Amber Mark Releases “Let Me Love You” & Announces Album
Critically adored singer, songwriter, and producer Amber Mark unveils her seductive new single “Let Me Love You” — as well as the news that her highly anticipated sophomore album Pretty Idea is coming on October 10. Pre-save HERE,
Pretty Idea follows Mark’s dancefloor-oriented Loosies EP and the new album’s soulful lead single “Sweet Serotonin.” The LP drops just ahead of her joining the North American leg of Sabrina Carpenter’s arena-conquering Short n’ Sweet Tour, which has grown to include four nights at Madison Square Garden and six at Los Angeles’ Crypto.com Arena, plus stops at iconic venues in Pittsburgh, Nashville, and Toronto. Tickets HERE and itinerary below. Mark also recently played back-to-back days at Carpenter’s BST Hyde Park London weekender.
“Let Me Love You” is a full immersion in Mark’s sonic world — a swirling, driving mix of modern soul and disco groove rich with live instrumentation, synth strings, and enveloping atmosphere. Mark’s aching voice cuts through the hypnotic track as she paints a vivid scene: “Baby, stay a while / Pour me something strong, roll up something mild / Why are you in denial? / Energy is too unique with you and I / Why won’t you let me love you?”
Written by Mark and produced by Julian Bunetta (Sabrina Carpenter, Gracie Abrams), Matt Zara (Teddy Swims, Lola Young), “Let Me Love You” is the perfect spiritual follow-up to “Sweet Serotonin,” which Stereogum called “sultry, smooth, and relaxed” and Clash said “nails the rush of connection.” Sticky and laid back, that opening salvo and its intimate video offered a subtly powerful reminder of her gift for capturing a classic vibe with timeless vocals and endless poise.
Bunetta was among the close collaborators who pitched in on November’s Loosies, a free-wheeling set of dance, pop, soul, disco, and R&B meant to hold fans over while she worked on Pretty Idea. Featuring the playful “Wait So Yeah,” blissful disco cut “Won’t Cry,” and sultry Jersey club flip “Sink In,” Loosies racked up fan and critic love. The New York Times included “Wait So Yeah” in their The Playlist feature and Spotify playlist. Wonderland shouted out Mark’s “boundless creativity and undeniable artistry.” And The Fader observed, “If Loosies was meant to quell the impatience of waiting for Mark’s next record, I’m afraid it’s only done the opposite.”
Pretty Idea will be Mark’s first album since 2022’s Three Dimensions Deep, which received near-universal praise upon release. Considering the songs shared so far and the massive tour dates ahead, it looks like the multi-hyphenate talent is in the process of outdoing herself.
Photo credit: Wendy Ngala