Greg Gonzalez's Pets

Greg Gonzalez is the creative force behind the ambient pop project Cigarettes After Sex, celebrated for the evocative moodiness of their debut self-titled album.

Dipping into the sphere of atmospheric, ambient pop music, Gonzalez and his musical endeavor Cigarettes After Sex gained widespread recognition for their emotive songwriting and dreamy instrumentals. The project first grabbed attention with their single “Nothing’s Gonna Hurt You Baby” in 2012. Over the years, their body of work has grown to include the self-titled album in 2017 and the follow-up “Cry” in 2019, with singles such as “Apocalypse” and “K.” achieving significant attention.

Gonzalez’s artistic endeavors have brought him into the orbit of a wide array of talents. Notable among his collaborative efforts are musicians like Anthony Gonzalez of M83, Dev Hynes, José González, Haley Williams, Mitski, and Sharon Van Etten. He also spans into the realm of filmmakers, such as Sofia Coppola and David Lynch, whose oeuvre has resonated with the thematic echoes of Cigarettes After Sex. Additionally, writers like Haruki Murakami and Chuck Palahniuk have spoken favorably of Gonzalez’s introspective music.

Though not awash with mainstream awards, the potency of Greg Gonzalez’s work has earned critical acclaim. The album “Cigarettes After Sex” was rated as one of the best albums of 2017 by various critics.