“Kid Krow” by Conan Gray

By Katelyn Anderson

Conan Gray recently released his debut album, “Kid Krow.” It features a new sound but holds onto some of his past music, which was reminiscent of adolescence and high school. “Kid Krow” has a more grown-up sound, with electric guitar riffs and drum hits. It shows how much Gray has grown, from producing his music in his bedroom to producing it in a studio.

Gray pours his heart out about the ups and downs with his crush. He represents the trials and tribulations of having a crush with upbeat, angry songs such as “Checkmate” and “Maniac,” but also with songs that pull at the heartstrings, like “Heather” and “The Cut That Always Bleeds.” Gray also has songs that are not about his romantic thoughts. He talks about how important his friends are to him with songs like “(Can We Be Friends?)” and “Little League.” He also talks about his family life in “Affluenza,” showing how toxic money can be.

Conan Gray has grown into a new style of music and upgraded his sound. Gray has written and produced a successful debut album. He has proven how powerful a foundation of EPs and a YouTube following can be, and his idol Taylor Swift is a fan of his album!