Singer, songwriter, and actor Joshua Bassett has surprised fans with his heartfelt new ballad, “would you love me now?” today via Warner Records. The touching track showcases the 21-year-old’s incredible range as he references a still smoldering romance. It arrives only a matter of weeks after Bassett dropped his highly anticipated EP, Sad Songs In A Hotel Room. Listen to it now below.
Bassett recognizes the unconventional timing of the release and said, “At the end of the summer, inspiration struck me like lightning. I found myself up at ungodly hours barely keeping up with the songs. The new music felt urgent to put out into the world. This first track – ‘would you love me now?’ – touches on how even after heartbreak and distance, there are certain people you will always find yourself asking, “What if we tried it again?” From long lost love, broken promises, reconciliation, and new beginnings – you can count on one thing: it’s complicated.”
The surprise release adds another chapter to a banner year for Bassett, which has included the aforementioned 6-track EP and a stunning performance of “Smoke Slow” on Today. Of course, the rising star has also hit the road, selling out two nights at New York’s iconic Bowery Ballroom and plays two sold-out nights at The Troubadour in Los Angeles on Oct. 16th and 17th.
With “would you love me now?,” Bassett further illustrates his ability to write poignant, powerful songs that take the listener on an emotional journey.