Al Menne

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

History

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]

References
  1. Sacher, Andrew. "Great Grandpa's Alex Menne made a quarantine playlist". BrooklynVegan. Retrieved 19 August 2023.
  2. Bernstein, Jonathan. "Great Grandpa's Peaceful, Easy Folk-Rock Feeling". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 22 August 2023.
  3. Cohen, Ian. "Great Grandpa: Plastic Cough". Pitchfork. Retrieved 22 August 2023.
  4. Mandel, Leah. "Great Grandpa: Four of Arrows". Pitchfork. Retrieved 22 August 2023.
  5. Vettese, John. "Christian Lee Hutson's contemplative charm shines in Free at Noon set". WXPN. Retrieved 22 August 2023.
  6. https://almenne.bandcamp.com/album/freak-accident
  7. https://www.instagram.com/not_al_men
  8. Geiger, Amy. "Great Grandpa's Al Menne announces debut solo LP, shares "Kill Me"". BrooklynVegan. Retrieved 22 August 2023.
  9. "Al Menne Announces Debut Album Freak Accident". Paste. Retrieved 22 August 2023.
  10. Wollen, Miranda. "Al Menne Releases "Grandma's Garden"". Paste Magazine. Retrieved 22 August 2023.
  11. DeVille, Chris. "Al Menne (Great Grandpa) – "Kill Me"". Stereogum. Retrieved 22 August 2023.
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