Latin pop artist VALÉ has released her project “La Danza del Despertar,” led by the single “Entero.” The singer describes the release, which leans further into her Spanish-language roots, as her most vulnerable work to date. The project arrives with a video and a short film directed by Tony San Lorenzo, due October 5, and precedes VALÉ’s first headlining tour of North America this fall.
Rising pop artist Mergui has released “Spotlight,” the lead single from his forthcoming EP “Gut Feeling,” set for release November 20. The track was produced by Jesse Shatkin, known for his work with Sia and Charlie Puth, with creative direction from Austin Cieszko. According to the announcement, the EP traces the stages of a relationship from first attraction onward.
Indie-folk artist Bridey Costello has released “Impossible,” a song addressing the reassessment of past relationship patterns, accompanied by an official video and a live performance clip. Costello will join Taylor Bickett’s U.S. tour this fall as support.
Country artist Tyce Delk has released a live piano version of “Up There Down Here,” a ballad about grief co-written with Billy Dawson and Jonathan Hutcherson, following fan requests after the original version’s YouTube debut in September. Delk is currently touring 21 venues nationwide. Separately, TJ Minor has released “Paranoia,” co-written with Matthew Marino and produced by Kodeblooded, and will support Jady on select North American tour dates before a showcase at Revolver in Los Angeles on October 27.
Based on a press release provided to Music Industry Weekly by Black Box | Alex Nesi, blackbox.la.