American Idol's Most Unforgettable Audition: Where is Alejandro Aranda Now?
Throughout its 21 seasons, American Idol viewers seem to have seen it all when it comes to singing and competition.
Hundreds of aspiring performers from all over the country came to the show for fame and public recognition and did their best to stand out during the auditions. Some were really good; others were just terrible. Some were hard to watch; others were impossible to stop watching. Some were mesmerising; others were ordinary. And some were so good the show launched their careers in pop music.
An audition many fans still remember as one of the best was Alejandro Aranda's performance of his original song Out Loud in Season 17. This memorable audition not only earned the self-taught musician a spot in the season finale but also catapulted him to worldwide fame.
American Idol fans and the season's judges were charmed by the humble man who, despite obvious nerves, gave one of the most emotionally-gripping performances they'd ever seen.
Aranda's style fuses alternative rock, soul, and pop, creating a distinct sound. He began singing and composing songs at a young age, and by the time he appeared on American Idol, he was already famous in his hometown. However, the show proved to be a turning point in his life. His audition video went viral, and although Alejandro didn't win the season, his musical career took off.
Following American Idol, Aranda embarked on his debut tour under the stage name Scarypoolparty. The tour was a resounding success. All the tickets sold out, and fans described Scarypoolparty's performances as deeply moving, transcendent, and magical.
Shortly after, Alejandro signed a record deal with Hollywood Records and released his debut album, Exit Form, a narrative of love, loss, and self-discovery. His fans hailed the album as groundbreaking and phenomenal. His subsequent two albums, Doom Hologram and The Act of Forgiveness, were just as successful. His most recent album, released in 2021, features 21 tracks.
Under his contract, Aranda participated in numerous concerts and festivals and appeared on popular talk shows. Today, his hectic schedule shows no signs of slowing down. Although the singer won't be releasing new hits in the near future, he has an upcoming tour scheduled for April-May. This means Scarypoolparty fans can look forward to catching up with the gifted musician very soon.