Gracie Abrams

Gracie Madigan Abrams (born September 7, 1999) is an American singer-songwriter. Her debut EP, Minor, was released on July 14, 2020, through Interscope Records.[3] Her second EP, This Is What It Feels Like, was released on November 12, 2021, with singles “Feels Like” and “Rockland”.[4]

Gracie Abrams
Gracie Abrams in March 2022
Background information
Birth nameGracie Madigan Abrams[1]
Born (1999-09-07) September 7, 1999
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Genres
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter
Instruments
Years active2019–present
LabelsInterscope
Associated actsBenny Blanco

Early life and education

Born and raised in Los Angeles County, California, Abrams is the daughter of J. J. Abrams, a film director, and Katie McGrath, a film and television producer.[5] She has two brothers, Henry and August.[6] She became interested in music at a young age. She attended The Archer School for Girls.[7] After graduating high school in 2018, Abrams studied international relations at Barnard College but took a break after her freshman year to focus on music.[8] Her father's family is Jewish, while her mother's background is Irish Catholic.[9]

Career

In October 2019, Abrams released her debut single, "Mean It", under Interscope Records.[10]

On July 14, 2020, Abrams released her debut EP, Minor.[11] The EP was supported by several singles, including "I miss you, I'm sorry" and "Friend".[12]

On March 24, 2021, Abrams released a new single with Benny Blanco titled "Unlearn". The single is part of Blanco's album Friends Keep Secrets 2.[13]

On May 7, 2021, Abrams released the single "Mess It Up" along with its music video.[14] In October 2021, Abrams released her single "Feels Like" which followed with the music video.[15] This was followed by her release of a new song titled "Rockland", which was created with Aaron Dessner.[16]

On November 1, 2021, Abrams announced her second commercial project This Is What It Feels Like. The project was released on November 12, 2021.[17] The project includes the preceding singles "Feels Like" and "Rockland".[18] In 2022, Abrams began touring with Olivia Rodrigo as the supporting act for her tour.[19] In April, she released the single "Block Me Out".[20]

Artistry and reception

Abrams has cited Joni Mitchell, Simon & Garfunkel, Elvis Costello, Bon Iver, Elliott Smith, Kate Bush, the 1975, James Blake, Taylor Swift, Lorde, and Phoebe Bridgers as her musical influences.[21][22][7]

Swift, Bridgers, Lorde, Post Malone and Billie Eilish have each expressed their admiration for Abrams.[23][24][25]

Discography

Extended plays
List of extended plays, with release date and label shown
Title EP details
Minor
  • Released: July 14, 2020
  • Label: Interscope
  • Formats: LP, digital download, streaming
Title EP details
This Is What It Feels Like


Singles
List of singles, with year released, selected chart positions, and album name shown
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
NZ
Hot
[26]
"Mean It" 2019 — Non-album singles
"Stay" —
"21" 2020 — Minor
"I Miss You, I'm Sorry" —
"Long Sleeves" —
"Friend" —
"Brush Fire" — Non-album single
"Unlearn"
(with Benny Blanco)		 2021 — Friends Keep Secrets 2
"Mess It Up" — Non-album single
"Feels Like" 37[27] This Is What It Feels Like
"Rockland" —
"Block Me Out" 2022 TBA

References
  1. Abrams, Gracie Madigan. "ASCAP Ace Search". American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP). Retrieved March 31, 2021.
  2. Dunn, Frankie (May 20, 2020). "10 things you need to know about bedroom pop angel Gracie Abrams". Retrieved May 28, 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  3. "Genius".{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  4. "Genius".{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  5. Sundberg, Emily (April 6, 2018). "Lorde-Approved Gracie Abrams Is Instagram's Favorite Songwriter". The Cut. Retrieved March 31, 2021.
  6. "IMDb".{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  7. Wood, Mikael (July 29, 2020). "Her famous dad's a fan. So is Phoebe Bridgers. But Gracie Abrams has a voice all her own". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved March 31, 2021.
  8. "Her Famous Dad is a Fan. So is Phoebe Bridgers. But Gracie Abrams has a voice all her own". LATimes. Retrieved December 14, 2021.
  9. Greenberg, Brad (May 7, 2009). "J.J. Abrams talks about 'Star Trek,' being Jewish and interfaith marriage". Jewish Journal. Retrieved June 11, 2021.
  10. Kato, Precious (October 24, 2019). "Gracie Abrams' "Mean It" Is a Heartbreaking Debut". Onestowatch.com. Retrieved March 31, 2021.
  11. Graves, Shahlin (July 1, 2020). "Gracie Abrams to release 'Minor' on July 14". Coupdemainmagazine.com. Retrieved March 31, 2021.
  12. Krol, Charlotte (July 15, 2020). "Gracie Abrams – 'Minor' EP review: virtual confessions connect LA bedroom star to the world". NME.com. Retrieved January 22, 2022.
  13. Schube, Will (March 24, 2021). "Gracie Abrams and Benny Blanco Unite For New Single 'Unlearn'". Udiscovermusic.com. Retrieved March 31, 2021.
  14. Peters, Jo (May 12, 2021). "Songwriter Gracie Abrams has shared her poignant new single 'Mess It Up' • WithGuitars". WithGuitars. Retrieved November 13, 2021.
  15. Graves, Shahlin (October 8, 2021). "Gracie Abrams - 'Feels Like' music video". coupdemainmagazine.com. Retrieved January 6, 2022.
  16. Ackroyd, Stephen (October 22, 2021). "Gracie Abrams has dropped a Really Very Good new single, 'Rockland'". readdork.com. Retrieved January 6, 2022.
  17. Graves, Shahlin (November 2, 2021). "Gracie Abrams announces new project 'This Is What It Feels Like'". coupdemainmagazine.com. Retrieved January 21, 2022.
  18. Rincón, Ally (November 15, 2021). "Gracie Abrams' 'This Is What It Feels Like' Is Painfully Relatable Songwriting at Its Finest". onestowatch.com. Retrieved January 21, 2022.
  19. Caramanica, Jon (2022-04-06). "Olivia Rodrigo's Punky Heartbreak Revue". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2022-04-21.
  20. Shafer, Ellise; Shafer, Ellise (2022-04-05). "Gracie Abrams on How Songwriting Is 'Like Breathing,' Touring With Friend Olivia Rodrigo and Making New Music With Aaron Dessner". Variety. Retrieved 2022-04-21.
  21. "Gracie Abrams". Interscope.com.
  22. "Gracie Abrams on Being Inspired by Lorde's Pure Heroine". Consequence of Sound. February 4, 2021. Retrieved March 31, 2021.
  23. Bennett, Willa (October 13, 2020). "Live From Gracie Abrams's Bedroom". GQ. Retrieved March 31, 2021.
  24. Lecoq, Noémie (September 12, 2020). "Musician Gracie Abrams on Why Music Should be Opinionated". L'Officiel. Retrieved March 31, 2021.
  25. Darmon, Aynslee (January 14, 2021). "Olivia Rodrigo On The Massive Success Of 'Drivers License': 'I Can't Believe Any Of It'". ET Canada. Archived from the original on January 20, 2021. Retrieved January 29, 2021.
  26. "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. October 11, 2021. Retrieved October 9, 2021.
  27. "HOT 40 SINGLES WAIATA TAKITAHI, WERA RAWA 40". Retrieved January 21, 2022.
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