Conan Gray Dives Into Vulnerability In “Superache”
Superache by Conan Gray, photographed by Brian Ziff
Conan Gray recently celebrated the release of his second album “Superache” this past week. The album was highly anticipated after the internet star made the announcement in April. Conan first exploded in popularity on Tiktok in 2020 with songs such as “Heather” and “Maniac” going viral. Many people found his music heartfelt and relatable, causing him to grow in fame rapidly.
Starting 2022 strong, Conan released a new single “Jigsaw” hinting at a new rock-alt era. Fans suspected a new album was in the works after this song, and many were impressed by the versatility of Conan’s range in genre. With the release of the new album, Conan has received uproar and appreciation from those who found comfort in his music.
Breaking Down the Album
Taking a closer look at the album, it is clear that Conan put a lot of thought and emotion into his work. From the nostalgia-inducing opener like Movies to the heavy-hearted Yours, Gray intimately depicts how pain creates a connection between people. He describes the overwhelming emotion he felt finding out the person he loved the most didn’t reciprocate those feelings in Yours. His other songs People Watching and Memories have also gained publicity increasing Conan’s fame leading up to the release of the new album. In an interview with The Rolling Stone Conan talks about the vulnerability he expresses,
“Superache is definitely a vulnerable album, but not without its sarcasm. It’s a story of heartbreak, friends, yearning, mourning, and grieving parts of your past you ignored for years.”
Conan Gray, 2022
Superache progresses from the highs of young love to the lows of heartache and loneliness. Gray goes on to describe the writing process as brutal but necessary,
“It was a miserable and terrifying album to write, but it ended up becoming an album that felt like a very true representation of myself,”
Conan Gray, 2022
Overall, Conan’s new album has taken the internet by storm with a new representation of vulnerability and self-healing. The rollercoaster of emotions tells a story that Conan once thought to be niche but ended up relating to many of his fans. His fanbase grows as more people feel in tune with the artist and Superache is the perfect balance of just that.
What’s Next?
Conan Gray has officially announced the new Superache tour! The tour will kick off later this fall in September including various shows across the US and even traveling to Australia and New Zealand. Below is a link to his tour dates:
https://www.ticketmaster.com/conan-gray-tickets/artist/2543736