Gregory Douglass
Los Angeles, CA | Established. Jan 01, 1997 | INDIE
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Press
"BATTLER is one of the stronger singer-songwriter albums in recent memory. Though it came about from a recent bout with depression, the result is a journey you’ll want to take again and again." - Anthony Jones
"BATTLER is one of the stronger singer-songwriter albums in recent memory. Though it came about from a recent bout with depression, the result is a journey you’ll want to take again and again." - Anthony Jones
"Whether you’re a devotee or total newcomer, you won’t be disappointed by his latest offering – HX caught up with Douglass to discuss the influences that make BATTLER such a damn good album." - Joseph Sanchez
"Whether you’re a devotee or total newcomer, you won’t be disappointed by his latest offering – HX caught up with Douglass to discuss the influences that make BATTLER such a damn good album." - Joseph Sanchez
"It is no exaggeration to state that records such as BATTLER should become a benchmark to future singer/songwriters in years to come." - Bob Werner
"It is no exaggeration to state that records such as BATTLER should become a benchmark to future singer/songwriters in years to come." - Bob Werner
"Douglass—with his gorgeous voice and poignant, piercing lyrics—burns with a fire that cannot be extinguished or ignored. BATTLER is a soul-lifting masterpiece." - B. Walker
"Douglass—with his gorgeous voice and poignant, piercing lyrics—burns with a fire that cannot be extinguished or ignored. BATTLER is a soul-lifting masterpiece." - B. Walker
“Gregory Douglass possesses the voice of an angel - an angel in league with a devil, who conspires to seduce you with beauty." - Pamela Polston
“Gregory Douglass possesses the voice of an angel - an angel in league with a devil, who conspires to seduce you with beauty." - Pamela Polston
"Rufus Wainwright´s opulent musicality and Justin Timberlake´s accessible soulfulness . . . Welcome to your new favorite singer-songwriter." - Barry Walters
"Rufus Wainwright´s opulent musicality and Justin Timberlake´s accessible soulfulness . . . Welcome to your new favorite singer-songwriter." - Barry Walters
"Up & Away channels everyone from Stevie Wonder to Fiona Apple in a way that's terrifyingly mature for someone so young." - Japhy Grant
"Up & Away channels everyone from Stevie Wonder to Fiona Apple in a way that's terrifyingly mature for someone so young." - Japhy Grant
"Up & Away finds the Vermont-based artist maturing in fascinating directions."
- Gregg Shapiro
"Up & Away finds the Vermont-based artist maturing in fascinating directions."
- Gregg Shapiro
"Forget Rufus Wainwright, Gregory Douglass is our new romantic."
- Brian Jewell
"Forget Rufus Wainwright, Gregory Douglass is our new romantic."
- Brian Jewell
"Meshing falsetto tremors that would’ve made Jeff Buckley jealous, with Maxwell’s R & B sensibility, Douglass creates songs with hooks and harmonies so perfect, it’s impossible not to be leveled by them. The moody subtleties of “Upside Down” alone, have kept this album in my stereo for weeks." - Andrea Bussell
"Meshing falsetto tremors that would’ve made Jeff Buckley jealous, with Maxwell’s R & B sensibility, Douglass creates songs with hooks and harmonies so perfect, it’s impossible not to be leveled by them. The moody subtleties of “Upside Down” alone, have kept this album in my stereo for weeks." - Andrea Bussell
Discography
Gregory Douglass, "Battler" (2009)
Gregory Douglass, "Up & Away" (2006)
Gregory Douglass, "Stark" (2005)
Gregory Douglass, "Pseudo-Rotary" (2003)
Gregory Douglass, "Teeter" (2001)
Gregory Douglass, "Gregory Douglass" (2000)
Greg Douglass, "If I Were A Man" (1998)
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Bio
Gregory Douglass' evocative, alternative sound blends "Rufus Wainwright´s opulent musicality and Justin Timberlake´s accessible soulfulness," according to OUT Magazine. A Vermont native and Los Angeles transplant, Douglass has been coined "One of New England's best-kept secrets," by NPR’s Morning Edition and has shared the stage with the likes of Jason Mraz, Regina Spektor, They Might Be Giants, Shawn Colvin, and The Weepies to name a few.
An internationally renowned musician with eight critically acclaimed albums under his belt, Douglass has paved his own way to his successful independent career and is one of the top independent artists on Pandora radio today. Douglass has sold 100,000+ songs digitally on his own, his videos have amounted to nearly 1 million views on YouTube alone, and his music videos have charted numerous times on MTV Network's LOGO TV. Douglass’ work ethic becomes apparent based on these factors alone, not to mention in the passion and finesse he puts into all his recorded works.
In addition to his on-stage collaborations, Douglass has recorded with fellow Vermonters Grace Potter (Hollywood Records) and Anaïs Mitchell (Righteous Babe Records) among others. His upcoming record My Hero, The Enemy is his most prolific work to date with writing born after the emotional collapse of 15 years as a touring artist. Realizing that what he once called a “fierce independence,” Douglass recognized as isolating and self-limiting choices. Amid this epiphany, Douglass found a glimmer of hope in new collaborations and some of his best writing yet to propel his music yet another step further in the world.
“This new album is the most deeply personal account of my years in music so far,” says Douglass. “It’s also an ode to being a creative person in the age of information, and what a blessing and a curse it can be. At the same time, I would argue that every song on My Hero, The Enemy explores the dichotomy of such emotional struggles, and attempts to expose the underlying truth behind many of life's misconceptions.”
While My Hero, The Enemy showcases the emotional turmoil of creativity, it also keeps Douglass’ relentless hope and happiness in his life alive.
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