2 Hughes, Mia (May 1, 2023). "Greg Mendez Got Clean, Honed His Craft, And Made The Best Album Of His Life". Stereogum . Retrieved December 26, 2023.
  2. Mendez, Greg (April 13, 2019). "happy birthday to shrug! this came out 2 years ago today and it's still v dear to my heart". Facebook . Retrieved December 25, 2023.
  3. "Greg Mendez and Neil O'Neil (ex-Donovan Wolfington) Announce Tour, Both Release New Songs – Greg Mendez's '& Gum Trash' Out February 2nd". Circuit Sweet. January 28, 2018. Retrieved December 26, 2023.
  4. Sacher, Andrew (February 26, 2021). "Greg Mendez reflects on 1-year anniversary of 'Cherry Hell,' shares new live session". BrooklynVegan . Retrieved December 26, 2023.
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  10. Chelosky, Danielle (March 7, 2024). "They Are Gutting A Body Of Water Share New Song "krillin" Featuring Greg Mendez & SUN ORGAN". Stereogum. Retrieved March 10, 2024.
  11. Pichler, Anna (October 18, 2024). "Greg Mendez: Finding Extraordinary in the Ordinary". Paste . Retrieved October 22, 2024.