graymind

graymind [Brian Hagan] is an arizona-based artist, taking musical influence from an ever-expanding array of genres &amp; artists. Emo-rap/trap, indie pop, alternative, metalcore, and film scores all play a role in influencing the distinct tones of graymind, who has coined the genre-fluid sound as &#34;cinematic alternative hip-hop.&#34; Some of his most notable influences are <a href="spotify:artist:7EIOmfcBRSR63ZaUptkD09" data-name="guccihighwaters">guccihighwaters</a>, <a href="spotify:artist:00FQb4jTyendYWaN8pK0wa" data-name="Lana Del Rey">Lana Del Rey</a>, <a href="spotify:artist:1aK2PiGHyEgc4wAIKQzMj2" data-name="I The Mighty">I The Mighty</a>, <a href="spotify:artist:3ZztVuWxHzNpl0THurTFCv" data-name="Architects">Architects</a> &amp; <a href="spotify:artist:0YC192cP3KPCRWx8zr8MfZ" data-name="Hans Zimmer">Hans Zimmer</a>.

His musical journey began with a few months of piano lessons at age 12, which turned into self-teaching the Pirates of the Caribbean film scores on piano, to self-teaching guitar songs of classic rock &amp; metal bands. Bands like <a href="spotify:artist:2ye2Wgw4gimLv2eAKyk1NB" data-name="Metallica">Metallica</a> and <a href="spotify:artist:6mdiAmATAx73kdxrNrnlao" data-name="Iron Maiden">Iron Maiden</a> subtly instilled basic music theory through their music, which eventually led to writing original songs. Being turned on to bands such as <a href="spotify:artist:0NbQe5CNgh4YApOCDuHSjb" data-name="The Devil Wears Prada">The Devil Wears Prada</a>, <a href="spotify:artist:7cNNNhdJDrt3vgQjwSavNf" data-name="Memphis May Fire">Memphis May Fire</a> &amp; Architects in his later teen years, Brian started to play in metalcore bands in the Arizona music scene, most notably <a href="spotify:artist:753kfVuq7ZXABTWztuufrv" data-name="AMOR">AMOR</a>. It wasn&#39;t until 2020 that the solo project of graymind began.

The music of graymind emits a heavy emotional and melancholy vibe, which ironically is quite the opposite of the witty &amp; upbeat person that he is. graymind leverages music as an outlet to explore darker thoughts and emotions not often expressed in everyday life, striving to connect with others and make them feel heard through relatable lyrics and compelling melodies.

FFO: <a href="spotify:artist:7EIOmfcBRSR63ZaUptkD09" data-name="guccihighwaters">guccihighwaters</a>, <a href="spotify:artist:7FngGIEGgN3Iwauw1MvO4P" data-name="nothing,nowhere.">nothing,nowhere.</a>, <a href="spotify:artist:0WvTK38rXqPCD5pZMDuX20" data-name="Oliver Francis">Oliver Francis</a>, <a href="spotify:artist:0ntNwPE7MYnKrTh59tU2BA" data-name="shinigami">shinigami</a>