MAYER HAWTHORNE Covers Lorde’s “Royals” for VEVO’s Unexpected Covers Series!

Fri Oct 4 14:50:48 CDT 2013

Announces New Edit of His Song "Crime (feat. Kendrick Lamar)”

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Still from “Royals” live video, credit VEVO

Today Mayer Hawthorne unveils a new edit of his song "Crime (feat. Kendrick Lamar)" off his critically-acclaimed third album Where Does This Door Go - PRESS HERE <https://soundcloud.com/mayerhawthorne/crime-with-kendrick-lamar> to listen! Mayer wrapped up his headlining US tour in Austin, TX last week, and while he was there, he performed a cover of Lorde’s hit single “Royals” with his own retro-twist for VEVO’s “Unexpected Covers” series. He also filmed a live performance of “Crime” among other songs for VEVO’s live concert series, VEVO Presents. PRESS HERE <http://www.vevo.com/watch/mayer-hawthorne/royals-vevo-unexpected-covers/USUV71302391?syndicationid=bb8a16ab-1279-4f17-969b-1dba5eb60eda&shortlink=GlrvaK&country=US> to watch the live video of “Royals” and PRESS HERE <http://www.vevo.com/watch/mayer-hawthorne/crime-vevo-presents/USUV71302388?syndicationid=bb8a16ab-1279-4f17-969b-1dba5eb60eda&shortlink=sSDP40&country=US> to watch “Crime”.

After releasing Where Does This Door Go on July 16th via Republic Records, Mayer has spent the summer touring with OneRepublic and on his own headlining tour. This month he will embark on a two-month tour across Europe supporting Bruno Mars.  Mayer also recently performed “Crime” and his first single off the album “Her Favorite Song” on The Arsenio Hall Show. PRESS HERE<http://www.arseniohall.com/video/music-performances/1873_Online_Encore_Mayer_Hawthorne_Performs_Crime/index.html> to watch the performance!

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Embed for “Crime”:
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Praise for Where Does This Door Go:
"Hawthorne has transformed himself from underground indie-soul curiosity to imminent star."- NPR

“Retro isn't the same thing as timeless, and this album trades up in taking that second route.” – Pitchfork

“Blessed with a clear, warm voice that soars on choruses to a pure high-register croon, and all-round instrumental skills to rival Stevie Wonder, Mayer Hawthorne is a blue-eyed R&B prodigy admired even by those whose crown he threatens, such as Justin Timberlake.”– The Independent (UK)

” Hawthorne has thrown more of his modern influences into the pot and blended it all together more thoroughly, crafting a record that is ultimately more dynamic and interesting than anything he’s done before.” – Paste

“Mayer Hawthorne’s blissful vocals are stylistically touching the sky with "Her Favorite Song,"- Complex

“Another retro-referencing but still contemporary gem that shows growth not only in the sonic realm but also in his singing and songwriting.” – New York Daily News

“showcases his impressive croon and impeccable taste.” – New York Post

“his R&B vocals sway over ivory strokes and brass fills.” – Consequence of Sound

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