Gunnar Patrick Gehl, also known as Gunnar (stylized in all caps), is an American singer-songwriter. He released his debut single "Ocean Blue" in October 2018. Gehl was the opening act of PrettyMuch's North American Funktion Tour. His first EP, One Second of One Day, was released in October 2020, and his debut album, Best Mistake, was released in February 2023.
He first started playing the guitar at the age of seven.[1] At the same age, he started playing on his grandfather's piano.[2]
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Gehl started his music career playing in local bands and as a solo artist. He later recorded at a local studio where he met other artists including PrettyMuch.[1] He was the opening act for all 22 dates on PrettyMuch's North American Funktion Tour.[3] Gehl's debut single "Ocean Blue" was released in October 2018 and gained 100,000 streams on Spotify within three weeks of its release.[4][5] It was one of the first songs that Gehl wrote outside of Newport. He worked in Los Angeles with producer Julian Fefel.[1] Before releasing "Ocean Blue", Gehl had posted covers and original songs including "Change" and "Time Stands Still" on SoundCloud and Instagram.[6] A highly-anticipated EP was released in 2020, One Second of One Day.[5] He has stated that modern technology has had a largely beneficial impact on the music industry, making it easier for listeners to find music. He frequently uses technology in music production, including to write down lyrics while writing songs.[7] He sings covers of Shawn Mendes, Justin Bieber, Khalid, Billie Eilish, and Juice Wrld.[5] He plans on releasing more covers by these artists and other artists such as Why Don't We.[7]
Philanthropyedit
Gehl began working the WE Charity organization in 2014 where he has spoken at events and performed with a Kenyan Boys’ Choir. He was invited to the board of the organization in 2017. In February 2018, Gehl performed at WE Day Texas, along with Johnny Orlando and MKTO. He sang the song "Change". As part of the charity, Gehl travels to Africa and helps young students. He has traveled to Africa twice and also to India. He donates ten percent of the proceeds from his music career to the organization. He also performed his single "For Your Love" at WE Day UK in 2020 in front of 12,000 people.[1]
Artistryedit
Gehl describes his sound as alternative, urban, and pop.[8] He stated in an interview with Asymmetric Magazine that he likes to use electric or acoustic guitar mixed with modern beats and melodies.[9]L'Officiel describes Gehl's music as having an "accessible yet dense sound." He has been compared to Shawn Mendes, but Gehl cites John Mayer and Bruno Mars as his biggest inspirations.[9][10] Emina Lukaranin of Billboard describes his music as catchy and "flirty pop" while Taylor Weatherby called Gehl an "urban singer-songwriter".[3][4]Digital Journal calls Gehl a teen pop sensation. Gehl reported that he would like to collaborate with Dua Lipa.[7]Fox 2 Detroit describes his voice as "soulful".[11]
^ abcdJackson, Nate (November 27, 2018). "Life is Good for OC's Teenage Pop Music Heartthrob Gunnar Gehl". OC Weekly. Retrieved 2018-12-28.
^Brozyna, Emily (October 10, 2018). "Gunnar Gehl Spills Meaning Behind Single 'Ocean Blue'". J-14. Retrieved 2018-12-28.
^ abcWeatherby, Taylor (August 14, 2018). "PRETTYMUCH Announces North American Funktion Tour: See the Dates". Billboard. Retrieved 2018-12-28.
^ abcdLukarcanin, Emina (November 12, 2018). "Gunnar Gehl Finds True Love on New Track 'Outta My Mind': Premiere". Billboard. Retrieved 2018-12-28.
^ abcFarrell, Tosh (November 9, 2018). "PrettyMuch dance through a sold out show at TLA". The Triangle. Retrieved 2018-12-28.
^ abcWatt, David (October 14, 2018). "Gunnar Gehl Has Debuted With The Song, "Ocean Blue"". All-Noise. Retrieved 2018-12-28.
^ abcPapadatos, Markos (October 17, 2018). "Gunnar Gehl talks music career, New York show, future, Dua Lipa (Includes interview)". Digital Journal. Retrieved 2018-12-28.
^Stivale, Shelby (October 11, 2018). "Gunnar Gehl Releases New Single 'Ocean Blue'". Tiger Beat. Retrieved 2018-12-28.
^ ab"Music Spotlight: Gunnar Gehl". Asymmetric Magazine. November 13, 2018. Retrieved 2018-12-28.
^"On the Road with Gunnar Gehl". L'Officiel USA. December 4, 2018. Retrieved 2018-12-28.
^"Rising Pop Singer Gunnar Gehl Visits Detroit". WJBK. November 11, 2018. Retrieved 2018-12-28.
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Gunnar Patrick Gehl also known as Gunnar stylized in all caps is an American singer songwriter He released his debut single Ocean Blue in October 2018 Gehl was the opening act of PrettyMuch s North American Funktion Tour His first EP One Second of One Day was released in October 2020 and his debut album Best Mistake was released in February 2023 Gunnar GehlBackground informationBirth nameGunnar Patrick GehlAlso known asGunnarBorn 2001 04 23 April 23 2001 age 22 Newport Beach California U S GenresPopOccupation s Singer songwriterInstrument s Guitar vocalYears active2017 presentWebsitegunnargehl wbr com Contents 1 Biography 2 Career 2 1 Music 2 2 Philanthropy 3 Artistry 4 Discography 4 1 Albums 4 2 EPs 4 3 Singles 5 Tours 5 1 Opening act 6 References 7 External linksBiography editHe first started playing the guitar at the age of seven 1 At the same age he started playing on his grandfather s piano 2 Career editMusic edit Gehl started his music career playing in local bands and as a solo artist He later recorded at a local studio where he met other artists including PrettyMuch 1 He was the opening act for all 22 dates on PrettyMuch s North American Funktion Tour 3 Gehl s debut single Ocean Blue was released in October 2018 and gained 100 000 streams on Spotify within three weeks of its release 4 5 It was one of the first songs that Gehl wrote outside of Newport He worked in Los Angeles with producer Julian Fefel 1 Before releasing Ocean Blue Gehl had posted covers and original songs including Change and Time Stands Still on SoundCloud and Instagram 6 A highly anticipated EP was released in 2020 One Second of One Day 5 He has stated that modern technology has had a largely beneficial impact on the music industry making it easier for listeners to find music He frequently uses technology in music production including to write down lyrics while writing songs 7 He sings covers of Shawn Mendes Justin Bieber Khalid Billie Eilish and Juice Wrld 5 He plans on releasing more covers by these artists and other artists such as Why Don t We 7 Philanthropy edit Gehl began working the WE Charity organization in 2014 where he has spoken at events and performed with a Kenyan Boys Choir He was invited to the board of the organization in 2017 In February 2018 Gehl performed at WE Day Texas along with Johnny Orlando and MKTO He sang the song Change As part of the charity Gehl travels to Africa and helps young students He has traveled to Africa twice and also to India He donates ten percent of the proceeds from his music career to the organization He also performed his single For Your Love at WE Day UK in 2020 in front of 12 000 people 1 Artistry editGehl describes his sound as alternative urban and pop 8 He stated in an interview with Asymmetric Magazine that he likes to use electric or acoustic guitar mixed with modern beats and melodies 9 L Officiel describes Gehl s music as having an accessible yet dense sound He has been compared to Shawn Mendes but Gehl cites John Mayer and Bruno Mars as his biggest inspirations 9 10 Emina Lukaranin of Billboard describes his music as catchy and flirty pop while Taylor Weatherby called Gehl an urban singer songwriter 3 4 Digital Journal calls Gehl a teen pop sensation Gehl reported that he would like to collaborate with Dua Lipa 7 Fox 2 Detroit describes his voice as soulful 11 Discography editAlbums edit Best Mistake 2023 EPs edit One Second of One Day 2020 Singles edit Ocean Blue 2018 4 Outta My Mind 2018 4 For Your Love 2020 6 Can t Say No 2020 6 Dance Alone 2021 Somewhere We Can Be Alone 2021 She s In My Head 2021 Cinnamon 2022 They Didn t Tell Me 2022 Fuck a Broken Heart 2023 Tours editOpening act edit Funktion Tour 2018 3 WE Day 2019 Maroon 5 UK Europe Tour 2023 References edit a b c d Jackson Nate November 27 2018 Life is Good for OC s Teenage Pop Music Heartthrob Gunnar Gehl OC Weekly Retrieved 2018 12 28 Brozyna Emily October 10 2018 Gunnar Gehl Spills Meaning Behind Single Ocean Blue J 14 Retrieved 2018 12 28 a b c Weatherby Taylor August 14 2018 PRETTYMUCH Announces North American Funktion Tour See the Dates Billboard Retrieved 2018 12 28 a b c d Lukarcanin Emina November 12 2018 Gunnar Gehl Finds True Love on New Track Outta My Mind Premiere Billboard Retrieved 2018 12 28 a b c Farrell Tosh November 9 2018 PrettyMuch dance through a sold out show at TLA The Triangle Retrieved 2018 12 28 a b c Watt David October 14 2018 Gunnar Gehl Has Debuted With The Song Ocean Blue All Noise Retrieved 2018 12 28 a b c Papadatos Markos October 17 2018 Gunnar Gehl talks music career New York show future Dua Lipa Includes interview Digital Journal Retrieved 2018 12 28 Stivale Shelby October 11 2018 Gunnar Gehl Releases New Single Ocean Blue Tiger Beat Retrieved 2018 12 28 a b Music Spotlight Gunnar Gehl Asymmetric Magazine November 13 2018 Retrieved 2018 12 28 On the Road with Gunnar Gehl L Officiel USA December 4 2018 Retrieved 2018 12 28 Rising Pop Singer Gunnar Gehl Visits Detroit WJBK November 11 2018 Retrieved 2018 12 28 External links edit nbsp Wikimedia Commons has media related to Gunnar Gehl Official website nbsp Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Gunnar Gehl amp oldid 1177682433, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
