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Fresh off special guest appearances in Palaye Royale and Lenny Kravitz's latest music videos, multi-hyphenate rising star Huddy unveils his latest project, Love Bites. Released on his 22nd birthday, the four-track EP showcases a more mature sound from Huddy, capturing the thrilling highs and lows of love.

"The title Love Bites is a double entendre: it not only alludes to a hickey, but it also means that love can bite you in the ass if you let it," shares Huddy on the inspiration behind his latest project. "Love can be this intense thing where you feel so much for each other to the point of insanity. This EP is the saga of my love with my girlfriend Chiara, told through four distinct sonic journeys. It's a raw and honest portrayal of our journey, from our first encounter to the wild, passionate love we share today."

He continues, "With each track, I dig deeper into my emotions, unafraid to embrace the raw and the vulgar, because that's what love is – messy, unfiltered, real. 'Love Bites' isn't just a song to me; it's a world I created to showcase the essence of our love story, encapsulated in music. I want everyone to be swept away by the whirlwind of emotions, to experience firsthand the kaleidoscope of love's highs and lows right beside me."

The record opens with the disruptive "Mugshot." Fueled with crunchy punk distortion, retro-inspired synths, and head-nodding hooks, the track embodies the idea that love can be crazy and chaotically theatrical and still find its way into your life. Over enthralling lyrics, Huddy paints the idea of being in love with the wrong person yet being consumed by the exhilarating way they can make you feel.

The titular "Love Bites," is a fun, dance-inducing effort that shows off a raunchier side to the artist. Connecting with someone on the dance floor, he delivers mature lyrics that depict raw, fiery desire. In the booming chorus after a night of passion, he sings, "Yeah, ran it back when we woke up / Coffee and smoke up, love bomb so bad, it hurts... Cause I'm knowing what she likes, lovе bites."

The EP ends with the carefree finale, "21." With warped vocals and raucous instrumentation, Huddy begins to understand that he's no longer a kid anymore and makes peace with where he is in his life. On the racing chorus, he relishes in his youth and freedom, singing, "I'm twenty-one, I can do what I wanna / Twenty-one, never felt more alive / 'Cause you're the one, you're the one that I wanted / You're the one that I need in my life."

Having already graced the stages of major festivals like When We Were Young and a successful 40-date North American tour supporting Oliver Tree, Huddy is gearing up for his Lollapalooza debut festival in Chicago this festival. Beyond his magnetic allure, Huddy sets himself apart with his fresh, alternative edge and sharply articulate voice, making waves in music and fashion and solidifying his status as an innovator in both domains.

Listen to Love Bites below: