Gus Dapperton

Brendan Patrick Rice[3] (born March 11, 1997), better known by his stage name Gus Dapperton, is an American singer and songwriter from Warwick, New York.

Gus Dapperton
Gus Dapperton in Norway in 2018
Background information
Birth nameBrendan Patrick Rice
Born (1997-03-11) March 11, 1997[1]
Warwick, New York, U.S.
Genres
Instrument(s)Guitar, vocals, keyboard
Years active2015–present
Labels
[2]
Websitegusdapperton.com

History

Dapperton has received particular attention for his fashion style, consisting at some points of a green bowl cut, noticeable jewelry, eyeliner, brightly colored clothing, and thick-rimmed glasses.[4][5]

Dapperton's song "Of Lacking Spectacle" was featured on the Netflix series 13 Reasons Why and appears on the soundtrack album.[6]

Career

2016–17: "Moodna, Once With Grace" and Yellow and Such

Gus Dapperton released his debut single, "Moodna, Once With Grace", in 2016. In 2017, Dapperton released his debut EP, Yellow and Such.

2018: You Think You're A Comic!

In 2018, Dapperton released his second EP, You Think You're A Comic!.[7]

2019: Where Polly People Go to Read

In 2019, Dapperton released his debut album, Where Polly People Go to Read.[8] The album received positive reviews from critics.

2020–present: Orca, Henge

Dapperton's second studio album, Orca, was released on September 18, 2020. He released four singles, "First Aid", "Post Humorous", "Medicine", and "Bluebird", prior to the album's release. This album features only one artist other than Dapperton, Filipino Australian artist Chela on the track "My Say So", during the bridge and background vocals.[9]

On April 7, 2021, Dapperton released a remix version of "Palms" as the album fifth single, featuring American rapper Channel Tres. The remix was included on the deluxe version of the album which was released on June 11, 2021. The deluxe version also includes three new songs: "Sober Up", "Flatline" and "Steady", in which the former was released as the sixth single of Orca era.[10]

Personal life

Dapperton attended Drexel University, but took a semester off to go on tour in support of his 2018 EP You Think You're a Comic!.[11][12]

Discography

Studio albums
List of studio albums, with release date and label shown
Title Details
Where Polly People Go to Read
Orca
  • Released: September 18, 2020[13]
  • Label: AWAL
  • Formats: Digital download, streaming
Henge
  • Released: July 7, 2023[14]
  • Label: AWAL
  • Formats: Digital download, streaming

Extended plays
List of EPs, with release date and label shown
Title Details
Yellow and Such
  • Released: August 3, 2017[15]
  • Label: Self-released
  • Formats: Digital download, streaming
You Think You're a Comic!
  • Released: February 9, 2018[16]
  • Label: Self-released
  • Formats: Digital download, streaming

As lead artist
List of singles as lead artist, with year released and album shown
Title Year Album
"Moodna, Once with Grace"[7] 2016 Non-album singles
"Ditch"[17]
"I'm Just Snacking"[18] 2017 Yellow and Such
"Prune, You Talk Funny"[19] You Think You're a Comic!
"World Class Cinema"[20] 2018 Where Polly People Go to Read
"My Favorite Fish"[21] 2019
"Fill Me Up Anthem"[22]
"Coax & Botany"[23]
"Give it to Me Straight"[24] Non-album single
"First Aid"[25] 2020 Orca
"Post Humorous"[26]
"Medicine"[27]
"Bluebird"
"Palms"
(solo or with Channel Tres)		 2021 Orca and Orca (Deluxe)
"Sober Up" Orca (Deluxe)
"Meteorite"[28][29]
(with Anna of the North)		 2022 Crazy Life
"Wet Cement"[30] Henge
"Horizons"[31] 2023
"Don't Let Me Down"[32]
(with BENEE)
List of singles as featured artist, with year released and album shown
Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
US
[33]		 AUS
[34]		 BEL
(FL)
[35]		 CAN
[36]		 IRE
[37]		 NLD
[38]		 NOR
[39]		 NZ
[40]		 UK
[41]
"Faceless"
(Beshken featuring Gus Dapperton)[42]		 2016 ————————— Closed Doors (EP)
"Supalonely"
(Benee featuring Gus Dapperton)		 2019 3963101196218 Stella & Steve and Hey U X
"Somewhere"
(Surf Mesa featuring Gus Dapperton)[49]		 2020 ————————— Non-album single
"Antifreeze"
(Easy Life featuring Gus Dapperton)[50]		 2022 ————————— Maybe in Another Life...
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released.

Guest appearances
List of guest appearances, with other artist, with year released and album shown
Title Year Other artist Album
"Of Lacking Spectacle" 2018 — 13 Reasons Why: Season 2 (Music from the Original TV Series)
"Pumped Up Kicks" 2021 Foster the People Torches X (Deluxe Edition)
"Velcro"[51] 2021 spill tab Bonnie[52]
"Beautiful Nothing" 2022 Cruel Santino Subaru Boys: FINAL HEAVEN
"Wicked City"

References
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  2. Wass, Mike (August 24, 2022). "From 'Supalonely' to 'Landslide': Gus Dapperton Signs With Warner Records, Releases Fleetwood Mac Cover". Variety. Retrieved August 24, 2022.
  3. Rice, Brendan Patrick. "ASCAP Ace Search". ASCAP. Retrieved March 15, 2020.
  4. "Up-and-Coming Artist Gus Dapperton On Music Videos, His Personal Style, and His New EP".
  5. "Indie Pop Phenomenon Gus Dapperton Breaks Down His Quirky, Fashion-Filled Tour Wardrobe". Vogue.
  6. "Of Lacking Spectacle" – via Amazon.
  7. "Gus Dapperton – Ones To Watch". Ones to Watch. 2016. Retrieved December 22, 2019.
  8. Cooper, Duncan (April 18, 2019). "Gus Dapperton: Where Polly People Go to Read Album Review". Pitchfork. Retrieved July 2, 2020.
  9. Staff, Ethan Waters | Senior (September 28, 2020). "Gus Dapperton opens up on 'Orca'". The Daily Californian. Retrieved March 27, 2021.
  10. White, Caitlin (June 11, 2021). "Gus Dapperton Released A Deluxe Version Of 'Orca' With Several New Tracks And Shared His 2021 Tour Schedule". Uproxx. Retrieved June 18, 2021.
  11. Stewart, Allison (January 4, 2018). "Gus Dapperton is more than a bowl cut and a few tracks". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved July 2, 2020.
  12. Dwyer, Kate (October 5, 2020). "Indie pop artist Gus Dapperton taps into '90s style and sound". The New York Times. Retrieved July 2, 2020.
  13. "Gus Dapperton has announced his new album, 'Orca'". Dork. July 1, 2020. Retrieved July 2, 2020.
  14. Gus Dapperton [@gusdapperton] (April 21, 2023). "everyone, i am pleased to announce my new album • 𝐻𝐸𝒩𝒢𝐸 • July 7 [o]" (Tweet). Archived from the original on April 21, 2023 – via Twitter.
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  22. Hussein, Wandera (March 14, 2019). "Gus Dapperton drops new single "Fill Me Up Anthem"". The Fader. Retrieved July 2, 2020.
  23. "Gus Dapperton shares the video for 'Coax & Botany'". V2 Records. September 10, 2019. Retrieved July 2, 2020.
  24. "Gus Dapperton is ready to dance on new track 'Give it to Me Straight'". Turtlenek. August 20, 2019. Retrieved July 2, 2020.
  25. Polo, Maxamillion (April 23, 2020). "Gus Dapperton returns with "First Aid," an emo-tinged ode to his sister". Ones to Watch. Retrieved April 24, 2020.
  26. Wass, Mike (July 1, 2020). "Gus Dapperton Rolls Out "Post Humorous," Announces 'Orca' LP". Idolator. Retrieved September 2, 2020.
  27. Droke, Carolyn (September 2, 2020). "Gus Dapperton's Somber Single 'Medicine' Is A Sparkling Piano Ballad". Uproxx. Retrieved September 3, 2020.
  28. "Anna of the North links up with Gus Dapperton for 'Meteorite'". DIY. May 11, 2022. Retrieved March 4, 2023.
  29. Gower, Evie (November 2, 2022). "Album Review: Anna Of The North - Crazy Life". Gigwise. Retrieved March 4, 2023.
  30. Ciulla, Gigi (November 10, 2022). "Gus Dapperton releases new single 'Wet Cement'". The Michigan Daily. Retrieved March 4, 2023.
  31. Kenneally, Cerys (March 3, 2023). "Gus Dapperton unveils new single "Horizons"". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved March 4, 2023.
  32. Forrest, Jo (April 21, 2023). "Gus Dapperton reunites with singer BENEE". TotalNtertainment. Retrieved April 21, 2023.
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  42. "PREMIERE: Enter the Waking Dream of Beshken's "Faceless" Video Featuring Gus Dapperton". www.vice.com. Retrieved August 4, 2020.
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  44. "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2021 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved July 7, 2021.
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  49. Wass, Mike (August 3, 2020). "Surf Mesa & Gus Dapperton Team Up For "Somewhere"". Idolator. Retrieved September 3, 2020.
  50. Skitter, Tom (September 15, 2020). "Easy Life release new collaborative single with Gus Dapperton, 'Antifreeze'". NME. Retrieved October 15, 2020.
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