Ben Platt Releases New Single “Andrew” with accompanying video

March 15, 2024 – Santa Monica, CA – Today, acclaimed singer, songwriter, and actor Ben Platt releases the tender new single “Andrew.” Buoyed by raw emotion and a stripped-back approach, the folky track finds the multihyphenate delivering insightful lyrics and breathtaking vocals that effortlessly tug at the heartstrings. “Andrew” is the first taste of Platt’s highly anticipated new album Honeymind, due May 31 via Interscope Records, and is accompanied by a stirring video. Listen to “Andrew” HERE and pre-order Honeymind HERE.

“His hair falls in cool, careless waves without trying, goes days without crying but still treats me kind,” Platt croons over acoustic guitar plucking. “And it’s not his fault all the sleep I’ve been losing, the way that I’m ruined — one look in his eyes and I’m gone, helplessly gone.” Produced by hitmakers Dave Cobb and Alex Hope, it’s a raw, vulnerable, and deeply romantic introduction to the platinum-selling artist’s most introspective and unfiltered project to date.

The serene, minimalist approach of “Andrew” is reflected in the Sam Wrench (Taylor Swift: the Eras Tour, Billie Eilish: Live At The O2) directed music video. Watch the video for “Andrew” HERE.

Platt recently opened up about the creation of his new album, and how it got its name. “One day I ate some mushroom chocolate and went on a hike with the love of my life,” he wrote. “I thought about how to describe to him that I was just so happy to be in love with him. That my love for him somehow softens things and slows it all down.” After a moment of contemplation, he settled on “honeymind” as a suitable description for his state of bliss.

As it turns out, matters of the heart dominate the album. “I wrote about finding real love,” Platt explains. “About being grateful for it and tending to it, and all of the work we have to do as individuals to find security in who we are, so that we’re ready for that real love when it comes along.” Although this is the first new album from Platt since 2021’s Reverie, the prolific artist never slowed down. Last year, he starred on Broadway as Leo Frank in the revival of Parade, earning him his second Tony nomination, and in the film Theater Camp, which he also produced and co-wrote.

“Andrew” — and the forthcoming Honeymind — begins the latest chapter of a storied career jam-packed with hits and acclaimed performances in iconic properties such as Dear Evan Hanson, Pitch Perfect, and Parade.