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Pop-Punk/Alt-Rock artist WALWIN releases his latest single ‘Famous’ via AntiFragile Music. As a self-proclaimed ‘elder emo’, WALWIN has been a staple of the UK’s alternative scene for the past decade as both an artist, writer and producer working with the likes of Emma Blackery, Charlie Simpson (Busted, Fightstar) and As December Falls.
His latest single ‘Famous’ offers listeners an insight into the music industry, outlining the glamorous exterior while diving into the struggles and pressures artists face when trying to make it in such a competitive field. Backed by driving guitar lines and rousing choruses that amplify WALWIN’s message and impassioned vocal perfectly. WALWIN describes the meaning behind ‘Famous’ further. “It’s about struggling as a musician and content creator in today’s world. Everyone around you thinks you’re a rockstar, but in reality, you’re struggling to get by.”
Hailing from Essex, UK, WALWIN has previously toured across the UK, Europe and the US amassing a sizable online presence along the way. A DIY artist to the core WALWIN writes and produces his own music while also creating the artwork and visuals. Outside of his music, WALWIN is an accomplished music video director and photographer, shooting for an array of up-and-coming acts including the likes of Nova Twins and Dani Sylvia. WALWIN’s previous releases have gained over 3.5 million streams across Spotify along with garnering support from the likes of BBC Radio 1, Alt-Press and numerous Spotify playlists including New Music Friday, The Locker and Pop Punk’s Not Dead alongside some of his biggest influences including Blink 182, My Chemical Romance and Paramore to name a few.
With the release of his latest single ‘Famous’ WALWIN looks to continue expanding his audience while proving that pop-punk is far from dead.
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