Multi-hyphenate powerhouse Lauren Marcus released her latest single, “Skinny & Blonde,” on all streaming platforms today, October 27. Additionally, fans can catch her live performance of the song at Rockwood Music Hall on Sunday, November 12th at 7pm.
The Retro Pop single’s release was accompanied by a thrilling music video, timed perfectly for Halloween excitement, set to premiere on Monday, October 30th on Lauren’s YouTube channel. In the spirit of the season, the video playfully delves into the theme of authenticity in identity by experimenting with different looks with wigs and wardrobe changes, adding an extra layer of Halloween fun to the experience.
In addition to the Broadway-caliber vocals that fans have come to expect from Marcus, “Skinny & Blonde” also features a timeless message in today’s age of social media: con-forming to others’ expectations comes at a steep cost. The song’s core message is about staying true to oneself, and Marcus encourages listeners to celebrate their authentic selves rather than striving for a diluted version of someone else. Her message is rooted in her personal journey.
“You’re only screwing yourself over in the end. Whether that’s about your body, your art, your morals — you’ll pay a price for it,” says Marcus. “I wrote this song when I was actually at my skinniest and blondest, and I mean that just as much metaphorically as physically” she continues. “The idea of ‘skinny and blonde’ to me doesn’t have to literally mean skinny and blonde. That was just sadly, at one point in my life, an ideal I strove for and a look I thought would absolutely change my career and, ultimately, my happiness. Surprise! It didn’t! And it actually made my life infinitely worse!”
“Skinny & Blonde” was produced and mixed by Ian Kagey, mastered by Oscar Zambrano, arranged by Charlie Rosen and recorded at NYC’s Power Station. The track features guitar by Mike Rosengarten, bass by Matt Scharfglass, drums by Jeremy Yaddaw, piano by Rob Rokicki, saxophone by Josh Plotner, trumpet by Danny Jonokuchi, trombone by Becca Patterson, Wurlitzer by Lauren Marcus, lead vocals by Lauren Marcus, and backup vocals by Amara Brady, Katie Lee Hill, Hana Slevin, and Natalie Walker.
The “Skinny & Blonde” music video was shot and produced by Halleloo Creative on location at Sound View Hotel in Greenport, NY. It was directed by Nathan Chang with creative direction by Max Friedman, produced by Shelby Smith, executive produced by Corey Sheppard, shot by Steven Bailey, edited by Derek Johnson, and features makeup/hair by Rachel Estabrook, and car/extra support provided by Will Roland and Steph Wessels.
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