Blush is the debut studio album by American singer-songwriter and actress Maya Hawke. Initially set for June 19, 2020,[1][2][3] the album release date was delayed to August 21, 2020.[4]Blush was released independently via Mom + Pop Music. The album is a continuation of her collaboration with musician Jesse Harris, who produced and composed her solo debut with a double single set in August 2019.
Prior to the album's release, the actress made her musical debut in August 2019 when she released a double single-set with "To Love a Boy" and "Stay Open".[5] The A-side and B-side singles were produced and composed by musician Jesse Harris, with Hawke as the lyricist.[6] This record was released shortly after Hawke had gained popularity from her acting roles in both Stranger Things and Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.[2]
Hawke announced the album and released its first single, "By Myself" in March 2020.[3] The second single, "Coverage", was released in April 2020.[7] The song's music video was directed by Maya's father Ethan Hawke.[8] The album release date was delayed from June 19, 2020 to August 21, 2020[4] amid the 2020 Black Lives Matter protests. Hawke wrote, "I feel like this is not a time for self-promotion. It is a time for activation, education and self-examination."[9] A day before the release of Blush, Hawke released the final single "Generous Heart" and its music video.[10]
Hawke told Pitchfork: "This album happened accidentally. From my point of view, Blush is a collection of secret messages, hidden communications with the people in my life."[1] She told Nylon, "We [Harris and Hawke] kept writing, kept collecting songs because it brought joy into both of our lives. Collecting them into an album and releasing it comes from a crazy, if not pathological desire to share that joy with others."[6] Essentially, the record is a reflection upon Hawke's childhood and early years.[11][12]
Musically, Blush is performed in the genre of folk rock,[2][13][14] with additional elements of country music.[12] Critics noted that the "carefully paced drumming"[15] and "accentual",[15] "gentle",[16] "delicate"[17] guitars are primary "flavors" to the record.[15]
Patrick Ryan of USA Today described the record as "a 12-song collection of playful, evocative letters to her friends, family and lovers," and noted that the "intimately personal music is reminiscent of Hawke's songwriting heroes: Joni Mitchell, Fiona Apple and Taylor Swift."[20] Rhian Daly of NME wrote that the album "shows the work of a songwriter who, even as something of a rookie, can command your attention and emotions with the most effortless of lines and make you consider your own life and relationships with the gentle encouragement of a close friend. Hold 'Blush' close – it’s a special one."[17] Peyton Thomas of Pitchfork wrote, "The Stranger Things actor’s move into music is refreshingly thoughtful and understated, with emotionally incisive songwriting and a featherlight voice wrapped up in Laurel Canyon arrangements."[16] Conor Lochrie of Beats Per Minute described Hawke's musical style as "cosy and unthreatening, feeling for its place in the world," and wrote that "Blush is, in its gentle and pleasant way, a strong debut collection of country and folk songs."[12] Nicole Almedia of Atwood Magazine described the record as "an already classic-sounding body of work which, with its folk-inflected sounds and Hawke’s impressive lyricism, makes growing pains sound quite delightful."[11]Sputnikmusic noted that "Blush has a quiet confidence in its stride," and that its "bare arrangements are a compliment to [Hawke's] voice, which is nimble enough to meander through all of the record’s introspective verses while also retaining enough power to deliver the occasional knock out chorus. [...] nothing here is meant to be flashy enough to detract from the words at hand."[15]
^ abStrauss, Matthew (March 18, 2020). "Stranger Things' Maya Hawke Announces Debut Album Blush, Shares New Video". Pitchfork. Retrieved 19 April 2020.
^ abcDaly, Rhian (March 25, 2020). "Maya Hawke: 'I'm a showboat and a ridiculous clown'". NME. Retrieved April 19, 2020. But acting isn't her only talent – she's also a gifted singer-songwriter
^ abcDeLeo, Isabella (March 18, 2020). "Maya Hawke Announces Her Debut Album Blush, Shares New Single "By Myself"". Paste. from the original on 2020-03-19. Retrieved March 20, 2020.
^ ab. Maya Hawke Official Website. Archived from the original on June 18, 2020. Retrieved June 18, 2020.
^Nickolai, Nate (August 18, 2019). "Maya Hawke Debuts Two Singles Ahead of Album Release". Variety. Retrieved August 25, 2019.
^ abHalabian, Layla (March 18, 2020). "Maya Hawke Shares First Single Off Debut Album 'Blush'". Nylon. from the original on 2020-04-27. Retrieved April 19, 2020.
^Strauss, Matthew (April 22, 2020). "Listen to Maya Hawke's New Song "Coverage"". Pitchfork. from the original on 2020-04-26. Retrieved April 29, 2020.
^Darmon, Aynslee (April 28, 2020). "Maya Hawke Enlists Dad Ethan Hawke To Direct 'Coverage' Music Video During Coronavirus Quarantine". ET Canada. from the original on 2020-05-05. Retrieved April 29, 2020.
^"Screenshot of @momandpopmusic Instagram story". June 15, 2020. from the original on 2020-06-15. Retrieved June 18, 2020.
^Kenneally, Cerys (August 20, 2020). "Maya Hawke previews debut album with new single "Generous Heart"". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved August 20, 2020.
^ abAlmeida, Nicole (24 August 2020). "Review: The Growing Pains of Maya Hawke's Debut Album 'Blush'". Atwood Magazine. Retrieved 25 August 2020.
^ abcdLochrie, Conor (August 25, 2020). "Album Review: Maya Hawke – Blush". Beats Per Minute. Retrieved August 25, 2020.
^Gonsalves, Jennifer (August 21, 2020). "'Blush': Maya Hawke's debut album presents gorgeously mellow and emotional folk-rock gems that has fans in tears". Meaww. Retrieved August 21, 2020.
^Ali, Mary (August 21, 2020). "LISTEN: Maya Hawke – 'Blush'". Happy Mag. Retrieved August 21, 2020.
^ abcDaly, Rhian (August 20, 2020). "Maya Hawke – 'Blush' review: aching collection of folk-rock tales from 'Stranger Things' star". NME. Retrieved August 20, 2020.
^"Blush by Maya Hawke". Metacritic. Retrieved August 27, 2020.
^Matheson, Anna (August 21, 2020). "Maya Hawke – 'Blush' review: confident folk-pop debut from the demogorgon-fighting star". The Forty-Five. Retrieved July 19, 2022.
^Ryan, Patrick (August 20, 2020). "Maya Hawke on debut album, famous parents and dealing with online trolls at 14". USA Today. from the original on August 20, 2020. Retrieved August 20, 2020.
^"Blush by Maya Hawke". Apple Music. Retrieved April 19, 2020.
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Blush is the debut studio album by American singer songwriter and actress Maya Hawke Initially set for June 19 2020 1 2 3 the album release date was delayed to August 21 2020 4 Blush was released independently via Mom Pop Music The album is a continuation of her collaboration with musician Jesse Harris who produced and composed her solo debut with a double single set in August 2019 BlushStudio album by Maya HawkeReleasedAugust 21 2020 2020 08 21 GenreFolk rockLength38 16LabelMom PopProducerJesse HarrisMaya Hawke chronologyBlush 2020 Moss 2022 Singles from Blush By Myself Released March 18 2020 Coverage Released April 22 2020 Generous Heart Released August 20 2020 Contents 1 Background and release 2 Composition and lyrics 3 Critical reception 4 Track listing 5 ReferencesBackground and release EditPrior to the album s release the actress made her musical debut in August 2019 when she released a double single set with To Love a Boy and Stay Open 5 The A side and B side singles were produced and composed by musician Jesse Harris with Hawke as the lyricist 6 This record was released shortly after Hawke had gained popularity from her acting roles in both Stranger Things and Once Upon a Time in Hollywood 2 Hawke announced the album and released its first single By Myself in March 2020 3 The second single Coverage was released in April 2020 7 The song s music video was directed by Maya s father Ethan Hawke 8 The album release date was delayed from June 19 2020 to August 21 2020 4 amid the 2020 Black Lives Matter protests Hawke wrote I feel like this is not a time for self promotion It is a time for activation education and self examination 9 A day before the release of Blush Hawke released the final single Generous Heart and its music video 10 Hawke donated a portion of her merchandise sales to Food Bank For New York City 3 Composition and lyrics EditHawke told Pitchfork This album happened accidentally From my point of view Blush is a collection of secret messages hidden communications with the people in my life 1 She told Nylon We Harris and Hawke kept writing kept collecting songs because it brought joy into both of our lives Collecting them into an album and releasing it comes from a crazy if not pathological desire to share that joy with others 6 Essentially the record is a reflection upon Hawke s childhood and early years 11 12 Musically Blush is performed in the genre of folk rock 2 13 14 with additional elements of country music 12 Critics noted that the carefully paced drumming 15 and accentual 15 gentle 16 delicate 17 guitars are primary flavors to the record 15 Critical reception EditProfessional ratingsAggregate scoresSourceRatingMetacritic76 100 18 Review scoresSourceRatingBeats Per Minute7 1 10 12 The Forty Five 19 NME 17 Pitchfork6 8 10 16 Sputnikmusic 15 Patrick Ryan of USA Today described the record as a 12 song collection of playful evocative letters to her friends family and lovers and noted that the intimately personal music is reminiscent of Hawke s songwriting heroes Joni Mitchell Fiona Apple and Taylor Swift 20 Rhian Daly of NME wrote that the album shows the work of a songwriter who even as something of a rookie can command your attention and emotions with the most effortless of lines and make you consider your own life and relationships with the gentle encouragement of a close friend Hold Blush close it s a special one 17 Peyton Thomas of Pitchfork wrote The Stranger Things actor s move into music is refreshingly thoughtful and understated with emotionally incisive songwriting and a featherlight voice wrapped up in Laurel Canyon arrangements 16 Conor Lochrie of Beats Per Minute described Hawke s musical style as cosy and unthreatening feeling for its place in the world and wrote that Blush is in its gentle and pleasant way a strong debut collection of country and folk songs 12 Nicole Almedia of Atwood Magazine described the record as an already classic sounding body of work which with its folk inflected sounds and Hawke s impressive lyricism makes growing pains sound quite delightful 11 Sputnikmusic noted that Blush has a quiet confidence in its stride and that its bare arrangements are a compliment to Hawke s voice which is nimble enough to meander through all of the record s introspective verses while also retaining enough power to deliver the occasional knock out chorus nothing here is meant to be flashy enough to detract from the words at hand 15 Track listing EditAdapted from Apple Music 21 All tracks are written by Maya Hawke and Jesse Harris Blush track listingNo TitleLength1 Generous Heart 3 352 So Long 3 593 By Myself 2 264 Animal Enough 3 275 Coverage 3 456 Hold the Sun 2 597 River Like You 2 168 Bringing Me Down 2 359 Cricket 3 1010 Menace 3 5711 Goodbye Rocketship 3 1012 Mirth 2 57Total length 38 16References Edit a b Strauss Matthew March 18 2020 Stranger Things Maya Hawke Announces Debut Album Blush Shares New Video Pitchfork Retrieved 19 April 2020 a b c Daly Rhian March 25 2020 Maya Hawke I m a showboat and a ridiculous clown NME Retrieved April 19 2020 But acting isn t her only talent she s also a gifted singer songwriter a b c DeLeo Isabella March 18 2020 Maya Hawke Announces Her Debut Album Blush Shares New Single By Myself Paste Archived from the original on 2020 03 19 Retrieved March 20 2020 a b Maya Hawke Maya Hawke Official Website Archived from the original on June 18 2020 Retrieved June 18 2020 Nickolai Nate August 18 2019 Maya Hawke Debuts Two Singles Ahead of Album Release Variety Retrieved August 25 2019 a b Halabian Layla March 18 2020 Maya Hawke Shares First Single Off Debut Album Blush Nylon Archived from the original on 2020 04 27 Retrieved April 19 2020 Strauss Matthew April 22 2020 Listen to Maya Hawke s New Song Coverage Pitchfork Archived from the original on 2020 04 26 Retrieved April 29 2020 Darmon Aynslee April 28 2020 Maya Hawke Enlists Dad Ethan Hawke To Direct Coverage Music Video During Coronavirus Quarantine ET Canada Archived from the original on 2020 05 05 Retrieved April 29 2020 Screenshot of momandpopmusic Instagram story June 15 2020 Archived from the original on 2020 06 15 Retrieved June 18 2020 Kenneally Cerys August 20 2020 Maya Hawke previews debut album with new single Generous Heart The Line of Best Fit Retrieved August 20 2020 a b Almeida Nicole 24 August 2020 Review The Growing Pains of Maya Hawke s Debut Album Blush Atwood Magazine Retrieved 25 August 2020 a b c d Lochrie Conor August 25 2020 Album Review Maya Hawke Blush Beats Per Minute Retrieved August 25 2020 Gonsalves Jennifer August 21 2020 Blush Maya Hawke s debut album presents gorgeously mellow and emotional folk rock gems that has fans in tears Meaww Retrieved August 21 2020 Ali Mary August 21 2020 LISTEN Maya Hawke Blush Happy Mag Retrieved August 21 2020 a b c d e Review Maya Hawke Blush Sputnikmusic SowingSeason STAFF August 22 2020 Retrieved August 25 2020 a href Template Cite web html title Template Cite web cite 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