Macklemore Drops New Single ‘Maniac’

Seattle’s own Macklemore is back today with a brand-new single, ‘MANIAC,’ Ft Windser. A refreshing and welcomed dose of up-tempo indie-infused pop, produced by Ryan Lewis and Budo, ‘Maniac’ comes with an official music video, featuring a brief cameo by Nardwuar, and is directed by Jake Magraw. We also see an appearance by Eva Walker of The Black Tones playing the bass. The video is inspired by and is an ode to the classic 1960’s American entertainment shows such as The Ed Sullivan Show, with a nod to Outkast’s classic 2003 music video for Hey Ya! Speaking about the new song, Macklemore reveals, “The first time I heard Windser singing the hook on Maniac I fell in love with it. It’s infectious and relatable and I couldn’t get it out of my head. Maniac is about the euphoria of a relationship that isn’t perfect, but an addictive journey of the ups and downs that make you both who you are.”

Last month, Macklemore made his return with ‘CHANT’ featuring Australian break-out artist and producer Tones And I. A triumphant anthem for the ages, ‘CHANT’ was lauded as “uplifting,” “epic” and “powerful” by SPIN Magazine, American Songwriter and Rap Radar, with E! calling it “a gospel-infused track that will please both new and old fans.”
In other news, 2022 marks the 10-year anniversary since the release of his multiple GRAMMY® Award winning, chart topping, critically acclaimed album ‘The Heist,’ which spawned two #1 singles; the Diamond-certified “Thrift Shop” and multi-platinum “Can’t Hold Us.”

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08/22 – Rogers Centre, Toronto, Canada*
08/24 – Pine Knob Music Theatre, Clarkston, MI*
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