An Inside Look at the Making of 21 Ways My Life Is Great with Eric Paquette

The Talk of Fame Podcast got to talk with  Eric Paquette! “21 Ways My Life Is Great” out April 19th 2024, is the second single from YOUTHYEAR - the moniker of Eric Paquette, a Nashville based artist, songwriter, and producer. YOUTHYEAR has collaborated with alt giants Lit, Dashboard Confessional, Letdown, and Michigander along with Butch Walker, Desmond Child, Colin Brittain, members of No Doubt and more. YOUTHYEAR’s debut single “Basement” was the first step outside of the writer/producer chair and into the artist spotlight.  YOUTHYEAR & rock legend Carlo Colasacco (Shinedown, Sueco) co-wrote and co-produced the song which features a music video that tips its hat to Nirvana’s “In Bloom'' and Weezer’s “Buddy Holly'' videos and their satirical portrayal of the late ‘50s early ‘60s. Sonically the song also draws influence from both bands and the more melodic side of grunge and pop-rock of the ‘90s. Upbeat and all-things-alt-rock, it’s bursting with bright melodies that sit next to melodic powerhouse classics like The All American Rejects and new acts like The Band Camino. Late ‘90s icon Ajay Popoff of the band Lit (My Own Worst Enemy) joined in on group vocals as well as makes a feature in the music video, co-directed by Nick Stafford (All Time Low, Charlotte Sands, Boys Like Girls) and YOUTHYEAR who also co-styled the video.  Lyrically “21 Ways My Life Is Great” is a “so glad it’s finally over” breakup song that captures the explosive joy of finally being free of a toxic relationship.``Guess my mom was right ‘about your type” is just one of the playful ways'' Eric is grateful to be onto better things. Bottom line, there are no regrets over the breakup in this song. FOLLOW ME:  INSTAGRAM:  Officialkyliemontigney  Talkoffamepod  Facebook:  Officialkyliemontigney  Talkoffame  Twitter:  Kyliemontigney4  ABOUT ME: Hi, I am Kylie! I love sports, spending time with my family, traveling, and meeting people that inspire me. I love listening to other people's stories and sharing their journeys.