Adrian Lyles doesn’t just make music about his life. Instead, his music actually reflects the ebb and flow of life itself.

Shifting styles without warning, guitar-driven alternative soundscapes mirror the unpredictability of each and every moment, while arrestingly catchy pop choruses capture a universal calling to communicate and connect. The Dallas-raised and Los Angeles-based singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and actor leans on over a decade of playing live and writing to channel unfiltered emotions and authentic experiences through a series of 2024 singles and his forthcoming debut for Hollywood Records.

“I want my music to be extraordinarily human, imperfect, and real,” he states. “If you listen to me, I hope you remember you’re a human being with a unique existence. Your feelings are true, and you’re allowed to feel whatever you feel.”

He initially immersed himself in writing and recording during 2023. Since then, Adrian has not only quickly become comfortable, but also impressively prolific in the studio. Early on, he linked up with legendary production powerhouse Max Martin ‘s writer/producer collective, MXM, at their studios in Los Angeles. “In a way, it felt like I was thrown into the deep end of the pool immediately,” he reminisces. “I’ve always written music on my own, but working with someone responsible for so many hits was crazy. We were doing a song per day and would bring back a finished song after every session. It really shaped and solidified what I was trying to do before by myself.”

Following his sessions at MXM, he continued to evolve while collaborating with an A-list cohort of songwriters and producers such as Oak, Gian Stone, Johan Carlsson, and more. He has also tapped the talents of a network of rising producers a la Lenii, Ella Boh, and Housefly. On a creative tear fueled by the support of his own vibrant creative community, he penned a staggering 150-plus tunes for his proper debut LP.

This experience infused the music with confidence and a distinct identity of its own, enabling Adrian to speak and sing straight from the heart.

“Music has always been at the forefront of my mind,” he notes. “I’ve always felt it in my soul. It was like I was awaiting to say something for all of this time. Exactly what comes out of my head and heart is what we put into the music. We just find a way to materialize it together. I think what makes it so different is just that it comes straight from me.”

Born in Florida, Adrian’s musical journey began with piano lessons at just three years old. His parents introduced him to music from Sam Cooke, Ray Charles, Kate Bush, and Whitney Houston, as well as Chinese traditional music. He later discovered favorite artists and inspirations such as Twenty One Pilots, Dominic Fike, and Jon Bellion. He honed his voice while working with the non-profit Melody of Hope, performing at numerous benefit concerts and gigging multiple times per week. At the same time, he wrote and recorded songs of his own. Attending Booker T. Washington High School of Performing and Visual Arts in Dallas, he simultaneously embraced acting. During 2022, he landed the role of “Jet” on Season 3 of Disney’s High School Musical: The Musical: The Series. He contributed a handful of recordings to the show’s Official Soundtrack, serving up the fan favorite “Right Place.” The latter tallied millions of streams and garnered a nomination at the Hollywood Music in Media Awards. Following Season 4, he inked a deal with Hollywood Records and has not stopped writing since.

Now, he kicks off the next era with his official debut single “Formalize Me.” On the track, palm-muted guitar tiptoes around a head-nodding beat punctuated by snappy cymbals. He flexes his versatile vocals as he warns, “Don’t say you won’t come back, I’ll see your ass tomorrow.” Strings uplift an undeniable refrain, and he urges, “Formalize me, make me something or make me nothing.”

“Somebody will do something for you, and you’ll feel as if you owe this person,” he reveals. “The whole song sarcastically says, ‘Go ahead and turn my art into a thing as many people as possible will like. Take away my originality’. The conversation follows the narrator’s mental journey. It builds towards a big realization at the end, ‘No, I actually don’t want that; I want to make my own art’.”

Sirens give way to wailing keys and a hazy bounce on “Somewhere To Go.” His breathy verses coast over soft piano and acoustic guitar until an anthemic chorus takes hold with a plea, “I’ve been stuck inside my mind, can you take me home?”

“Love songs are much harder to write than everybody thinks,” he laughs. “I tend to go about it in a very real way. ‘Somewhere To Go’ follows the story of this guy who’s in love with a girl and she’s his sanctuary. Sonically, we gave it an alternative and grungy vibe.”

Then, there’s “King of Everything.” His intimate delivery weighs heavy on a softly plucked acoustic arpeggio. He wrestles with self-doubt and anxiety out loud, “How long do I have to wait around for everyone to laugh and say that now I’m better than they thought?”

“All of my writing is from a place of honesty, but ‘King of Everything’ is definitely the most personal to me,” he elaborates. “The song is about doubt. You’re wondering if you’re going to make it. Without moderation, growth can be painful and stressful. You need to let yourself breathe.”

Ultimately, Adrian’s music is the sound of humanity in all of its perfect imperfection.

“This is just me,” he leaves off. “I hope you get something positive from my story and are maybe inspired to share your story.”

April 18, 2025 (Los Angeles, CA) – Breakout alt-pop artist Adrian Lyles is back with a relentless and fast-paced new song, “Concrete Boy,” out now via Hollywood Records. Along with the track, Adrian has unveiled a music video that highlights its high-voltage sound as Adrian and his band give an explosive performance at a grungy dive bar. Watch the music video HERE and listen to the song on Amazon Music, Apple Music, and Spotify. 

“Concrete Boy” maintains Adrian’s knack for clever hooks and introspective songwriting, but injects it with adrenaline-infused production by GRAMMY®-winning producer Oak Felder (Ariana Grande, Childish Gambino, Alessia Cara, Demi Lovato). On the track, Adrian shares, “’Concrete Boy’ is about the concept of growing up and trying to remember where you came from! It’s a 2-minute bolt of energy about roots and trying not to lose yourself.” 

The song marks Adrian’s fourth release, following “King Of Everything,” “Somewhere To Go,” and “Formalize Me,” which have received praise from Rolling Stone, Entertainment Tonight, Ones to Watch, and more. 

Earlier this year, Adrian embarked on his first-ever solo tour with almost monday, where he played the new tracks along with unreleased songs from his forthcoming debut record. Adrian is no stranger to a dynamic live performance – Ones to Watch proclaimed that his “smooth vocals and magnetic stage presence set the perfect tone, making for a show that felt like a celebration of pure, unfiltered joy.” 

Adrian’s musical journey began with piano lessons at just three years old and continued throughout middle and high school with Adrian performing gigs around Dallas, TX with increasing frequency. In 2022, Adrian starred as “Jet” on Seasons 3 and 4 of Disney’s High School Musical: The Musical: The Series, contributing several fan favorite recordings to the show’s official soundtrack. With over a decade of experience playing live and songwriting, Adrian is ready to wear his heart on his sleeve on his forthcoming debut album. 

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ADRIAN LYLES BARES HIS SOUL ON NEW SINGLE

“KING OF EVERYTHING”

NORTH AMERICAN TOUR DATES WITH ALMOST MONDAY BEGIN TONIGHT – TICKETS HERE

January 24, 2025 (Los Angeles, CA) –  Breakout alt-pop artist Adrian Lyles gives us a vulnerable new single, “King of Everything,” out now via Hollywood Records. Today also marks the first night of Adrian’s first-ever tour as he joins almost monday on their North American run, kicking off with a sold-out show at Soundwell in Salt Lake City.

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INTRODUCING ADRIAN HERE

A departure from the upbeat sound of his previous releases, “King of Everything” features  stripped back production and raw vocals as Adrian opens up about some of his deepest anxieties. “’King of Everything’ is my definition of self reflection,” says Adrian. “The entire song is about constantly competing with yourself in everything you do, to a level that could become unhealthy.”

At only 20 years old, Adrian’s ability to look deep within himself and share his deepest insecurities with the world extends far beyond his years. Though deeply personal, “King of Everything” possesses a universality, most evident in lyrics like “I’m probably gonna lose my friends / Right before they hate me / Ghost town, no calls, no sound, they’ll all bow out when they getting sick of chasing.”

“King of Everything,” written by Adrian, Sissy Smith, and written/produced by Lenii, is Adrian’s third single, following 2024’s “Somewhere To Go” and “Formalize Me.” With influences spanning across countless decades and genres, Adrian’s sound blends pop sensibilities with indie guitar riffs and hip-hop melodies to create a sound uniquely his own. Sweety High recently proclaimed, “we’re calling it now—Adrian Lyles has everything it takes to be the next big thing in pop.”

Adrian will perform these songs, along with unreleased music from his upcoming debut album, on the road with almost monday as he joins them on their DIVE Tour. The tour begins tonight in Salt Lake City and makes stops in New York City, Washington D.C., and more before wrapping at The Echoplex in Los Angeles on February 22. In partnership with Roland, Adrian will perform as part of Roland’s unveiling of the new V-STAGE 88 keyboard at NAMM. Appearing just two days after the keyboard’s public launch and one day before the DIVE Tour begins, Adrian is the first artist to tour with the new V-STAGE 88 performance keyboard. Full tour routing below.

Adrian’s musical journey began with piano lessons at just three years old and continued throughout middle and high school with Adrian performing gigs around Dallas, TX with increasing frequency. In 2022, Adrian starred as “Jet” on Seasons 3 and 4 of Disney’s High School Musical: The Musical: The Series, contributing several fan favorite recordings to the show’s official soundtrack. With over a decade of experience playing live and songwriting, Adrian is ready to wear his heart on his sleeve on his forthcoming debut album.

The DIVE Tour w/ almost monday

1/24: Salt Lake City, UT @ Soundwell (SOLD OUT)

1/25: Denver, CO @ Meow Wolf

1/28: St Louis, MO @ Old Rock House

1/29: Milwaukee, WI @ Vivarium

1/31: Chicago, IL @ Beat Kitchen (SOLD OUT)

2/01: Ferndale, MI @ Loving Touch

2/03: Pittsburgh, PA @ Thunderbird Cafe

2/04: New York, NY @ Gramercy Theatre

2/05: Boston, MA @ Brighton Music Hall

2/06: Washington, DC @ Atlantis (SOLD OUT)

2/08: Philadelphia, PA @ Foundry (SOLD OUT)

2/10: Columbus, OH @ A&R Bar

2/11: Charlotte, NC @ Amo’s

2/12: Atlanta, GA @ Aisle 5

2/14: Dallas, TX @ Club Dada

2/15: Austin, TX @ Parish

2/18: Phoenix, AZ @ Valley Bar (SOLD OUT)

2/19: San Diego, CA @ Soma Sidestage

2/21: San Francisco, CA @ Brick and Mortar (SOLD OUT)

2/22: Los Angeles, CA @ Echoplex

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“SOMEWHERE TO GO” ON NEW SINGLE

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JOINING ALMOST MONDAY ON NORTH AMERICAN TOUR – KICKS OFF JANUARY 24, 2025

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November 15, 2024 (Los Angeles, CA) – Breakout indie-pop artist Adrian Lyles has unveiled his lovelorn second single, “Somewhere To Go,” out now via Hollywood Records. Along with the new track, Adrian has been announced as support for almost monday’s DIVE Tour, kicking off January 24, 2025 in Salt Lake City.

Listen to “Somewhere To Go” on Apple Music, Spotify, and Amazon Music, and watch the visualizer HERE

Purchase tour tickets HERE

Adrian’s desperate pleas echo over solemn guitar riffs as he begs his former partner to return. On creating the track, written by Adrian, Tony Ferrari, and Dan Gleyzer and produced by Dan Gleyzer, Adrian shares, “Love songs are much harder to write than everybody thinks. I tend to go about it in a very real way. ‘Somewhere To Go’ follows the story of this guy who’s in love with a girl and she’s his sanctuary – the concept of not finding home in a place, but in a person.”

Fans can hear “Somewhere To Go” live in 2025 as Adrian joins indie-pop trio almost monday on The DIVE Tour. The tour begins on January 24, 2025 in Salt Lake City and makes stops in New York City, Washington DC, and more before wrapping at The Echoplex in Los Angeles on February 22. Tickets are available now – see full routing below.

Adrian’s musical journey began with piano lessons at just three years old and continued throughout middle and high school with Adrian performing gigs around Dallas, TX with increasing frequency. In 2022, Adrian starred as “Jet” on Seasons 3 and 4 of Disney’s High School Musical: The Musical: The Series, contributing several fan favorite recordings to the show’s official soundtrack. With over a decade of experience playing live and songwriting, Adrian is ready to wear his heart on his sleeve on his forthcoming debut album, writing dozens of songs for the project. Adrian gave fans a taste of what to expect with his debut single “Formalize Me,” released on September 19 – watch/listen HERE.

Adrian Lyles has “Somewhere To Go,” and he’s taking us along for the ride – stay tuned for more!

The DIVE Tour w/ almost monday

1/24: Salt Lake City, UT @ Soundwell

1/28: St Louis, MO @ Old Rock House

1/29: Milwaukee, WI @ Vivarium

1/31: Chicago, IL @ Beat Kitchen

2/01: Ferndale, MI @ Loving Touch

2/03: Pittsburgh, PA @ Thunderbird Cafe

2/04: New York, NY @ Gramercy Theatre

2/05: Boston, MA @ Brighton Music Hall

2/06: Washington, DC @ Atlantis

2/08: Philadelphia, PA @ Foundry

2/10: Columbus, OH @ A&R Bar

2/11: Charlotte, NC @ Amo’s

2/12: Atlanta, GA @ Aisle 5

2/14: Dallas, TX @ Club Dada

2/15: Austin, TX @ Parish

2/18: Phoenix, AZ @ Valley Bar

2/19: San Diego, CA @ Soma Sidestage

2/21: San Francisco, CA @ Brick and Mortar

2/22: Los Angeles, CA @ Echoplex

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ADRIAN LYLES SIGNS TO HOLLYWOOD RECORDS

SINGER, SONGWRITER, MUSICIAN RELEASES

FIRST SINGLE AND VIDEO, “FORMALIZE ME,” TODAY

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September 20, 2024 – (Burbank, CA) – Singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Adrian Lyles has signed to Hollywood Records. The soulful and genre-bending Lyles releases his debut single and video, “Formalize Me,” today followed by his debut album in 2025. “Formalize Me” features a palm-muted guitar that tiptoes around a head-nodding beat punctuated by snappy cymbals and Adrian’s versatile vocals.

Of today’s release, Adrian shared, “’Formalize Me’ is a very personal self-introduction of who I am. It takes a deep look into the need to stay true to who I am and the art I’m making.”

Having an innate knack for storytelling, Adrian wrote dozens of songs for his debut album over the course of the past year, working alongside an A-team of writers and producers including Oak Felder, Gian Stone and Johan Carlsson. Lyles has been performing live for over a decade, leaving audiences rapt with his introspective lyrics and surreal expression. Adrian’s sonic palette is as diverse as his background; his mother is Jamaican and Chinese, and his father is African-American.

Said Adrian Lyles, “I am so happy and excited to work with the entire Hollywood Records team. Ken, Mio, Sarah and every single member of the Hollywood staff have been so incredibly amazing to work with. It’s been such a joy to dive into my art, create the best work I can and fully discover myself as an artist with them!”

Added Mio Vukovic, Senior Vice President, A&R, Disney Music Group, “Ken and I loved Adrian from the moment we met him. He has a clear vision. Adrian is a genre blending muliti-instrumentalist singer songwriter and I’m excited for new audiences to discover this exceptionally talented artist.”

The Dallas-raised Lyles moved to Los Angeles in 2022. After wrapping season 4 of Disney+’s “High School Musical: The Musical: The Series” which launched the career of Olivia Rodrigo, Adrian jumped into recording sessions and has been writing ever since. Now his journey continues with the release of “Formalize Me.”

About Adrian Lyles:

Adrian Lyles doesn’t just make music about his life. Instead, his music actually reflects the ebb and flow of life itself.

Shifting styles without warning, guitar-driven alternative soundscapes mirror the unpredictability of each and every moment, while arrestingly catchy pop choruses capture a universal calling to communicate and connect. The Dallas-raised and Los Angeles-based singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and actor leans on over a decade of playing live and writing to channel unfiltered emotions and authentic experiences through a series of 2024 singles and his forthcoming album debut on Hollywood Records in 2025.

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