GRMLN

GRMLN
Background information
Birth name Yoodoo Park
Also known as GRMLN
Born Kyoto, Japan
Origin California, United States
Genres Punk, Bedroom pop, Lofi, Garage
Occupation(s) Producer, Guitarist, Songwriter
Years active 2012–present
Labels Carpark
Members
  • Yoodoo Park

Yoodoo Park, known by his stage name GRMLN, is a Japanese-American musician. He was born in Kyoto, Japan and raised in Southern California.

Park was signed to Carpark Records[1] (Washington, D.C.) during his first year in college with the release of Park’s first EP Explore.

GRMLN’s first full length Empire was recorded at Different Fur Studios in San Francisco, California. ‘Empire’ was released on June 4, 2013 via Carpark Records.

GRMLN’s second full length ‘Soon Away’ was released on September 16, 2014 via Carpark Records[1]

GRMLN has toured and supported popular acts in the indie/rock scene including Geographer, Yuck, Born Ruffians, and Tijuana Panthers.

Park has since self-released 'Discovery', 'Out of Disorder', 'Afraid Of...', 'Explore II', 'Impressions From The Dark' and 'Year of Isolation'.

History

Park started recording and producing music during his later years of high school under the moniker GRMLN. Even though the project started off as an experiment for recording, Park's songs quickly picked up internet buzz, getting written up by many popular music blogs in the US and the UK, including DIY Magazine. (interview with Prefix Magazine[2])

After signing to Carpark Records, Park has released "Explore"(2012), "Empire" (2013) and "Soon Away" (2015) with the release of singles that were never released through vinyl ("Night Racer", "Void").

Discography

Studio albums

  • Explore (EP) – October 2012 (Carpark Records)
  • Empire (LP) – June 4, 2013 (Carpark Records)
  • Soon Away (LP) – Sept 16, 2014 (Carpark Records)
  • Discovery (LP) – April 7, 2017 (Self-Released)
  • Out of Disorder (LP) – August 7, 2017 (Self-Released)
  • Afraid Of... (LP) – March 18, 2018 (Self-Released)
  • Discovery//Afraid Of... (Double LP) – May 11, 2018 (Self-Release/Flake Records(Japan only))
  • Explore II (LP) – May 24, 2018 (Self-Released))
  • Demos//B-Sides (LP) – (Self-Released))
  • Impressions From The Dark (LP) – August 28, 2018 (Self-Released))
  • Year Of Isolation (LP) – October 29th, 2018 (Self-Released))

Appearance in media

  • "Teenage Rhythm" appeared in video game Forza Horizon 2.
  • "Dear Fear" appeared on ABC's 'Revenge'.
  • "27 Kids" appeared on Netflix's 'Shadowhunters'.

References

  1. 1 2 "Carpark Records". Carpark Records.
  2. ↑ "Prefix Magazine".
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