GLOBAL RELEASE—Maya Hawke debuts “Missing Out,” the lead single from her forthcoming album, “Chaos Angel,” slated for release on May 31st via Mom+Pop. Following the success of her acclaimed sophomore album, “Moss,” which produced the viral hit “Thérèse,”
“Chaos Angel” marks Hawke’s third album. Collaborating once again with Moss co-songwriter Christian Lee Hutson, and featuring contributions from longtime collaborators Benjamin Lazar Davis and Will Graefe, “Chaos Angel” is a deeply reflective exploration of love, loss, and resilience.
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At just 25 years old, Hawke has garnered global praise for her masterful songwriting and storytelling. “Missing Out” is a clever yet poignant track inspired by Maya’s time living near her brother’s college campus, experiencing the college lifestyle she missed out on personally. The accompanying science-fiction-themed music video, directed by Alex Ross Perry, adds an extra layer of intrigue to the song’s narrative.
“Chaos Angel” delves into Hawke’s signature spare and deeply honest songwriting, exploring themes with even greater depth and boldness. It represents her most musically sophisticated and thematically nuanced work yet, embodying a sense of culmination. Across the album’s ten tracks, Hawke navigates upheavals, revelations, and personal growth, reflecting on the patterns of life and the journey toward self-understanding.
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The album concept revolves around a figure initially believing themselves to be a deity of love, only to realize the chaos and destruction they’ve caused. Through introspection and self-discovery, this “chaos angel” finds redemption, witnessing beauty amidst the rubble. This narrative mirrors Hawke’s journey throughout the album, leading to a newfound sense of self-awareness.
Musically, “Chaos Angel” showcases Hawke’s evolution as a musician, with intricate arrangements and lush instrumentation complementing her graceful vocals. While the album retains the melancholy undertones of her previous works, it ultimately embraces a more optimistic outlook on life’s cycles and the inevitability of change.
Join Hawke and her band for a special performance at Carnegie Hall in New York City on February 26th as part of the Tibet House Benefit Concert, alongside iconic artists like Joan Baez, Philip Glass, Laurie Anderson, and Maggie Rogers. Tickets are available through this link.