Award-winning Australian-born, LA-based singer/songwriter Ben Abraham announces the release of his forthcoming album ‘Friendly Fire’ – set for release on 3rd March on Atlantic Records. Fans can pre-order the album here.
To accompany the release of the album, Ben has filmed a series of stunning ‘Walk & Sing’ music videos, with recorded live vocals in various locations around the world – showcasing Ben’s incredible capabilities as a vocalist and the versatility of his art. The most recent ‘Walk & Sing’ features Abraham’s close friend and collaborator Ben Platt. Soaking up the sun on Venice Beach, the pair perform ‘I Am Here’ – another track from Abraham’s forthcoming album, watch the premiere on Huffington Post here.
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WAR IN YOUR ARMS, SATELLITE, IN YOUR EYES, IF I COULD FT. BRYNN CARTELLI
Abraham’s forthcoming album ‘Friendly Fire’ is a stunning body of work, chronicling a massively life-altering period of time in the singer-songwriter’s life. Previously released tracks off the album include: ‘War In Your Arms’, ‘Requiem’, and ‘Like A Circle’, which have amassed millions of streams globally and been met with praise from American Songwriter, Clash and more.
Ben has also become somewhat of a TikTok sensation, gaining fans by posting snippets of his vocal capabilities paired with his sharp and witty sense of humour. His rendition of ‘O Holy Night’ went viral over the holiday break, garnering over 5M views and gaining Ben over 1000K followers from the video alone.
Speaking of the album, Abraham says:
“If a big theme of my first album was finding faith, then my new album explores what happens when you lose it. Runaway was the first song I wrote, and in many ways set the template of what was to follow. I had met the person I was certain I was going to marry but ultimately – during a very difficult time – was unfaithful to. All hell broke loose, and I was forced to re-evaluate everything I’d believed to be true. My new album is the story of an unravelling and the track ‘Runaway’ is how it begins.”
In July, Abraham released ‘Requiem’, underscoring the introspective themes of the song as an ode to the loss of innocence. The track followed the May debut of ‘Friendly Fire’s stunning debut single ‘War In Your Arms’ produced by James Flannigan (Dua Lipa, MARINA, Matt Maeson) and co-written with fellow Australian singer-songwriter Helen Croome.
Featuring striking piano melodies and massive gospel harmonies set against a gracefully sculpted beat, the song is accompanied by an equally evocative official video starring Abraham (watch here). Upon release, Albumism declared the track: “…mesmeric… the poignant ‘War In Your Arms’ rises from the embers of great heartbreak.”
Abraham’s debut LP ‘Sirens’ was initially self-released in 2014, earning widespread critical praise and leading to a 2016 reissue via indie label Secretly Canadian. Featuring appearances from Sara Bareilles and Gotye, the album was hailed by the New York Times as “a debut of remarkable depth.”
While Sirens catalysed his career as an in-demand songwriter – co-writing tracks like Kesha’s RIAA-certified double-platinum, Grammy Award-winning smash hit ‘Praying’ – he also experienced the most tumultuous period of his life, including a serious breakup and ensuing crisis of faith. In the thick of all that upheaval, Abraham created Friendly Fire.
A selection of songs that speak to the undeniable possibility for rebirth after incredible loss and pain, the forthcoming album reveals Abraham’s extraordinary gift for songwriting that he’s honed for much of his life and spotlights the cinematic yet emotionally raw sensibilities he’s long showcased while penning songs for artists like Demi Lovato and The Chicks.
