The Life List

5 facts about Gen-Z pop star Conan Gray

He is known for a TikTok-famous song about one-sided love, but says he has yet to start dating

American singer-songwriter Conan Gray rose to fame by posting his music on YouTube. PHOTO: BRIAN ZIFF
New: Gift this subscriber-only story to your friends and family

At a time when TikTok popularity seems to be a surefire way to the top of the music charts, American singer-songwriter Conan Gray does not feel the pressure to deliver songs with catchy snippets that go viral.

The 21-year-old tells The Straits Times in a Zoom interview from his apartment in Los Angeles that he has not "paid much mind to that".

Already a subscriber? 

Read the full story and more at $9.90/month

Get exclusive reports and insights with more than 500 subscriber-only articles every month

Unlock these benefits

  • All subscriber-only content on ST app and straitstimes.com

  • Easy access any time via ST app on 1 mobile device

  • E-paper with 2-week archive so you won't miss out on content that matters to you

Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.

A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on September 09, 2020, with the headline 5 facts about Gen-Z pop star Conan Gray. Subscribe