Alternative Pop from Anthony Quaid

Over the last few years, Anthony Quaid has been staking his claim as one of Los Angeles’s most exciting and purposeful voices in pop music, creating tracks that pair catchy melodies with powerful messages. Originally from Baton Rouge in Louisiana, he started out training as a symphonic and jazz trumpet player and as a classical vocalist before shifting into pop styles.

Taking vocal inspiration from early influences like Demi Lovato and Sam Smith, his smooth baritone and impressive falsetto give his music a broad emotional range which has won over fans across the USA and beyond. Since moving out west, he’s combined his musical talents with a mission to champion the LGBTQ+ community and spread messages of acceptance and self-love. His anthemic pop songs provide not just a soundtrack for celebration but also a platform for reflection and empowerment.

Unveiling his original sound in 2020, he dropped his debut single “Secrets,” which he’s since followed up with a string of well-received tracks including his duet with Latin pop singer Elle Baez on “Tempting” last year. Now he brings us his latest release with his new single titled “Do I Scare You?,” the lead single lifted from his highly anticipated debut EP, set to drop next year.

Written as an LGBTQ+ anthem, the song takes a stand against discrimination and pushes back against prejudice with bold lyrics and infectious energy. Anthony nods to his own experience of growing up gay in the American south, infusing the song with the strength and determination he had to instil in himself during his formative years. The song’s profound lyrics convey both defiance and hope, reflecting his desire to uplift others who face similar challenges.

With live strings recorded by a Ukrainian ensemble, “Do I Scare You?” was co-produced by Max Steger, offering a dazzling showcase of Anthony Quaid’s gripping alternative pop sound. Brimming with instantly catchy vocal hooks, meaningful lyricism and impassioned vocal performance, it’s a sensational display of his memorable songwriting and energising sound. Brought in by the elegant swell of string textures, the soft pulse of bass tones enters with Anthony’s expressive vocal leads while rattling percussive shots builds the energy.

Erupting into a sensational burst of shimmering pop energy, lightly gritty guitars and punchy drums collide as he spins soaring melodic lines above. Cut with slick guitar flickers and a shifting arrangement, “Do I Scare You?” serves up an engaging pop experience from start to finish, offering defiance and joy in equal measure from an artist who continues his rise as a celebrated force in the modern pop sphere.

Commenting on the context for the single, he shares, “Growing up gay in the south, I spent many years living in fear – fear of rejection, discrimination, and violence – as a member of the LGBTQ+ community. I suppressed many aspects of myself to seek acceptance and avoid triggering anyone, but one day, I suddenly thought to myself: ‘I worry so much about making others uncomfortable, but what if they’re actually scared of me too?’ Thus, Do I Scare You? was born, and a whole new way of thinking for me. I decided it was time to finally shed my fear and embrace the person I truly am, unapologetically. By standing up for myself through this song, I hope to encourage others to stand up for themselves too, and live proudly as who they are.”

Lisen to Do I Scare You? below

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