Gus Dapperton

While his lyricism is vulnerable and honest, it fades to the background as the melody and production of each track blurs together in monotony.

Orca was important for Rice’s evolution as an artist, and his inclusion of rawer production choices alongside more intense lyrics signify a new vulnerability — a new willingness to engage with music, his deepest passion, therapeutically.

'Orca' is a step into a new, introspective realm for Rice. And while every track doesn’t pin his message directly or efficiently, it is clear that Rice is taking full-length albums more seriously now.

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While strumming away at his guitar, Rice jumped around the stage toward each member of the band, taking a moment to revel in the love and share it with everyone around him.

Brendan Rice, more popularly known as Gus Dapperton, still doesn’t know what he’s going to be for Halloween.

With every fresh start comes a fresh serving of tunes to begin putting together your fall soundtrack.

Silly yet entertaining, Dapperton and friends delivered a charming and inarguably fun performance for their audience Monday night.