After weeks of fans clamoring online for its official release, singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer Camylio finally unveils his anxiously awaited new EP in the light and shadows today via Mercury Records—listen HERE.
The seven-track EP includes the 22-year-old vocal phenom’s previously released hit single “trouble” and features his new focus track “angel,” which has already been gaining traction online and amassing millions of views prior to its official release today. The cinematic official music video for “angel,” directed by John Martinez, captures the contrasting emotions of lightness versus darkness that’s woven throughout the overall theme of the project—watch it HERE.
On the inspiration behind “angel,” Camylio shares “I wrote ‘angel’ about that moment when you see your person all dressed up, coming down the stairs to go out. When time stops, there’s an electricity in the air, and you can’t find the words to describe how beautiful they look, that’s when I imagine ‘angel’ playing in the background.”
in the light and shadows illuminates Camylio’s progression as an artist, featuring a balance of alternative pop production with open-hearted, folk-inspired storytelling.
On the EP, he explains, “This project feels like a homecoming creatively. My entire musical upbringing was listening to a weird combination of artists like The Weeknd and Hozier, but also Ed Sheeran and Shawn Mendes etc. Truly a combination of light and dark. To get to make the music I’ve always wanted to make and have the reaction from my fans be so positive has been really inspiring, and I can’t wait to feel that interaction live. Love is gentle and beautiful, but it can also be exhilarating, dark, and passionate. This project to me represents the light and dark sides of attraction and love.”
Camylio first teased the EP earlier this year with his single “high, high, high,” which impressively amassed over 900 thousand global streams in its first week. Last fall, he released his fan favorite before we say goodbye EP, which, in his words, tells the story of “a failing relationship, the stages of falling out of love, and dealing with the consequences. Heartbreak doesn’t happen overnight, there’s a beginning, a middle, and an end.” Featuring tracks “strangers,” “i’m sorry,” and “unwanted,” the project has tallied over 20 million-plus streams and counting.
With a combined following of more than 5 million followers across platforms and over 245 million career streams, Camylio is just getting started – stay tuned for more to come from the singer-songwriter this year.
