Phases (EP)

## **Singles from *Phases***

1. "Phases"
Released: April 26, 2019
2. "Gone 2 Long"
Released: May 20, 2019

***Phases*** is the second extended play by PrettyMuch, released on May 24, 2019. It consists of six tracks, while the iTunes edition includes the music video for the lead track, "Phases". It was commented by media outlets of being more mature, and incorporating elements of pop, R&B, and trap. The central theme throughout the record is relationships and heartbreak.

## Background

The lead title track "Phases" was released as a single on April 26, 2019. Austin Porter told *People*, "Edwin's friend was going through something and he was talking to her. She mentioned how she felt she'd found the right boy but not at the right time, and she had to go through different phases to get there. He was like, 'Maybe I should write a song about this.' It was all very real-life."

"Gone 2 Long" was dropped four days ahead of the EP's release date, named as their first to be written and produced by the band. Brandon Arreaga explained that it was about his ex-girlfriend.

In celebration, PrettyMuch held a listening party, where they played it first for fans. Austin Porter also came up with the idea of an art gallery, where they auctioned off pieces for charity. He explained this pairing, "When we put art and music together, something magical happens. When I make my art myself, I have to listen to music, because there's something that drives the creativity in my brain. It's almost like the music is the hamster that turns the wheel. Without music, my gears aren't turning. It's what makes the gears turn." To *People*, he mentioned, "It hit me when I had like over 80 canvases at my house that were done. I was like 'I don't know where to hang these anymore.' Then I [thought], maybe I should do an art gallery and do it for charity—that would be sick." They raised over $5,000 for City of Hope Cancer Treatment and Research Center in Southern California. On the official ClickBid site, it read:

"*Hey! Welcome to our PRETTYMUCH 'Phases EP' gallery auction! We wanted to give back to all of our BEANZ and offer an exclusive look into some of the art that we have made as a band over the years AND we wanted to give you the chance to get a piece of art as well ! Every piece of art in this collection has been handmade by the PRETTYMUCH guys. All proceeds from the auction will be donated to City of Hope, the leader in cancer research, treatment and prevention. We all know someone who has been effected by cancer in one way or another, so we want to join in on the fight to cure it! Hope you enjoy our art selection - and time to get bidding!*"
― "A Fundraising Art Auction"

## Videos

PrettyMuch - Phases EP Listening Parties Round-Up

## References

1. ↑ Zheleva, Mariya (May 30, 2019). "PRETTYMUCH Shoes Major Maturity in New *Phases* EP". *Soundigest*.
2. ↑ "PRETTYMUCH Drops New EP 'Phases' With "Gone 2 Long" Music Video'. *HYPEBEAST*. May 29, 2019.
3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Akoulitchev, Octavia (May 24, 2019). "PRETTYMUCH's Austin Porter Says New EP *Phases* Was Inspired by Heartbreak and Relationships". *People*.
4. ↑ "@PRETTYMUCH". *Twitter*. May 20, 2019.
5. ↑ "PRETTYMUCH Gives Us The Lowdown On Their New Single 'Phases' & More (Exclusive)". *fomoblog*. May 30, 2019.
6. ↑ "PRETTYMUCH *Phases* EP Art Gallery".