![]() ![]() She was basically one of the first artists I sung musically and that would just be amazing. Brandy has always been a big piece of my musical talent. I don’t even think that I can speak about this and have enough time in my lifetime there’s so many people. You have already combined forces with some big names – SEAL, Sufjan Stevens and soon ZHU – who do you really hope to work with in the future? ![]() “Denver was one of my favorite crowds so I’m really excited to be back.” I’m mostly inspired by nature and being alone and solitude and thinking about yourself late at night and over analyzing your reactions with people – your family and friends and relationships. I guess right now if I have to compare it to the stuff I made two years ago, it’s more colorful and less black and white and brooding. A lot of my heart belongs in R&B, soul, alt-rock, UK-dub, etc. I don’t know, I’m inspired by a lot of people in a wide range of genres. Who are some artists that you would consider musical inspirations behind the album? Right now I’m in a headspace of being happy that it’s out of my system. After that process it’s like taking a deep breath. It’s similar to going through a process of excavating your inner thoughts and putting it all on the table for people to see. Some examples: 'Episode' edges toward disco, if Nile Rodgers were to take 'I Don't Feel Like Dancing' under his wing. This is why his songs all sound familiar, even when they also sound like several things at once. Tell me about the release of you debut LP, Ology in April–what’s that been like? Gallant is young enough to be moved by both, so Ology refuses to take sides in what is essentially a generational divide. Gallants Ology LP. Photo Courtesy: Gallant on Facebook I know, I just started talking about Coachella and may have lost you, but to give you an idea of how big of a deal that is: he beat out LCD Soundsytem’s reunion, Kesha’s surprise return on stage with Zedd and Bernie Sanders’ virtual introduction for Run the Jewels. Recently triumphing at Coachella (week one), Gallant and Seal performed single “Weight in Gold” and crystalized their place as the festivals finest moment according to Billboard. Executing remarkable and critically-acclaimed performances at music festivals such as SXSW and Coachella, this up-and-coming alt-R&B singer-songwriter has decisively taken the genre by storm. Denver fans of ZHU especially are about to learn of Gallant in what’s anticipated to be a groundbreaking opening performance this Thursday at the Ogden. A year later, he self-released his debut EP “Zebra.” He described the project as “a sonic diary about dealing with the aftermath of New York.With the very recent release of his first full-length album Ology in April, you may have yet to hear of Gallant–but considering the album is an incredible powerhouse of emotion, anxiety and turmoil, the LP is one of the first of 2016 that truly deserves your consideration. Rolling Stone Music Careerįollowing his graduation, Gallant moved to Los Angeles, California, to fully pursue a music career. ![]() In 2013, Gallant graduated with a degree in Music from the New York University Gallatin School of Individualized Study. While growing up, he was first inspired by R&B artists and later alternative rock. During middle school, Gallant began recording songs. He and his family moved to Columbia, Maryland, when he was in elementary school. Gallant gained recognition in 2014 after self-releasing his debut EP “Zebra.” Following the release of his debut studio album “Ology,” Gallant earned his first Grammy nomination for “Best Urban Contemporary Album.” Early LifeĬhristopher Joseph Gallant III, a.k.a Gallant, was born on November 14, 1991, in Washington, D.C. He is signed to Mind of a Genius Records and Warner Bros. Christopher Joseph Gallant III, professionally known as Gallant, is an American singer and songwriter from Columbia, Maryland. ![]()
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