Blush (Maya Hawke album)

Blush is the upcoming debut studio album by American singer-songwriter and actress Maya Hawke. Initially set for June 19, 2020,[1][2][3] the album release date was delayed to August 21, 2020.[4] Blush will be released independently via Mom + Pop Music. The album is a continuation of her collaboration with musician Jesse Harris, who produced and composed her solo debut with a double single-set in August 2019.

Blush
Studio album by
Maya Hawke
ReleasedAugust 21, 2020 (2020-08-21)
Length38:16
LabelMom + Pop
ProducerJesse Harris
Singles from Blush
  1. "By Myself"
    Released: March 18, 2020
  2. "Coverage"
    Released: April 22, 2020

Background and release

Prior to the album's release, the actress made her musical debut in August 2019 when she released a double single-set with "To Love a Boy" and "Stay Open".[5] The A-side and B-side singles were produced and composed by musician Jesse Harris, with Hawke as the lyricist.[6] This record was released shortly after Hawke had gained popularity from her acting roles in both Stranger Things and Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.[2]

Hawke announced the album and released its first single, "By Myself" in March 2020.[3] The second single, "Coverage", was released in April 2020.[7] The song's music video was directed by Maya's father Ethan Hawke.[8] The album release date was delayed from June 19, 2020 to August 21, 2020[4] amid the 2020 Black Lives Matter protests. Hawke wrote, "I feel like this is not a time for self-promotion. It is a time for activation, education and self-examination."[9]

Writing and recording

Hawke told Pitchfork: "This album happened accidentally. From my point of view, Blush is a collection of secret messages, hidden communications with the people in my life."[1] She told Nylon, "We [Harris and Hawke] kept writing, kept collecting songs because it brought joy into both of our lives. Collecting them into an album and releasing it comes from a crazy, if not pathological desire to share that joy with others."[6]

Promotion and charity

Hawke will donate a portion of her merchandise sales to Food Bank For New York City.[3]

Track listing

Adapted from Apple Music:[10]

Blush track listing
No.TitleLength
1."Generous Heart"3:35
2."So Long"3:59
3."By Myself"2:26
4."Animal Enough"3:27
5."Coverage"3:45
6."Hold the Sun"2:59
7."River Like You"2:16
8."Bringing Me Down"2:35
9."Cricket"3:10
10."Menace"3:57
11."Goodbye Rocketship"3:10
12."Mirth"2:57
Total length:38:16
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References
  1. Strauss, Matthew (March 18, 2020). "Stranger Things' Maya Hawke Announces Debut Album Blush, Shares New Video". Pitchfork. Retrieved 19 April 2020.
  2. Daly, Rhian (March 25, 2020). "Maya Hawke: 'I'm a showboat and a ridiculous clown'". NME. Retrieved April 19, 2020. But acting isn’t her only talent – she’s also a gifted singer-songwriter
  3. DeLeo, Isabella (March 18, 2020). "Maya Hawke Announces Her Debut Album Blush, Shares New Single "By Myself"". Paste. Retrieved March 20, 2020.
  4. "Maya Hawke". Maya Hawke Official Website. Archived from the original on June 18, 2020. Retrieved June 18, 2020.
  5. Nickolai, Nate (August 18, 2019). "Maya Hawke Debuts Two Singles Ahead of Album Release". Variety. Retrieved August 25, 2019.
  6. Halabian, Layla (March 18, 2020). "Maya Hawke Shares First Single Off Debut Album 'Blush'". Nylon. Retrieved April 19, 2020.
  7. Strauss, Matthew (April 22, 2020). "Listen to Maya Hawke's New Song "Coverage"". Pitchfork. Retrieved April 29, 2020.
  8. Darmon, Aynslee (April 28, 2020). "Maya Hawke Enlists Dad Ethan Hawke To Direct 'Coverage' Music Video During Coronavirus Quarantine". ET Canada. Retrieved April 29, 2020.
  9. "Screenshot of @momandpopmusic Instagram story". June 15, 2020. Retrieved June 18, 2020.
  10. "Blush by Maya Hawke". Apple Music. Retrieved April 19, 2020.
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