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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMARCH 5, 2020
ALEC BENJAMIN UNVEILS HEART WRENCHING SINGLE “THE BOOK OF YOU & I”
ACCLAIMED SINGER-SONGWRITER SHARES OFFICIAL VIDEO FOR STANDOUT TRACKOFF EAGERLY-AWAITED DEBUT ALBUM THESE TWO WINDOWS, DUE MAY 29TH
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SOLD OUT UK TOUR WITH LEWIS CAPALDI STARTED THIS WEEK AND INCLUDES TWO DATES AT FAMED SS ARENA WEMBLEY
HEADLINE TOUR KICKS OFF FOLLOWING COACHELLA DEBUT THIS APRILTICKETS ON SALE NOW HEREDATES SELLING OUT QUICKLY
LISTEN TO “THE BOOK OF YOU & I” HEREWATCH THE VIDEO HERE
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Platinum-certified artist Alec Benjamin has released his new honest and emotional single from his highly-anticipated debut album, These Two Windows, out May 29th. “The Book of You & I” arrives today following the previously released critically acclaimed tracks “Oh My God,” “Demons,” “Mind Is A Prison , ” “Must Have Been The Wind , ” and “Jesus in L.A.” The honest songsmith shares a story of a lost love who left the relationship before it was finished. The personal track arrives alongside a moving music video streaming now on Alec’s official YouTube channel HERE.
“I felt her growing distant / I knew her love was shifting / And all that I could say was / Don’t tell me that it’s over, the book of you & I / Now you’ve scribbled out my name and you’ve
erased my favorite lines”
Earlier this year Benjamin announced his debut album These Two Windows. The follow-up to his acclaimed mixtape Narrated For You will arrive on Friday, May 29th. Pre-save the These Two Windows HERE.
This week, Benjamin set out on a U.K. tour alongside Lewis Capaldi which sold out across the board, including two nights at the famed SS Arena at Wembley. The acclaimed singer-songwriter will continue on to make his first-ever Coachella performances on April 12th and 19th. Alec will kick off his own North American headline These Two Windows Tour on April 15th in Phoenix, AZ and travel through the end of May. With tickets in high demand, dates are selling out quickly. Never one to slow down, Alec is also set to perform at major festivals Governors Ball and Hangout Music Festival. Tickets for all live performances are on sale now. For all details and ticket information, please visit https://www.alecbenjamin.com/tour/.
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Benjamin’s debut album follows his internationally acclaimed debut mixtape, “NARRATED FOR YOU . ” 2019 proved to be an incredible year for the young artist who has amassed over 2 billion worldwide streams. Early last year, Benjamin made his North American late night television debut on CBS’ The Late Late Show with James Corden, performing his mixtape’s lead single, the RIAA platinum certified smash single, “Let Me Down Slowly.” That same day he released a version of the song featuring Alessia Cara, which received rave reviews from ROLLING STONE and went on to enter the Billboard Hot 100. The
smash hit launched Benjamin’s planetary breakthrough, reaching the top 5 radio airplay in France, Germany, Finland, Belgium, Switzerland, Portugal, Romania, and Czech Republic whilst earning the #8 spot on overall European airplay. Alec also earned 3x platinum certification in Canada, 2x platinum certification in Australia, Brazil, Finland, Ireland, Netherlands and Switzerland, platinum certification in Belgium, Denmark, France, New Zealand, Poland, Portugal, Singapore, China and Korea as well as gold certification in Austria, Germany, Indonesia and Italy. Alec continued this momentum with “Jesus In LA” which was accompanied by a companion visual that has racked up over 8.6 million views. He performed the spellbinding and biographical track for the first time on national television on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.
Narrated For You has received praise from fans and critics alike, with both The New York Times and TIME applauding fan-favorite “The Water Fountain” on release day. Alec’s compelling companion visuals for mixtape tracks “Let Me Down Slowly,” “If We Have Each Other,” and “Boy In The Bubble” have amassed over 135 million collective views on YouTube. In addition to love from fans and critics, Benjamin has garnered an immense amount of support from other acclaimed musicians and friends, including Billie Eilish, Bryson Tiller, Kevin Abstract, one of his biggest idols John Mayer and more. The celebrated live performer has traveled the world on tour selling out his biggest venues to date including massive headline shows across North America, Europe and Asia. For a glimpse at Alec’s incredible live show watch him perform “Water Fountain” and “Let Me Down Slowly” live from New York.
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CONTACT:Erica Gerard | [email protected]
Chelsey Northern | [email protected] (NATIONAL)Andrew George | [email protected] (TOUR/ONLINE)
NORTH AMERICAN“THESE TWO WINDOWS TOUR”
APRIL12 -- Indio, CA --Coachella Weekend 1
14 – Pomona, CA – Glass House15 -- Phoenix, AZ -- The Van Buren
19 -- Indio, CA -- Coachella Weekend 221 -- San Francisco, CA -- Warfield
23-- Vancouver, BC -- Vogue Theater 24 -- Portland, OR -- Crystal Ballroom
25 -- Seattle, WA -- Showbox SoDo28 -- Salt Lake City, UT -- The Complex
29 -- Denver, CO -- The Mission Ballroom
MAY1 -- Minneapolis, MN -- Fillmore
2 --- Chicago, IL -- Riviera Theatre3 – Royal Oak, MI -- Royal Oak Music Theatre
5 -- Toronto, ON -- Danforth Music Hall6 -- Montreal, QC -- MTELUS
8 -- Boston, MA -- House of Blues 9 -- Philadelphia, PA -- Franklin Music Hall
11 -- Washington, DC -- 9:30 Club 14 -- Nashville, TN -- Marathon Music Works
15 -- Atlanta, GA -- Tabernacle 16 -- Gulf Shores, AL – Hangout Music Festival
17 -- Orlando, FL -- The Beacham19 -- Houston, TX -- House of Blues
20 -- Dallas, TX -- Canton Hall21 -- Austin, TX -- Emo's
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