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Gunnar Gehl
Background information
BornNewport Beach, California, U.S.
GenresPop
OccupationSinger-songwriter
InstrumentGuitar
Years active2017-Present
Websitegunnargehl.com

Gunnar Gehl 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.

Early life

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] Gehl was a cowboy before shifting towards music.[3] He is the father of two dogs, Cruise and Kona, who he loves dearly.[3]

Career

Music

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][4] Gehl's depute single, "Ocean Blue" released in October 2018, had 100,000 streams on Spotify within three weeks of its release.[5][6] 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.[7] An EP is anticipated to be released in 2019.[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 uses frequently uses technology in music production, including to write down lyrics while writing songs.[8] He sings covers of Shawn Mendes, Justin Bieber, Khalid, Billie Eilish, and Juice Wrld.[6] He plans on releasing more covers by these artists and other artists such as Why Don't We and Harry Styles.[8]

Philanthropy

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 2019, Gehl performed at WE Day Texas, along with Johnny Orland and MKTO. As part of the charity, Gehl travels to Africa and helps young students. He sang the song "Change." Gehl 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

Gehl describes his sound as alternative, urban, and pop.[9] He stated in an interview with Asymetric Magazine that he likes to use electric or acoustic guitar mixed with modern beats and melodies.[10] 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.[10][11] Emina Lukaranin of Billboard describes his music as catchy and "flirty pop" while Taylor Weatherby calling Gehl an "urban singer-songwriter."[4][5] Digital Journal calls Gehl a teen pop sensation. Gehl reported that he would like to collaborate with Dua Lipa.[8] Fox 2 Detroit describes his voice as soulful.[12]

Discography

Singles

  • "Change"[7]
  • "Time Stands Still"[7]
  • "Famous"[7]
  • "More Than You Know"[7]
  • "Who Cares"[7]
  • "Love Like"[7]

Studio Singles

  • "Ocean Blue" (2018)[5]
  • "Outta My Mind" (2018)[5]

Tours

Opening Act

  • Funktion Tour (2018)[4]
  • WE Day (2019)

References

  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ Brozyna, Emily (October 10, 2018). "Gunnar Gehl Spills Meaning Behind Single 'Ocean Blue'". J-14. Retrieved 2018-12-28.
  3. ^ a b c "Gunnar's Instagram". 2019.
  4. ^ a b c Weatherby, Taylor (August 14, 2018). "PRETTYMUCH Announces North American Funktion Tour: See the Dates". Billboard. Retrieved 2018-12-28.
  5. ^ a b c d e Lukarcanin, Emina (November 12, 2018). "Gunnar Gehl Finds True Love on New Track 'Outta My Mind': Premiere". Billboard. Retrieved 2018-12-28.
  6. ^ a b Farrell, Tosh (November 9, 2018). "PrettyMuch dance through a sold out show at TLA". The Triangle. Retrieved 2018-12-28.
  7. ^ a b c d e f g Watt, David (October 14, 2018). "Gunnar Gehl Has Debuted With The Song, "Ocean Blue"". All-Noise. Retrieved 2018-12-28.
  8. ^ 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.
  9. ^ Stivale, Shelby (October 11, 2018). "Gunnar Gehl Releases New Single 'Ocean Blue'". Tiger Beat. Retrieved 2018-12-28.
  10. ^ a b "Music Spotlight: Gunnar Gehl". Asymmetric Magazine. November 13, 2018. Retrieved 2018-12-28.
  11. ^ "On the Road with Gunnar Gehl". L'Officiel USA. December 4, 2018. Retrieved 2018-12-28.
  12. ^ "Rising Pop Singer Gunnar Gehl Visits Detroit". WJBK. November 11, 2018. Retrieved 2018-12-28.
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