Big Beat recording artist Alex Newell has announced the release of his much-anticipated debut EP. ‘Power’ arrives at all DSPs Friday, February 19.
‘Power’ is preceded by the extraordinary new track, ‘This Ain’t Over,‘ which premiered Thursday Jan. 14, via SPIN.com. Watch above.
Best known for his co-starring role on Fox’s hit series, Glee, Newell will support ‘Power’ with an eagerly awaited U.S. concert tour. The multi-talented performer will accompany Adam Lambert as special guest beginning Feb. 23 at The Paramount in Huntington, NY and then continuing through an April 2 finale at Los Angeles’ Orpheum Theatre.
‘Power’ is marked by Newell’s playful yet potent approach to disco-injected dance-pop. Throughout the process of making the EP, the gifted 23-year old entertainer was able to collaborate with some of pop’s most honored artists, including Nile Rodgers (Chic, David Bowie), GRAMMY® Award-winning songwriter Diane Warren (Whitney Houston, Aerosmith), MNEK (Beyoncé and Zara Lawson), and superstar DJ Cassidy.
Alex Newell quickly went from Massachusetts high school student to a beloved star on one of television’s most popular and influential series. His 2011 self-taped audition earned him over one million MySpace views as well as a spot on the first season of Oxygen’s The Glee Project. The gifted young performer proved an undeniable star and ultimately, the hit competition series’ first runner-up. Initially cast on Glee for just a two-episode arc, Newell proved an immediate fan favorite with his dynamic performance as Wade “Unique” Adams and was soon elevated to the main cast. The groundbreaking role highlights Newell’s remarkably diverse talent, allowing him to shine as both the shy, outcast Wade and his bold, brave alter ego, Unique. With his powerhouse vocalizing, versatile acting, and undeniable magnetism, Newell has earned widespread critical acclaim, a loyal fan following, and, along with his fellow Glee cast members, a Screen Actors Guild Award nomination for “Outstanding Performance By An Ensemble In A Comedy Series.”
