Al Menne Explained

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

Biography

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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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Sacher . Andrew . Great Grandpa's Alex Menne made a quarantine playlist . 14 April 2020 . . 19 August 2023.
  2. Web site: Bernstein . Jonathan . Great Grandpa's Peaceful, Easy Folk-Rock Feeling . 12 December 2019 . . 22 August 2023.
  3. Web site: Cohen . Ian . Great Grandpa: Plastic Cough . . 22 August 2023.
  4. Web site: Mandel . Leah . Great Grandpa: Four of Arrows . Pitchfork . 22 August 2023.
  5. Web site: Vettese . John . Christian Lee Hutson's contemplative charm shines in Free at Noon set . 8 April 2022 . . 22 August 2023.
  6. Web site: Freak Accident, by al Menne .
  7. Web site: Instagram .
  8. Web site: Geiger . Amy . Great Grandpa's Al Menne announces debut solo LP, shares "Kill Me" . 18 July 2023 . . 22 August 2023.
  9. Web site: Al Menne Announces Debut Album Freak Accident . . 22 August 2023.
  10. Web site: Wollen . Miranda . Al Menne Releases "Grandma's Garden" . Paste Magazine . 22 August 2023.
  11. Web site: DeVille . Chris . Al Menne (Great Grandpa) – "Kill Me" . 18 July 2023 . . 22 August 2023.