Greg Mendez Explained
Origin: | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States |
Occupation: | Singer-songwriter |
Years Active: | 2006–present |
Greg Mendez is an American indie rock musician from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
History
Mendez began making music in 2006, but put out his first full length album, Phone Records, in 2016. He released an EP, Shrug, in 2017.[1] Mendez released an album in 2018 titled & Gum Trash".[2] [3] In 2023, Mendez released his latest self-titled album.[4] [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]
Discography
- Early Demos (2009)
- Phone Records (2016)
- ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ (2017)
- Sleepy Freak // Greg Mendez Split (2017; with Sleepy Freak)
- & Gum Trash (2018)
- Greg Mendez // Rachel Lightner Split (2018; with Rachel Lightner)
- Home Videos (2006-2018) (2018)
- Heavy Metal High (2019)
- Cherry Hell (2020)
- Live at Purgatory (2022)
- Greg Mendez (2023)
Notes and References
- Web site: 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. . 25 December 2023 . .
- Web site: 2018-01-28 . Greg Mendez and Neil O’Neil (ex-Donovan Wolfington) Announce Tour, Both Release New Songs – Greg Mendez’s ‘& Gum Trash’ Out February 2nd . 26 December 2023 . Circuit Sweet .
- Web site: Sacher . Andrew . 2021-02-26 . Greg Mendez reflects on 1-year anniversary of 'Cherry Hell,' shares new live session . 26 December 2023 . .
- Web site: Hughes . Mia . 2023-05-01 . Greg Mendez Got Clean, Honed His Craft, And Made The Best Album Of His Life . 26 December 2023 . .
- Web site: Cohen . Ian . 2023-05-08 . Greg Mendez: Greg Mendez . 26 December 2023 . .
- Web site: Mitchell . Matt . 2023-05-04 . Greg Mendez is a Haunting, Lucid Portrait of Addiction and Complicated Grief . 26 December 2023 . .
- Web site: Moody . Mark . 2023-05-04 . Greg Mendez - Greg Mendez . 26 December 2023 . .
- Web site: King . Patrick . 2023-05-15 . Have You Met Greg Mendez? . 26 December 2023 . Bandcamp Daily . Bandcamp.
- Web site: Minsker . Evan . Monroe . Jazz . 2023-05-05 . 10 New Albums You Should Listen to Now: billy woods & Kenny Segal, the Smashing Pumpkins, and More . 26 December 2023 . Pitchfork .
- Web site: Chelosky . Danielle . 2024-03-07 . They Are Gutting A Body Of Water Share New Song "krillin" Featuring Greg Mendez & SUN ORGAN . 2024-03-10 . Stereogum . en.