SEATTLE, WA | JUNE 9, 2016 - Seattle's rising alternative pop starlet Amanda Markley recently dropped her latest self-titled EP on 5/6/16, which included an emotional, stripped-down version of her former hit track "Cold." The hauntingly beautiful piano version, "Cold (Revisited)" highlights the artist's delicate tone of Markley's voice with it's gut wrenching emotional lyrics that take the listener on a journey through the feeling of loss. Today, Markley is thrilled to partner with Paste Magazine for the exclusive first look at the official music video of "Cold (Revisited)." The video was directed by Jared Hole and filmed by Noah Martin. Here is what Amanda Markley had to say about the song: "When you go through heartbreak, there are lots of questions you have that get left unanswered, and this song really calls out to that. I wanted to revisit "Cold" because I connect so closely to the lyrics. Having gone through a tough breakup myself a few months back, I really know what it's like to feel the emotions of this song. I wanted to record a version of "Cold" that would capture the raw emotion I was feeling and portray that to the listener." - Amanda Markley
Amanda Markley has been busy this past year collaborating with a slew of Washington-based artists such as Adamm Mitchell (She Is We), Chase Manhattan (Night Argent), Matt Bacnis, and Chloe Hendrickson on her latest self-titled EP, released May 2016. 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." Immediately following the release, Markley headed to Nashville to record a set of new tracks with notable singer/songwriter/producer Will Pugh (Cartel), which will be released later this year.
Head to Paste Magazine today to watch Amanda Markley's newest music video for, "Cold (Revisited)." Amanda Markley EP can be purchased on Apple Music here. Follow Amanda Markley online for behind-the-scenes updates and new music coming soon.
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 withCadence & 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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