Grace’s Secret (Songwriting) Sauce
VanderVault Staff writer Gaetan Drapeau shares his reflections on Grace’s new music, her band, and her continuing evolution as a songwriter.
Grace Under Pressure
VanderVault staff writer Gaetan Drapeau shares his thoughts about, and expresses his admiration of, Grace’s ability to perform under pressure, whether it’s on a stage or before the camera.
FANatical (Part III): The Genre-Less World
VanderVault staff writer Gaetan Drapeau returns from a summer hiatus to bring us the third part of his FANatical series of articles. This one deals with the evolution of fandom in the latter half of the twenty-teens and how streaming service playlists, and “going viral” on social media can now oftentimes create hits more than the ideal of recognizing the artistic merit of a song, album, or artist.
A Super-Star-Girl is Born
Gaetan Drapeau explores, through comparison, what it takes to qualify as a multi-disciplined super-star.
Time Stand Still
Gaetan Drapeau ponders Grace’s far future, the stages of evolution of an artist and their fanbase, and the power of nostalgia.
Grace: In the Limelight
As David Bowie once sang (with a little help from John Lennon): “Fame, makes a man think things over! Fame, makes him loose and hard to swallow! Fame, keeps him there where things are hollow! Fame, fame, fame, fame…” Gaetan discusses the minefield of fame that Grace will soon have to navigate.
Grace in Concert: Toronto Night 1 (Part II)
VanderVault Staff Writer Gaetan Drapeau continues where he left off and even gives a brief review of the Imagine Dragons portion of the show.
Grace in Concert: Toronto Night 1 (Part I)
VanderVault Staff Writer Gaetan Drapeau recalls his experience of seeing Grace for the first time live. This is a two parter, but if you can’t make it to see Grace this summer, this will make you feel like you were there.
Grace: A Motivational Force
Gaetan’s editorial this morning follows a familiar trend this week among the VanderVault writing staff regarding Grace’s ability to inspire in others creativity, kindness and a solid work ethic.
Lyrical Grace: Clay
Gaetan Drapeau provides an analysis of Grace’s AGT finale clincher, the beautiful and powerful “Clay”.
Gracefully Resurrecting Pop Music
VanderVault Staff Writer Gaetan Drapeau today provides us with an insightful and well researched editorial about the state of music today, whether or not it is decaying in quality, and how Grace can influence a change for the better.
FANatical (Part II): Behind the Scenes
Gaetan Drapeau elaborates on his previous FANatical article, this time delving into how much extra information Grace provides her fans through her Blythe Thomas recorded and edited BTS (Behind The Scenes) videos, very slick productions that allow us a peek into Grace’s working world.
Graceful Decisions
Gaetan Drapeau asks us to put ourselves in the shoes of a programming manager for a major metropolitan U.S. pop radio station.
Grace: A Work in Progress
Prolific VanderVault staff writer Gatean Drapeau continues Mark Lalonde’s theme from yesterday regarding Grace’s bright future.
The Time Machine
Gaetan Drapeau becomes philosophical in today’s article, inviting us along on a musical journey through time and space. With a good pair of headphones you can heed Grace’s call to “Let the music take you there”.
FANatical (Part I)
Gaetan Drapeau shares his thoughts on how Grace has managed to gather to her such a dedicated fanbase.
A Star is Born
VanderVault staff writer Gaetan Drapeau shares his thoughts on when he feels Grace became star.
Dream Machine
VanderVault staff writer Gaetan Drapeau explores the power of the subconscious mind in this insightful editorial
Treehouse Adventure
Gaetan Drapeau explores the joys of having a treehouse, even one considerably less swanky than Grace’s
Grace Fills The Musical Void
Our new staff writer Gaetan Drapeau’s editorial today will be relatable to so many fans, especially of the more mature variety, as he describes how Grace re-introduced the experience of appreciating new music back into his life.
Grace Evolved
Today we welcome aboard a new staff writer to the VanderVault team. Gaetan Drapeau.