SEATTLE, WA | MAY 4, 2016 - As she gears up for the release of her latest self-titled EP [out 5/6/16], Seattle's rising alternative pop starlet Amanda Markley has partnered with Myspace to bring her fans an exclusive first-listen of the EP in full. The EP is an infectious mix of pop, alternative and folk influenced songs that make the listener want to dance, cry, and unleash the fierce, powerful persona in all of us. Myspace coined the production, "full of her creative passion-reminiscent of Ellie Goulding and Sia's work." Here is what Amanda Markley had to say about the release: "Finishing this EP has been a long process and I am very excited to finally release it. I had to get through some frustrating times to finish the recording, but I'm happy with how it all came together in the end. I decided to self title this EP because it is debuting a new, more mature sound for me and it really shows more of who I am as an artist. I had to stand on my own a lot and get things done to finish this EP, and self-titling it highlights my strength through completion. I hope you all enjoy it!" - Amanda Markley

For this EP release, Amanda Markley collaborated with a slew of Washington-based artists such as Adamm Mitchell (She Is We), Chase Manhattan (Night Argent), Matt Bacnis, and Chloe Hendrickson. The first single, "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. The EP features five tracks by the singer/songwriter, including the infectious dance-pop track, "Monster," a stripped down piano version of her hit "Cold," and a brand new track titled "Fire." Markley has already headed back to the studio to record a set of new tracks with notable singer/songwriter/producer Will Pugh (Cartel) in Nashville and will be releasing new tracks soon.

Before its release on 5/6/16, head to Myspace to stream Amanda Markley's self-titled EP in full. Amanda Markley EP is available for pre-order here. Follow Amanda online for behind-the-scenes updates, new music, and more.

1. Fire
2. Cold
3. Monster
4. Jealousy
5. Cold (Revisited)

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 working on her upcoming EP. 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. Chase Manhattan (Night Argent) produced the 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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