NEWS: Amanda Markley Strips Down Halsey's "Hurricane" in Acoustic Cover Video
SEATTLE, WA | February 18, 2016 - While busy working on her new EP set for release this Spring, Seattle's rising pop singer/songwriter Amanda Markley has been turning heads by dropping a slew of raw, stripped down covers that highlight the strongest female pop artists. Recently, Amanda released a chilling rendition of Joy Williams' "What A Good Woman Does" (ft. producer Chase Manhattan of Night Argent), which will be featured on her forthcoming EP. Last night, the starlet released another awe-inspiring live acoustic video covering Halsey's "Hurricane" along with musician D.J. Brennan, which can be viewed here. Like the others, "Hurricane" highlights the singer's uniquely hypnotic tone that traps the listener into a fever dream. Here is what Markley had to say about why she chose to cover "Hurricane": "Halsey is an artist I look up to. Her lyrics are so raw and real that they are very powerful. I chose this song because it is a reminder to stay strong and be independent. I was excited to work with DJ Brennan to put my own spin on this song." - Amanda Markley
Markley is currently in the studio with Chase Manhattan to collaborate on and produce her upcoming EP at Rainmaker Studios. The first single from the EP, "Jealousy" was released in 2015 in a partnership with Cadence & Cause, sending all proceeds of single downloads to the charitable cause of rescuing homeless animals and finding them homes. Manhattan produced a music video for "Jealousy" which premiered exclusively with PopWrapped. The duo recently released a chilling cover of Joy Williams' track "What A Good Woman Does," highlighting their time together in the studio. The EP is set to release early 2016 with a slew of new tracks, videos, and more on the way.
Head over to Amanda Markley's YouTube to catch her infectious cover of Halsey's "Hurricane" featuring D.J. Brennan. Follow Amanda Markley on social media for behind-the-scenes updates and new music as she preps for her 2016 EP release.
About Amanda Markley: AMANDA MARKLEY is a pop singer/songwriter hailing from Seattle, WA. Following a life-altering spinal injury that caused her to pull back from her passion of horseback riding, Amanda learned to cope by writing her emotions in a journal. Her writing became inspiration for her new passion in music and the lyrics of her first songs. Now, able to ride horses again, Amanda Markley strives to inspire and give others courage to follow their own dreams - a passion you will find intertwined in many of her own lyrics.
Early in her career, Amanda's original song "Breathe," was heard by acclaimed songwriter Scott Krippayne, who has penned No.1 hits for Jordin Sparks, Demi Lovato, and Blake Lewis, to name a few. Krippayne was so intrigued by Amanda's soulful songwriting, he produced her first album, as well as co-wrote a song titled "You and Me" on her debut album, also titled Breathe.
In 2013, Amanda Markley was chosen from Ernie Ball's Battle of the Bands to play Van's Warped Tour on the Acoustic Basement stage in Seattle. Markley has also shared the stage with artists such as Aaron Carter, Tyler Ward, William Beckett, and more. Captivated by the local coffee house vibe of the Pacific Northwest, the singer often plays vocally rich and emotionally raw acoustic sets. When not performing in an intimate setting, Amanda commands the stage with a full band and is a regular performer El Corazon, Chop Suey, the Hard Rock Cafe and other iconic venues in the Seattle area.
Markley is currently in the studio with Chase Manhattan of Washington alt/pop band, Night Argent to collaborate on and produce her upcoming EP at Rainmaker Studios. The first single from the EP, "Jealousy" was released in 2015 in a partnership with Cadence & Cause, sending all proceeds of single downloads to the charitable cause of rescuing homeless animals and finding them homes. Manhattan produced a music video for "Jealousy" which premiered exclusively with PopWrapped. The EP is set to release early 2016 with a slew of new tracks, videos, and more on the way.
This budding songwriter's music can be heard on Spotify, Pandora, Sirius Radio Coffee Café, Seattle Wave Radio, and more. Follow Amanda Markley on social media (@amarkleymusic) for future announcements and new music soon!
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