Greg Mendez
American musician
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Greg Mendez is an American indie rock musician from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
- Guitar
- vocals
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Greg and Veronica Mendez performing in 2024 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States |
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| Occupation | Singer-songwriter |
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| Years active | 2006–present |
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History
Mendez began making music in 2006, but put out his first full length album, Phone Records, in 2016.[1] He released an EP, Shrug, in 2017.[2] Mendez released an album in 2018 titled & Gum Trash".[3][4] In 2023, Mendez released his latest self-titled album.[1][5][6][7] Mendez's self-titled album brought him considerably more attention than prior releases.[8] Upon its release, the album was named one of "10 New Albums You Should Listen To Now" by Pitchfork.[9] In 2024, Mendez put out the single "krillin" with They Are Gutting a Body of Water and Sun Organ.[10] He also signed to Dead Oceans and released the EP First Time / Alone.[11]
Discography
- Early Demos (2009)
- Phone Records (2016)
- ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ (2017)
- Sleepy Freak // Greg Mendez Split (2017; with Sleepy Freak)
- & Gum Trash (2018)
- Greg Mendez // Rachel Lightner Split (2018; with Rachel Lightner)
- Home Videos (2006–2018) (2018)
- Heavy Metal High (2019)
- Cherry Hell (2020)
- Live at Purgatory (2022)
- Greg Mendez (2023)
- First Time / Alone (2024)
- Beauty Land (2026)[12]