Teddy Swims Releases Debut EP Unlearning
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New Music Friday gets a healthy serving of soul from Atlanta singer/songwriter Teddy Swims as he drops his debut Unlearning EP today via Warner Records.
The vocal juggernaut dishes up a flavorful feast for the ears. The well-composed EP opens with the beautiful and serene “L.I.F.E.” Co-written with songwriting sensations Poo Bear (Justin Bieber, Usher) and John Ryan (Maroon 5, John Legend), the track is evidence that even with a relaxed feeling it’s a substantial opening. Other favorites include the flirtatious and groovy “Blowing Smoke,” brassy and fun “Broke” featuring Thomas Rhett, and the contemplative “Til’ I Change Your Mind.”
“I wanted to enter into the world with my first body of work knowing the songs were the best they could be. I felt like everything fit together in terms of what I wanted to say. The title perfectly encapsulates 2020! We’ve all had to do a little introspection, break some bad habits, and figure out who we are again. There are some things we took for granted that, thanks to this Pandemic, we had to really open our eyes and do some unlearning!”
Teddy recently appeared on A Little Later With Lilly Singh (watch HERE) and delivered his late-night television debut performance with “Bed On Fire” on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert (watch HERE). Teddy started out the year by being named a 2021 “Artist To Watch” by Rolling Stone who praise “A boundaryless approach comes through in Dimsdale’s original songs, which blend elements of hip-hop, R&B, country, and classic soul.” He also made his national television debut on The Kelly Clarkson Show with an unforgettable performance of his first release of the year “My Bad” (watch it HERE).
For a debut body of work, Teddy Swims Unlearning is no half-hearted collection of records. This EP is not only a display of Teddy’s powerhouse voice but that he truly is a musical mastermind to watch.