Quarantunes: A playlist by Scarypoolparty
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Alejandro Aranda returns Friday with his second full-length as Scarypoolparty, the concept album “Doom Hologram” — and plays a drive-in show in O.C. to celebrate. In today’s QUARANTUNES, he shares how he’s doing during lockdown and a playlist that’ll rock your world.
THE LATEST FROM SCARYPOOLPARTY
As Scarypoolparty, Alejandro Aranda has rocketed from busking dishwasher to “American Idol” sensation with affecting acoustic songs to arena-ready electronic rockers, as evidenced by his 2019 album “Exit Form.” He returns on Friday with “Doom Hologram,” and even deeper dive into the world of orchestrated electro-rock, nu-metal and heavy pop. “‘Doom Hologram’ is a story from beginning to end,” Aranda says. “It is a conceptual piece of music that spans from classical to pop to metal.” Check out the album’s ethereal lead track “Return2Sender” below, along with the video, released in March, for “Millennial Love” from his 2019 album.
The 26-year-old celebrates the release with a drive-in show Friday night at the Grove of Anaheim as part of the Drive-In OC series.
HOW ARE YOU HOLDING UP AND WHAT ARE YOU DOING TO MANAGE THE ‘STAY AT HOME’ EDICT?
Honestly, I’m just watching a lot of Netflix and anime, making music and going on walks to keep the mind busy.
WHAT ARE YOU MOST LOOKING FORWARD TO WHEN THIS IS OVER?
Going on tour!!!!!!
ANYTHING WE SHOULD KNOW ABOUT THIS PLAYLIST?
The vibe of this playlist is kind of loud and heavy, but also has some chill elements to it. It’s the mix of songs that I tend to rotate on my Spotify playlists.
The playlist reflects all the influences this genius incorporates into his music. From Oscar Peterson, Nick Drake, Modern Cool, King Krule…..you hear it all in his music, but yet it his music. I’ve never heard a musician that composes and performs in so many genre and does it amazingly well. He came from another world to bless us with his talent I think.
Thanks for this glimpse, into this magically talented artist! Scarypoolparty is phenomenal at weaving different genres and making amazing music. He, easily moves from acoustic, piano to industrial rock…and, it’s not a wonder that it’s so easy to be blown away by his diverse and creative Genius. I loved Exit Form and I am counting the days until Doom Hologram, get’s released.
Scarypoolparty is the most exciting, intriguing and diverse artist of my lifetime. Discovering him in 2019 was like hitting the jackpot! His music challenges me with its delicious melodic layers and leaves me astounded, sometimes in a weeping pile and sometimes bursting with exuberant adrenaline! Best new artist? I believe so!!
SPP has made such a personal impact on my life ! The world isn’t ready for his talent and creativity! He’s spectacular, stellar and soars to new musical and visual heights each time I hear or see him!