It’s a refreshingly honest and cathartic project. It peeves me when adults don’t respect someone because of their age or their youthfulness. “I wrote [the album] before quarantine and was debating for a while about when to release everything,” Dapperton explains over Zoom. What is one moment from your future you can’t wait to live?I don’t think much about the future and I don’t think much about the past.  Warning: video contains flashing lights…. I don’t like when people look at things on the surface and pretend to know everything about me or everything about a certain lyric or song or phrase. “I ended up winning the contest. He's been ours, in and out of love, next-bedroom pop boy, Generation Z indie sensation and finally emo-influenced demons slayer. In an interview with i-D, you said that it was “hard trying to be Brendan,” and that Gus represents your “true self slowly surfacing.” Is there more to Gus on Orca that we haven’t seen yet? For example, just dropping out of school with no game plan, that helped me grow up a lot faster than if I would have just stayed in school. “It’s been some nice down time where I’m not rushing onto the next thing,” he reveals. The last few years I’ve learned a lot of evil, and just learning to embrace that pain— I’ve grown with that a lot. “Weirdly, I feel like it’s actually a strong suit of mine to do those things in lockdown. GUS DAPPERTON Interviewed on January 9, 2018 Gus Dapperton’s embracingly emotive music, along with his casually bold visual style, have made him an artist to watch in the last few months. Well to be honest, I feel like I’m more like Peter Pan, but the best thing is the innocent and naive tendencies of never growing up and just embodying the purity of youth and constant learning. “Most of the time I tend to reflect on emotions that I’m feeling in the moment like love and heartbreak. Raw lyrics are paired with upbeat melodies in much of his album. Do you ever miss that old version of yourself? I kinda merge the two. Now I’m okay with growing up, I realized when I did turn from 19 to 20 I did have the same mindset and the same ideas in regards to expressing myself and acting on my imagination and creativity— that will never change for me. Kids aren’t necessarily trying to fit in, they’re just hurt when they don’t. Voir plus d'idées sur le thème Musique, Clip video, Homme. I used to always want to be forever young, like I used to want to be 19 forever because it’s the last year you can be a teenager. words. “I’m just chilling, making some music here and there when I want to with my friends.”. I think that’s wrong and maturity isn’t measured that way. Combining a stron… Combining a stron… Interview with Gus Dapperton - Bringin' it Backwards (podcast) | Listen Notes I definitely like to believe in fantastical things and I thought that this world was capable of those things when I was younger. 219.7k Followers, 293 Following, 59 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from gus (@gusdapperton) “I started listening to Odd Future when they were like 16. The 10-track compilation began as a personal project. Jess Farran The fact that they were skaters and making stuff on Garage Band made me think that it was possible to make original music.” Producing was how Dapperton first broke into the music scene. I think that’s super great. I’m not sure, but I have grown up faster than a lot of my peers because I was one of the first people to take a risk. Gus Dapperton Is a Self-Produced Artist with a Dreamy, Addictive New EP. Singer & Partner, Welcome to Schön! Read our interview here. “I think touring is going to start happening again next summer, maybe. My song went on the radio and I just knew I wanted to do this.”. I don’t mind being misunderstood, but I don’t like when people make assumptions about me that they don’t fully understand. Share This Story. He equally draws inspiration from creative rule breakers like Spooky Black and Odd Future. You’ve noted that your birth name, Brendan, is the younger version of yourself that didn’t feel fully comfortable embracing their individuality, and Gus, your self-given name, is never uncomfortable embracing their individuality. I’m quite reserved and introverted, so I don't miss that much to be honest. “I think that’s probably the most meaningful song to me,” he shares. At 14 he entered a school competition to create a song on Garage Band. First Aid Since his interview, Gus has launched an exclusive T-shirt for his new single “First Aid” which benefits United Way’s Covid-19 Fund and can be purchased through his website. Gus Dapperton first exploded on scene in 2016 as a singer, songwriter, and vibe maestro who invites you to take up residence deep inside of his subconscious. Experiencing the highs and lows of touring life as he’s worked his way up the indie ranks, ‘Orca’ finds Gus Dapperton embracing his vulnerability and coming out fighting. interview | gus dapperton Unpredictability and uncertainty suitably sum up 2020. Gus Dapperton‘s latest album ‘Orca‘ is out now. Gus Dapperton What was the hardest thing about becoming Gus? Gus Dapperton, is an American recording artist and songwriter from Warwick, New York. To me the definition of maturity has nothing to do with age, it’s just how keen you are to empathy and understanding and how that affects your reaction in a particular situation. Together with American Songwriter and Sean Ulbs of The Eiffels, we had the pleasure of interviewing Gus Dapperton over Zoom video! And now, six months later, do you feel the same way? Gus Dapperton began writing and making music after winning a songwriting contest in the eighth grade. Brendan Patrick Rica, aka Gus Dapperton, revient le 18 septembre 2020 avec un deuxième album qu’il a intitulé Orca.L’occasion pour le jeune songwriter, producteur et interprète américain, toujours très épris de sa dulcinée, d’y révéler ses dernières projections nées dans sa chambre du nord de New York. I’m self-sustainable when it comes to videos and I can make a lot of cool, interesting live performance ideas,” he says. I feel more used to them now. NECHAMKIN: [Laughs] DAPPERTON: The last song I listened to was “What Once Was” by Her’s. GUS DAPPERTON: The last song I listened to was the “I’m On Hold” song. In one of the most challenging years of our generation, it’s safe to say that mental health strains are on the rise, whilst also gaining huge momentum in terms of awareness. Here, he talked to Vogue about his new EP, his love of music videos, and why David Bowie is his ultimate style icon. That day I came home from school was the day I wanted to be a songwriter. So I think there are plenty of kids who are much more emotionally mature than adults. Sous la coupe au bol de Gus dapperton - Interview Musique Publié le 30/01/2019 A 21 ans, Gus Dapperton est le nouveau prodige de la pop new-yorkaise. I hope,” he says optimistically. Raoul Keil development. This is a much deeper mission of talking about internal pain and suffering.”, Tour life became a central theme for the 23-year old when creating Orca. Jeune mais confiant en sa vision musicale et artistique, vivant au jour le jour mais toujours maître de son destin, c’est ainsi que je décrirais Gus Dapperton. On this episode, Gus Dapperton "Opens Up" about his favorite children's book, being yourself, and being secretly ripped! In the meantime, follow him on Instagram. “She shot my favorite photo of me,” Gus says. You may also recognise Dapperton’s voice from this summer’s TikTok sensation, Supalonley  by singer Benee. talent. “She never acts like she knows me even though she does, I can see it in her face that she doesn't judge me, and I admire her artistic integrity.” Anyway let’s get to the good stuff — we’ll let them do the talking from here. Even though you make it clear that as Gus you don’t need to feel understood, what is the hardest thing about sometimes still being misunderstood? I was thinking about how, when you’re young, you’re encouraged to do things that you’re good at. Any human can find enjoyment in those things and that is magic to me. Interview: Gus Dapperton (FR) Gus backstage au Bleu Lézard. I am just really focused on the present because I don’t want to miss anything, but I honestly can’t wait to raise a family. That may be why the release of Gus Dapperton’s new album Orca couldn’t have come at a better moment. Gus Dapperton is a refreshingly original musician with style to match. There’s nothing about language that can do that, but there’s something about music and notes and harmony that can be a common ground among every human, it is truly magical. Boys By Girls x Gus Dapperton shot by Emma Anderson in NYC late June. an intimate interview with gus dapperton, by his girlfriend Photographer The worst thing would be that less and less people take you seriously in adulthood. I think that sense of hope keeps some people at peace, but that was always amazing to me just believing in something fantastical. I started to not give a fuck about anything, it was actually a weight off my shoulders. Probably every Christmas before I realized that Santa Claus wasn’t real. I think one of the biggest challenges was that the town I grew up in was so isolated, and informing my younger self that there’s so much more to life would be beneficial. Photos and Interview Jess FarranMakeup Marcelo GutierrezStylist Troy AllenArt Direction Alexa CohenProducer Edelawit Hussien. Je l’ai rencontré le mois dernier avant son concert au Bleu Lézard, dans la petite loge de la salle. I cannot wait to have a family of my own. “I haven’t been able to play the song with her live because quarantine happened, so I haven’t seen the reaction of that yet,” admits Dapperton. Miranda Bunnis, Schön! Words: Elly Watson. Stay tuned for Gus Dapperton’s new album which is due to be released later this year. I didn’t even want to spoil the fun, it was just that I enjoyed knowing that he was around and knowing that he was keeping things safe by sparking the hope of millions of children. And their closeness results in some of the most vulnerable depictions of Gus yet — Jess photographed Gus in a darker, more sinister light, compared to some of the playful shoots we’ve seen of the quirky musician in the past. I felt like before that I was evolving, and once I saw the photos I could see them as a physical form that I had evolved in to, it was a growth to my present self. We spoke to Gus Dapperton ahead of his debut album to discuss how he's captivated fans worldwide with surreal lyrics and hi-fi pop. You have to consider everything for what the world considers it, not just how it’s perceived in your hometown. exclusive has been produced by, photography. You know, just not being afraid to show your excitement and all of your quirks and passion. This site uses cookies to improve your experience. It wasn’t that hard just because it was hard trying to be Brendan, so becoming Gus was a huge relief to me. No. Fashion by Jamie Ortega. It was Jess’ idea to interview me,” Gus says. A lot of kids reached out and said that they could relate, so it felt very reassuring putting out the rest.”, Dapperton describes the vulnerable track as an ode to his sister, a central figure who has helped him through challenging times. Aug 17, 2017. I think it lingers inside of me, just things like being really shy. Do you believe in anything fantastical now to keeps that hope alive?Art and music and cinema and photos are all a language that can be received equally by any human. © Beautiful Media Ltd.2020 design. You seem to take on the persona of one of Peter Pan’s Lost Boys, what’s the best and worst thing about living inside that type of fantasy? Gus Dapperton’s music is inspired by world class cinema and heartache, but also by his girlfriend Jess Farran, who happens to be the subject of his dreamy new single “My Favorite Fish.” The two met on the set of a photo shoot for Milk Makeup, and they've been collaborating ever since. “The photos were personal so we decided to interpret them together. This Schön! No matter how many faces he has, foremost, he's a seriously skilled musician who found a way to tell his story and create his own universe, nostalgic and exciting at once, through art. Interview Blue Sky Thinking: Gus Dapperton. I would love to start playing live again.” For now, Dapperton is working on new music. What is one moment from your childhood you wish you could relive? Did you recognize yourself in them or did you have to learn to see that part of yourself?I recognized them, but that was the first time I had seen myself portrayed with such vulnerability, and I think it was just a new feeling and understanding. as ebook download + on any mobile device, by Schön! I had slowly and subconsciously been getting a grasp of that growth and evolvement before it was put in front of me. Avant son premier passage à Nantes mardi 12 février, juste avant la sortie … Magazine is now available in print at Amazon, And just feeling pain, like your whole life starts off pure, and then you slowly learn the evils of time as life goes on. So I don’t mind being misunderstood, but I don’t like when people think that they understand something about me when in reality it is a completely false and fabricated idea derivative of their own wants and needs. 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