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What the press is saying about midwxst:
“Irresistible”– The FADER
“Such a compelling voice” – Pitchfork
“a maturation in sound and content, he finds solace in crafting ultra-vulnerable lyrics and music his peers can relate to” – Complex
“He truly marches to the beat of his own drum“- XXL
20 year-old artist midwxst shares his debut album, E3 via Geffen Records. A co-executive produced album by midwxst and Sophie Gray, the project tells the story of a character named E3, narrated by midwxst. The album illustrates his recent internal challenges, but also underscores profound growth and maturity. The project release follows lead single “pretty girls” as well as the album’s last offering “warning.”
E3 is midwxst’s most immersive and conceptual experience yet. Having hunkered down in a studio in LA to ensure an organic writing process, midwxst’s latest project provides listeners a path forward through relationships, identity formation and the internet. Enlisting industry veterans and session musicians to soundtrack what he describes as a “fairytale gone wrong,” midwxst notes, “I just want people to understand that I went through a lot of the shit I am expressing on this album. And yeah I went through it, and yeah it hurt, but it made me grow and become who I am today. And I wouldn’t trade any of that pain or any of that loss for anything.” Compared to better luck next time, which is a brash breakup album through-and-through, E3 is an intricate painting of love in all its forms and evolutions.
Earlier this year midwxst also dropped “Tally” featuring South Florida’s Denzel Curry. midwxst’s steady stream of new music has been flowing since he emerged on the scene in 2020. Last year alone, the blossoming artist released two EPs including BACK IN ACTION 3.0 EP, which includes the standout track “223’s” feat. BabyTron, he also released his EP better luck next time. along with the stand-alone singles “mad,” “slide den,” and “sidelines.” midwxst also ventured on his first national run touring his music to venues across the country while collaborating with some of music’s brightest young peers including Yeat, Dro Kenji, KA$HDAMI and more.
Listen to E3 above, find touring details below, and stay tuned for more from midwxst.
Upcoming Live Show Dates:
10/19 – Toronto, ON @ The AXiS Club
10/20 – Montréal, QC @ Le Ministère
10/22 – Washington, DC @ Union Stage
10/23 – New York, NY @ Elsewhere – The Hall
10/24 – Boston, MA @ Middle East Downstairs
10/25 – Philadelphia, PA @ The Foundry
10/27 – Atlanta, GA @ The Loft at Center Stage
10/28 – Orlando, FL @ The Social
10/29 – Tampa, FL @ The Orpheum
11/1 – Birmingham, AL @ Iron City
11/2 – Houston, TX @ Bayou Music Centre
11/3 – San Antonio, TX @ Tech Port
11/6 – Phoenix, AZ @ Crescent Ballroom
11/8 – Santa Ana, CA @ The Observatory – Constellation Room
11/9 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Roxy Theatre11/10 – San Francisco, CA @ The Independent
11/12 – Portland, OR @ Holocene
11/13 – Vancouver, BC @ Fortune Sound Club
11/14 – Seattle, WA @ Chop Suey
11/16 – Salt Lake City, UT @ Soundwell
11/17 – Denver, CO @ Cervantes’ Other Side
11/19 – Minneapolis, MN @ 7th St Entry
11/21 – Chicago, IL @ Bottom Lounge
11/22 – Indianapolis, IN @ HI-FI Indy
11/26 – Nashville, TN @ The Basement East
midwxst
E3
September 1, 2023
Geffen Records
1. lost
2. pretty girls
3. warning
4. lights out
5. heartache blues
6. sfb (so f*cking boring)
7. ball & chain
8. lonely
9. old me
10. hate how much I like you
11. like nah
12. ready for you
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