Fanatic Promotion: Los Angeles area-based songwriter Gregory Ackerman to release “And Friends” debut via V2/Munich, produced by Rilo Kiley’s Pierre de Reeder.

Friday, March 16, 2018

Los Angeles area-based songwriter Gregory Ackerman to release “And Friends” debut via V2/Munich, produced by Rilo Kiley’s Pierre de Reeder.

American Songwriter premieres “Ten Little Indians/And Then There Were None” single, a “direct response to watching the never-ending news cycle.”

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Gregory Ackerman as photographed by Henry Burge.

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“The current political moment has been a fertile one for many songwriters, providing plenty of fodder for songs that veer into protest and social commentary. Los Angeles native Gregory Ackerman counts himself among such songwriters.” — American Songwriter

WATCH the latest Gregory Ackerman lyric video or LISTEN via the links below!

[VIDEO]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PFISagagq_Q

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[LISTEN]: https://fanatic.lnk.to/GregoryAckerman-TenLittleIndians

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Gregory Ackerman – In The Press

“That unmistakable laid-back vibe of Southern California.” — For Folk’s Sake

“Oscillates between giving hope to those who are lovestruck and those who just need a breath of fresh air.” — Atwood Magazine

“Full of little glittering things – little notes, small melodies….” — Independent Clauses

“Hard to resist.” — Adobe and Teardrops

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About Gregory Ackerman

Los Angeles area-based songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, Gregory Ackerman has made an album that sounds as inviting as its title indicates. And Friends, the artist’s debut full-length arrives May 25^th, 2018 via V2/Munich. The album was produced by Rilo Kiley bassist, Pierre de Reeder.

“Ten Little Indians/And Then There Were None” is the latest single by Gregory Ackerman, available now.

Ackerman explains, “Writing this song was a direct response to watching the never-ending news cycle. The news was constantly feeding me doom and gloom, and I had to gain back control over it with the only way I knew how – writing music. This song offers no solutions, just commentary."

Having soaked up the sun and song of the Laurel Canyon air since childhood, Ackerman’s warmth is immediately showcased on And Friends, opening with his own immersive double-tracked vocals, guitar and piano playing, along with the sincere contributions of Ackerman’s actual friends.

Swarthy drumming comes courtesy of high school friend, Keenan McDaniel, plaintive slide guitars from Tom Relling, a friend since middle school, and beautiful vocal touches are provided by singer, Malarie Howard, who lends a female perspective to “Keep Falling,” who Ackerman met in college. The dusty harmonica throughout the album is by Ackerman’s brother Eric, who also performs in Gregory’s live band, and has likely been a friend of his brother’s since birth.

Everything else that we hear on And Friends comes from Ackerman himself. The album represents a singular point of view that is uncommon on a debut. Where some might be finding their footing, Ackerman is firmly planted.

And Friends by Gregory Ackerman is scheduled for release on May 25^th via V2/Munich. Ackerman is available for interviews. Contact Josh Bloom at Fanatic for more information.

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