Genre-defying 18-year-old rising star d4vd has released his latest single “Sleep Well.” The track is a highlight off his highly anticipated, upcoming debut EP Petals to Thorns, out May 26 via Darkroom/Interscope.
“Sleep Well” is an enchanting ballad that opens the listener to a new side of d4vd. Woozy instrumentals blend smoothly with d4vd’s lovesick lyrics epitomizing romance with a teenage fervor. It marks a shift in sound from previous singles, offering stripped-down vocals that allow his falsetto range to shine. Directed by Chris Villa, the accompanying music video follows suit with a touching montage of d4vd and his love interest immersed in celestial, candle-lit backdrops.
Petals to Thorns is primed to be a groundbreaking debut that will captivate listeners with its diverse range of genres, from R&B to indie rock, and grunge. The nine-song project features his two chart-climbing singles, RIAA platinum “Romantic Homicide,” a guitar-driven breakup anthem, and RIAA gold “Here With Me,” a slow-building beachy ballad.
The EP also includes his most recent releases, “Worthless,” and “Placebo Effect,” as well as new tracks showcasing d4vd’s innovative sound. The tracks range from fast-paced, reverb-drenched dream pop to slacker rock with elements of R&B and pop-punk in his vocals.
After facing copyright strikes on his gaming YouTube channel, d4vd kickstarted his music career by recording songs inside his sister’s closet via the app BandLab. With gaming culture and anime as some of his biggest influences, d4vd’s sound is a true testament to the DIY spirit of today’s emerging artists.
D4vd’s summer tour dates are in celebration of the upcoming project. His headlining shows earlier this year as part of “The Root Of It All” tour sold out immediately. These new summer dates will revisit major cities including New York and Los Angeles, expanding to larger venues this time around.