Japanese-Canadian Pop-Rock Artist Garrett Neiles Releases New Single “Outgrow” From Forthcoming, Sophomore EP
Toronto-based Garrett Neiles is a melody-driven Pop-Rock artist, known for his energetic guitar hooks, stadium-sized choruses, and meaningful lyrics.
A natural-born performer, Neiles dominated the live music scene in his hometown of Winnipeg, Manitoba for nearly a decade before moving to Toronto, bringing home the Top Entertainer Award at the Winnipeg Nightlife Awards
As he gears up to release his sophomore EP this Fall, Neiles has unveiled “Outgrow”, a nostalgia-filled, anthemic Alternative-Pop-Rock single with an early 2000’s Punk-Pop flare.
“Outgrow” was written by Garrett Neiles and James Roth, and was produced by the Vancouver-based production duo, the Renaissance.
A high-octane ode to the sting of rejection, Neiles penned “Outgrow” after ending a fling and discovering he had developed unreciprocated feelings. After a period of reflection that helped him realize he had outgrown less serious relationships, the artist set up instruments in his home and began his very first foray into music production. Through a Pop-Rock lens, Neiles thematically creates his own take on Don Henley’s “The Boys of Summer”, through reminiscence, realization, and acceptance. Opening with a Punk-infused flare, “Outgrow” comes to life with a commanding guitar riff, booming drums, and growling sub-bass. With an intent focus on melody, Neiles uses his skillful musical craftsmanship to create an instantly catchy, stadium-sized chorus and dynamic guitar solo, while weaving in harmonic, group-intended vocables. With “Outgrow”, Garrett Neiles offers a perfect and relatable final chapter to summer, leaving listeners, like readers, wanting more.
Garrett shares,
“Outgrow symbolizes that moment of hesitation before change. It’s much more than simply outgrowing flimsy relationships. It’s about leaving behind all of our beliefs, habits, and characters that stunt us from growth. Looking back, this song was really my last entry before turning the chapter on my own innocent, but sometimes careless, youthful ways.”