Mayer Hawthorne Returns With “The Pool”
Today, Mayer Hawthorne releases his new single “The Pool” via P&L Records, his newly-created independent label in partnership with Warner Music Group’s ADA Worldwide. From swirling smoke-filled air to moments of introspective bliss, “The Pool” guides you towards transcendence. Written and produced entirely by Hawthorne, this song is where rebelliousness and carefree living intertwine, inviting you to embrace the thrill in psychedelic adventures. Feel the warmth of the sun on your skin as you indulge in refreshing and blissful moments.
“I wanted this song to feel dangerous. Like you’re screaming down a hot desert road on a Harley, high on mushrooms and you might lose control.” — Mayer Hawthorne
Unlike most artists who polish their sound as they mature, Hawthorne takes a refreshing detour and goes against the grain with his first release since 2020. While this new single is psychedelic and ventures into new sonic landscapes, Hawthorne’s signature sound is still constant.
Mayer Hawthorne has penned every word of his extensive catalog, including four full-length albums over the past 13 years, much of which has become the soundtrack to countless relationships. Hawthorne, who began his career by making rap beats and DJing near his Michigan hometown at the height of Detroit hip-hop, also handles the lion’s share of production and plays nearly every instrument on his records. Hawthorne’s previous releases run the gamut of record labels from legendary indies like Stones Throw Records, to the biggest of major labels like Republic Records. After the release of his last album Man About Town on Vagrant Records in 2016, and touring extensively until the beginning of the pandemic, Hawthorne launched the next phase of his career as a producer and writer for fellow artists. The first song to come out as a part of this venture is called “Options (feat. JID)” from one of the biggest records of 2021, Doja Cat’s Planet Her. Hawthorne earned his second GRAMMY nomination (his first as a producer) for this work.
The media has been quick to recognize Mayer Hawthorne‘s extraordinary talent, with features in esteemed publications like GQ, New York Times Magazine, Playboy, and Rolling Stone. From NPR’s proclamation of his imminent stardom to BBC Music‘s endorsement of his authentic soul, his artistry has captivated the hearts of critics and fans alike. With a wealth of additional press coverage and features in notable outlets such as Billboard, Entertainment Weekly, and Vanity Fair, Hawthorne’s cultural impact is undeniable.
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