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    TGTG Talks About Their 10-Year Plan and Their Latest Album

    Scott BolandBy Updated:No Comments4 Mins Read

    I recently caught up with the American alt-rock duo TGTG. I met up with the duo when they performed in Nagoya last month as part of their first-ever Japan Tour. They sat down with me to talk about their beginnings, their latest release, and TGTG’s future.

    Who is TGTG?

    TGTG started as a solo project for Tomás Gorrio. Gorrio started off in various rock bands. The last band that Gorrio was a part of was offered to record with a producer in Nashville. When the album was completed, Gorrio wasn’t pleased with the album sounding too commercialized. On top of that, a booking agent that checked the band out told Gorrio that she didn’t like his voice. Instead of continuing on, Gorrio quit the band and decided to make his own music while traveling.

    The Ten-Year Plan

    The name of their concert tour is The Positive Energy World Tour. The plan is to have the duo travel the world for ten years, recording and playing live. “It’s a 10-year plan to travel the world, spread positivity and inspire people to follow their dreams,” Gorrio explained. He then further explained why he came up with the “10 Year Plan”. He asked people working in the service industry how long they have worked at their jobs. The typical reply was 10 years. But these workers weren’t happy in their jobs. Yet, they didn’t want to change their situation. These people just wanted to be content in their misery.

    Gorrio and The Gylestial didn’t want to be like that. The two didn’t want to be miserable. They didn’t want to be stuck in an unhappy situation. Instead, Gorrio and The Gylestial wanted to do something that would make their life meaningful. But also, to be about THEIR dreams. They also wanted to inspire others to follow their dreams and live life in positivity. Thus, the Positive Energy World Tour was born.

    Their Latest: Nomadic Hearts

    Nomadic Hearts is the title of the duo’s latest release. There is a bit of everything in this album. Are you a lover of punk rock? Listen to “Silver Boat”. Love the Spanish Beat? Try “Romantic Novel”. Want an acoustic rock song? Listen to “Lucky Duck”.

    One of my favorite songs off this album is “Romance Novel”. There are three specific elements that mesh together well within the song. First, the female and male vocal combinations during the chorus. They are delightful as both vocals blend in harmony. Second, the synthesizer bits found in the chorus are very fascinating. These musical riffs are interesting as they something different. But they are a nice addition to the main melody. The synthesizer bits are well suited for the song. And finally, “Romantic Novel” comes full circle with the exquisite Spanish beat.

    The sweetest thing about “Romantic Novel” that it is about the love story between the two members:

    There is a lot more to each song found on the album than the various musical genres found within. Each song is crafted with a unique melody and set of lyrics that are relatable to current world affairs. One example is found in the song “Robotic Family”. Gorrio described the premise of the lyrics on “how we are all addicted to our robotic family essentially. It’s part of our day-to-day.” These lyrics are eye-opening to the way we live our lives in today’s world.

    What is Your Favorite Song Off Nomadic Hearts?

    My favorite songs off the albums are “Faceless Princess”, “Romantic Novel”, “Silver Boat”, “Bella Mariposa”, and “Hypnotized”. “Faceless Princess” reminds me of a punk rock song that I can’t exactly put my finger on. But it reminds me of a song that I listened to when I was in high school during the 2000s. Nevertheless, what I like about “Faceless Princess” is the guitar build-up to the chorus, the chorus’ staccato ending, and the airy female vocals.

    Also, check out the guitar as well as a mixture of English and Spanish lyrics in “Bella Mariposa”. Take a listen to “Hypnotized” and “Silver Boat” for their killer punk rock melodies.

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