U

As summer makes way for the shorter, colder days of fall, we could all use a pick-me-up. New York-based producer/multi-instrumentalist Ben Alessi's catchy electro-pop track "U" offers just that. The hooky earworm, produced by Swedish producer Albin Tjernberg, is Alessi's debut single and a precursor to his first EP, expected out in early 2017. Layered soundscapes swell in this pop gem that showcases Alessi's hyper-clear and far-reaching vocals. Fresh on the NYC music scene, we asked Alessi for his perspective of the city, from favorite places to perform, to where he goes to jot down song ideas. (Rachael Roth, http://www.culturecollide.com/feed/detail/song_premiere_u_by_ben_alessi_his_nyc_favorites#.V_bouJMrKHo)

Performed by: Ben Alessi
Written by: Benjamin Anthony Alessi, Albin Tjernberg
Produced by: Albin Tjernberg
Mixed by: JD Heilbronner
Mastered by: Mastered by Emily Lazar at The Lodge, assisted by Chris Allgood.
Recorded at: Five To One Media, NYC
Artwork by: Five To One Media, NYC - Artwork Photog: Nicholas Wingate
Press Photo: Maria Vullo, Five To One Media