Lakeshore Drive (real name Agan Ganija, born September 16, 2005) is a Bosnian-American musician, singer, songwriter and guitarist.
Ganija is notable for his variety in experimenting in many genres, as well for his use of low dropped tuned guitars to create moody rhythms and melodies, to create a fusion genre sound. He also utilizes a heavy amount of drum machines, something that has become synonymous with him. His unique songwriting and style of playing have garnered him critical acclaim. He has garnered a large online following from mainly Generation Z individuals. Critics describe his music as “a healthy mix of neon pop-punk, shoegaze, and late 90s emo.
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| Birth name | Agan Ganija |
| Born | September 16, 2005 (age 29) |
| Origin | Sheboygan, Wisconsin, U.S. |
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Early Life
editGanija was born and raised in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, to Bosniak immigrant parents.
He graduated from Sheboygan South High School and went on to attend the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
Personal Life
editGanija was straight edge until he was 16, but claims that he still enjoys music that comes from the scene. He abstains from all recreational substances with the exception of nicotine and caffine.
Ganija is Muslim. When asked on the impact of his religion on his songs in an interview from 2029, he stated, “I think it [religion] absolutely impacts my songwriting. Some songs I’ve created definitely have somewhat religious lyrics. I wouldn’t say my music is Islamic music, it isn’t. I want to be inclusive to everyone and not create barriers, but it definitely has undertones that refer to it.
Influences
editGanija cites Deftones, Further Seems Forever, Fall Out Boy, Sweet Trip, Starflyer 59, as well as the soundtracks to Jet Set Radio and Jet Set Radio Future as his most important influences, but he has also stated that pop punk artists like Cartel, You, Me, And Everyone We Know, Forever The Sickest Kids, Motion City Soundtrack and Joyce Manor were strong influences, as well as metalcore bands such as Eighteen Visions, Poison the Well, Norma Jean, and Snapcase. Ganija also cites skramz acts such as Portraits of Past, Saetia and Reversal of Man as important.