He may claim to “hold my liquor like the saints do”, but it is only so he can be a sinner. The highlights on this album reveal the singer suffers from irresponsibility and immaturity, which makes him reckless and willing to take chances despite his internal reservations. Here, Gallant comes off as more of a Goofus. Prince’s narrators were confident, which befits a man who claimed a royal title (okay, it was also his real first name). While there are many musical similarities between Gallant and Prince, especially in the sound of their voices and the ways in which they sing in the off-beat for rhythm, they have very different personae. Even today’s newest artists find much value to be found in the Purple One’s music. It just shows what a big wake Prince left behind. Let me be clear: Ology, Gallant’s debut disc has been two years in the making and released before Prince was reported ill (so it is not an attempt to cash-in). Gallant deserves credit for learning from the best. She was basically one of the first artists I sung musically and that would just be amazing.It’s a little strange to hear someone as young (24 years old) as Gallant sound so similar to Prince circa before Gallant was even born. 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. Tell me about the release of you debut LP, Ology in April–what’s that been like? 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. 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.
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