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Pro Yodeler, as the name says, yodels, but not the polite, tame versions from the European Alps or in American country music. It is, instead, the techno and yodeling of his newest featured single, “Club 310.”
“My music is meant for clubbing,” said Pro Yodeler, whose real name is Alex Palmgren. “My yodeling is meant for people to go and enjoy and party and drink.”
Pro Yodeler started yodeling at age 7. “When I started, I thought, ‘This is so cool!’”
He has worked ever since to become the world’s fastest yodeler. In 2023, at the world championships in Munich, he achieved that goal.
“Now,” he said, “I want to bring yodeling into a whole new generation.”
To that end, he has fused techno and yodeling.
“I am the only one in the world who is bringing techno and yodeling to the world, and I am doing it for this generation, and it is time for the world to know who I am and what I'm all about.”
He said “Club 310” and its mix of yodeling and techno is a new thing, a thing like no other.
“Techno and yodeling is one of the most unique things in the world, and nobody besides me specializes in it.”
He began entering competitions soon after he started and has been competing since, for more than 15 years now.
“As I started getting into competitions, I failed, but I always brought myself back up and said, ‘No, I’m going to be one of the best yodelers in the whole world.’”
He continued, “I take pride in my yodeling. It is very fascinating to me, and human vocals can be used in very artistic ways, especially in yodeling.”
His vocal speed is just one aspect of the artistry in yodeling, as it is in another musical genre, rap.
“There are rappers who are very good at that, but my thing is yodeling,” he said.
And, he declares, his main purpose is bringing yodeling to an audience that doesn’t know it.
“There are many techniques to yodeling. Most people only focus on one type when they yodel, but it’s very important to learn all different techniques,” he said, demonstrating a couple of them in a phone interview.
He identifies 12 different types of yodeling and says that to develop speed, a yodeler needs to learn all 12.
“A lot of people focus on one type, maybe two, possibly three, and they can put those into a song. But in techno and yodeling, I can put all 12 versions into one song.”
He developed his techno and yodel specialty because, “I wanted to be known to do something that nobody else does, or nobody else has ever done. So, I came up with techno and yodeling.”
“I’ve been faster than a lot of people before, but with everything I’ve been doing, I’m finally ready to put it all out and have the world know that Pro Yodeler, Alex Palmgren, is now the world’s top upcoming and fastest yodeler.”
He has performed live, and his music is playing in clubs.
“People are dancing to it,” he said.
And that is why he makes music, so that people can party to it.
“I want to go out and perform and get into the world and let people know that there is a new generation in yodeling. I want to get it in with club music and get people partying to it.”
The heart of his music, he said, is “the beauty of the vocalism.”
“And I want to put that in with techno and just yodel.”
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Pop singer Henry Frasia is set to release his latest single, “JFK,” an ode to long-distance love and one of four tracks on his upcoming EP. The up-and-coming artist is also a student at the University of Miami.
Henry began making music during the pandemic, setting up a makeshift studio. “My sister and brother started doing music and told me to try it out. I was hesitant at first but did it for fun. Then I started to really enjoy it and had a great time. I kept making music and improved a lot,” shares Henry. When he felt comfortable sharing his music with people, he did just that.
Flying across the country, Henry Frasia traveled from his Connecticut home to Los Angeles for music training. There, he met music industry professionals, including producer and artist, Austin Sexton. The two began working together, dropping Henry’s last single, “Slow,” in 2021, along with a music video.
Following the release of his previous single, Henry took a short break and is now returning stronger than ever. Henry is no stranger to the stage, having performed in many plays and musicals over the years. “My mom says, ‘you always know Henry’s home because you can hear him singing from the garage,” he jokes.
Inspired by major pop artists, from Justin Bieber to Shawn Mendes, and R&B and rap artists like Drake and Bryson Tiller, Henry Frasia weaves what inspires him into a sound uniquely his own. “I take ideas and mold my own stuff,” shares Henry of how his influencers have led to his own inspired moments.
His upcoming single, “JFK,” is a song about long-distance relationships. “It’s about me going to LA for song camps and happening to leave a person behind. It was hard and difficult to feel connected to them across the country—yet I was thinking about the person all the time.” The song is easy to connect with because it’s a feeling so many have encountered in a lifetime.
The emotional complexity comes from not only missing said person, but going on to wonder, “is it even worth it?” Henry adds, “I don’t know how to feel, because you’re cross country, but I still want to be in your presence. I still want to see you on FaceTime and hear your voice. This song is about long-distance relationships and navigating through that.”
Through his song, Henry hopes to help people feel less alone in their feelings—especially feelings that aren’t clearcut.
When it comes to writing music, Henry Frasia has a preferred writing process. “Usually, my producer will start a loop, and I’ll freestyle melodies on it. Then, I take what I like, and piece them together. Then I’ll write lyrics to it.” There are times when Henry arrives with a concept in mind; other times, he’ll let the beat take him where it’s meant to go.
“I have so many different sounds and songs to share. I know I have something for everyone,” tells Henry Frasia. “I want to create music that people can relate to and music that people will have a great time listening to. Music is really powerful. The words are powerful, but also the melodies and how you can change them to make someone feel a certain way. I want listeners to feel empowered. You’re not alone. Everyone’s going through something.”
Make sure to stay connected to Henry Frasia on all platforms for new music, videos, and social posts.
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