Sally Boy releases New EP
SALLY BOY RELEASES NEW EP
MUSIC 2 CRASH 2
“Focused and intentional in every way” – Lyrical Lemonade
“Shows off an unmistakable musicianship as he fluidly brings genres together that might never be caught dead on the same mixtape” – FLAUNT
“Rooted in classic songwriting but with contemporary production choices” – Pigeons & Planes
“[Sally Boy has] moved to the top of my summertime playlist” – Ones to Watch
LOS ANGELES (August 24, 2022) – Today, rising artist Sally Boy releases his anticipated EP, music 2 crash 2, out now via Loud Robot/RCA Records.
The five-track project features recent singles including “i love u,” “like that,” and “true american” featuring Kyle Lux, as well as the new release “where we met.” An upbeat and breezy body of work perfect for the summer season, running the gamut of genres including low-fi, indie, alt-pop and hip-hop, music 2 crash 2 is a culmination of Sally Boy’s influences and inspirations, infused with his signature twist of melodic choruses and playful lyricism.
“When an automobile abruptly stops, via collision with a fellow moving object or a stationary one, a strange phenomenon occurs; among the smoke and general disarray, sound persists…that of the radio. Organized noise persists in the mangled ruins of what once resembled a modern chariot,” says Sally Boy of the project. “THIS is music to crash to – songs you want to hear when all else fails, a soundtrack to the chaos. Begging that when it all comes to a screeching halt, treat it not as an accident, but as an unplanned meditation.”
music 2 crash 2 Tracklist
- like that
- i love u
- true american feat. Kyle Lux
- nothing to lose
- where we met
About Sally Boy
The Philadelphia-born, Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter hit the scene in 2020 with his debut EP EREZ. The EP garnered numerous accolades, including features in Wonderland, Flaunt, American Songwriter, Ones to Watch, and more, in addition to earning Sally Boy a placement on Pigeons & Planes’ ‘Best New Artists’ list. He’s also garnered Spotify support, landing on anti pop, Indie Pop, Varsity Bars, young & free, idk playlists.
Self-acceptance is at the root of Sally Boy. Erez adopted the name after writing the song “Sally Boy,” his first real solo effort outside his work with his band. It’s a dreamy conversation with his younger self set to a beautiful acoustic guitar. As a child, Erez was sometimes teased for being soft. Emotional. Feminine. The bullshit machismo that young boys absorb and inflict on others made him feel stifled and strange. Like he didn’t belong. He tried to bury that side of himself and craft a persona that felt tougher, more masculine. But it wasn’t true. By dubbing himself Sally Boy, Erez dispenses with inauthentic self-presentation. His 2021 EP, Lies I Tell Myself, captures that tone perfectly.
Lies I Tell Myself is about lightness, energy, and unabashedly being yourself. Each song on the record contains at least one line in which he tells himself some half-truth to feel better. Despite the concept behind the project, Erez didn’t force anything during the songwriting. These are simply expressions of who he is and where he’s at. Sally Boy’s music is playful, with drums that get into your system at the molecular level, forcing you to move; the lyrics have swagger, even when dabbling in self-deprecation. It’s an amusing celebration of accepting yourself, flaws and all.
(credit – Jake Zaoutis)
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