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Where Is Former 'American Idol' Runner-up Alejandro Aranda Now? Details on Scarypoolparty

Alejandro Aranda AKA Scarypoolparty is gearing up for tons of musical releases. Here's what he's been as much as since his time on 'American Idol.'

What occurs to American Idol hopefuls when they do not win their season? 

In the case of Scarypoolparty (real identify: Alejandro Aranda), they pass on to release new song and make impressive names for themselves in the trade.

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So, where is Alejandro Aranda today? The American Idol runner-up has four new tracks out and is gearing up for the discharge of an impressive EP. 

Keep reading to learn extra about where this talented musician ended up after his days on America's most famed singing pageant display.

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We first met Alejandro Aranda on Season 2 of ABC's 'American Idol.'

As soon as we first heard Alejandro's performance on the audition spherical of American Idol, we knew the Pomona, Calif. local had musical talents not like any we had ever heard.

Having best played track for four years on the point of his audition, Alejandro proved himself to be one thing of a musical prodigy as a self-taught piano player, guitar player, and singer.

In reality, the American Idol judges were so blown away through his initial efficiency that they gave him a status ovation.

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"That was the greatest," said judge Lionel Richie. "You, my friend, are so talented. I am so inspired. You have such a career. And the fact that you don't know it makes you more special."

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Where is Scarypoolparty now?

On March 8, Scarypoolparty took to Instagram Stories to thank his greater than half a million fans. "The positives vibes have been absolutely awesome," he wrote. "Got soooooo much more music coming. Thank you so much for sharing the music."

Despite being simply originally of 2021, the Californian singer-songwriter has already released two singles this 12 months. The first is "Home," a melodic track pushed by way of guitar and synths.

The second unencumber, "Universe," displays a radically different aspect of Alejandro's sound, and it options emo rapper nothing, nowhere. Rather than melodic guitars, "Universe" is a trap-inspired tune, and its recently dropped music video has already been watched more than 30,000 instances.

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"Universe" is actually the lead unmarried of Scarypoolparty's upcoming EP, LOS ANGELES, and it units the atmosphere for the rest of the songs. 

The four-track mission is co-produced with SAWYR, an artist and producer who readers would possibly acknowledge as having collaborated with stars akin to Taylor Swift and Nicki Minaj.

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Scarypoolparty's new EP promises to ship an aspect of Alejandro that listeners have no longer heard earlier than. Writes Alt Press, "By utilizing elements from classical music to contemporary pop, the EP is an eclectic collection of genres."

"The new EP takes you on a winding journey, beginning with dark licks in 'Universe' and closing out on the soft piano runs of 'Room Full of Cards,'" the hole continues.

The upcoming LOS ANGELES free up from Hollywood Records is just the newest from Scarypoolparty, who has been busier than most over the course of the remaining year. 

In September, the artist released Doom Hologram, an EP Forbes known as "stunning" and "atmospheric," and if we're to believe what Alejandro says on Instagram, there might be a lot more song on its approach.

LOS ANGELES drops March 26.

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