Peculiar power pop from Peculiar, Missouri
— modern rock with retro influences
Peculiar Music For Peculiar People!
About
Brad Allen is a singer-songwriter from Peculiar, MO just outside Kansas City, making catchy rock songs with smart lyrics, big hooks, and a bit of humor.
Blending wit, heart, and storytelling, his music draws from power pop, punk, and alternative rock influences — think Fountains of Wayne, Green Day, and Weezer.
Listen to Brad’s Studio Releases
Catchy, character-driven, and totally DIY — these are Brad’s best original songs, recorded and produced in his Kansas City home studio. Fans of Fountains of Wayne, Bowling For Soup, The Cars and Green Day will feel right at home.
Join Me As I Take You Behind The Music!
Every week I take my listeners behind the music. I show the creative process behind my songs – where the ideas come from and how I create my tunes. I show my struggles and victories as a freelance musician as well.
This is a very personal experience in which I bare my soul as an artist. I show not only what has worked for me but some of the big mistakes feel I’ve made in my music career and what it’s like to try make a living as an independent musician.
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“Clever and catchy!!”
Robert Jansen, Canadian Songwriter And Producer
Run Forrest Run
“Life is like a box of chocolates… and sometimes it inspires a song.”
Like millions of people, I’ve watched Forrest Gump more times than I can count. The idea for Run Forrest Run came while I was out for a jog, noticing how people always seem to stare at runners as if they’ve never seen anyone exercising before. I couldn’t help but picture someone rolling down their car window and yelling, “Run, Forrest, Run!” The image made me laugh, and by the time I got home I knew I had my next song.
Run Forrest Run is a fun, upbeat tribute to one of the most lovable movie characters of all time. Filled with references that fans of the film will instantly recognize, it’s a nostalgic celebration of Forrest Gump’s unforgettable journey, wrapped in crunchy guitars, catchy melodies, and infectious power-pop energy.
Influences: Fountains of Wayne, The Police,The Cars, Bowling For Soup, Weezer.
Available on all major streaming platforms.