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In the years since its inception, many artists have emerged from the popular reality TV series American Idol. However, one could argue that, in terms of career longevity, the show can be more a curse than a blessing. Yet, for one Benson Boone, not winning was the best thing that could have happened to him. He’s become an overnight global phenomenon and is making waves with his intimate pop confessions. Fans have been salivating for a full album ever since his first ultra-viral track, "Ghost Town," dropped almost three years ago. Now that Fireworks & Rollerblades is finally here, it's safe to say it was worth the wait. Teetering between modern swing and soulful indie rock, Boone blends styles and eras like a seasoned artist—not a 21-year-old viral heartthrob still cutting his teeth in the industry.