About This Songwright
Navigating the unpredictable currents of creative expression, Garrett Hipp approaches music not as a static destination, but as a living, evolving organism. Hailing from Adair, Oklahoma, this multi-instrumentalist—proficient on bass, guitar, drums, and trumpet—treats songcraft with a fascinations-led curiosity that bridges polar opposites. Drawing equal inspiration from the unbridled chaos of “noise-not-music” and anti-music subcultures as he does from the refined aesthetic of art school tradition, Garrett refuses to be bound by conventional songwriting rules while still honoring the deep discipline of the craft.
Central to his work is an ongoing mental health journey, using music as an unfiltered mirror for his inner world and watching how personal growth shifts his sonic taste over time. Having made his official showcase debut on February 7, 2026, Garrett brings an avant-garde flexibility to his live sets. Fascinated by the jazz tradition of reinterpreting the same piece across different sessions, he embraces the idea that a track is never truly finished, offering audiences a rare, transparent look at art in a continuous state of transformation.
Storyteller Showcase Debut: 2/7/2026
Hometown: Adair, OK
Instrument(s): Bass / Guitar / Drums / Trumpet