After only a week of strumming a guitar during lockdown, the now-15-year-old—who happens to be a Tampa resident—got up in front of his family and performed Jon Pardi’s “Ain’t Always The Cowboy.” It must have been insanely well-received, because Gagnon hasn’t stopped playing music since. His music, full of all the electronic beats common in today’s contemporary world, largely centers around heartbreak and moving on from a relationship, which is just what some of us need sometimes.
Malachi’s debut EP is just around the corner, but in the meantime, he has this gig where a few unannounced special guests are supposed to show up.
This article appears in Dec 15-21, 2022.