Ben Platt unleashes ‘The Politician’ companion EP

Armed with a chart-topping debut album, several sold-out gigs, and a hit Netflix series, you’d think Ben Platt would take some kind of time off, right?

Wrong.

On Tuesday (Oct. 22), the award-winning artist unleashed a four-song EP directly connected to his current project, Netflix’s The Politician. Dubbed Music from the Netflix Original Series the Politician (yeah we know, the title is longer than the album’s runtime), the record features updated versions of several tracks from classic and iconic performers.

The album includes reworked versions of Joni Mitchell’s “River,” Billy Joel’s “Vienna,” and Stephen Sondheim’s “Unworthy of Your Love,” the latter performed as a duet by Platt and his The Politician co-star Zoey Deutch (check it out above).

But covers are not the only things you will find on the surprise album. Platt’s original song “Run Away” rounds out the record. “Run Away” can be found on Platt’s recently released debut album Sing to Me Instead.

Sing to Me Instead was released at the end of March and peaked at the number 18 spot on the Billboard 200 chart. Before its release, the album sprouted several singles, including “Temporary Love,” “Grow As We Go,” “Ease My Mind,” and lead single “Bad Habit.”

Last week, Platt made headlines when he appeared on Kelly Clarkson’s talk show and performed his own rendition of Bob Dylan’s 1997 track “Make You Feel My Love” with the “American Idol” winner. The original version of the song can be found on Dylan’s 30th (yup 30th) studio album, Time Out of Mind.

Ben Platt shares the love in ‘Temporary Love’ music video

Since announcing the release of his debut solo album, Ben Platt has been delighting fans by periodically releasing new songs. This week is no different as the musician shared the fourth track from his forthcoming studio effort, Sing to Me Instead.

On Friday (March 8), the singer unveiled the music video for his new song “Temporary Love.” The Nick Lieberman-directed music video begins with Platt seated in what first appears to be a room in an abandoned house.

Platt spends most of the video signing in the room, dancing in the house’s foyer, and even spends a moment outdoors in front of the home. Amid the shots of Platt are shots of several diverse couples showing affection towards their partner in the form of hugs, kisses, and even hand-holding.

Like Platt sings in the chorus: “this is not a temporary love.”

Watch the music video for “Temporary Love” and get ready for a feels trip.

“Temporary Love” joins previously released tracks “Grow As We Go,” “Ease My Mind,” and “Bad Habit” on Platt’s upcoming album. Sing to Me Instead is due out March 29 through Atlantic Records. Pre-orders for the album are currently available on the musician’s website.

Last month, the musician announced plans to embark on a short North American tour throughout May. The Sing to Me Instead tour begins on May 3 at the Chicago Theatre and concludes a few weeks later on May 24 at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.

Wrabel and Ben Abraham will hit the road alongside Platt as his direct supporting acts.

According to a recent press release, Platt’s show at the Beacon Theater on May 14 in New York City is officially sold out. The show sold out during the pre-sale period in mid-February.

The Sing to Me Instead tour itinerary can be found here.

Ben Platt announces short ‘Sing to Me Instead’ North American tour for May

Didn’t get the chance to see Ben Platt as Evan Hansen in the hit Broadway musical Dear Evan Hansen? Well, there’s no need to be sad about that anymore because the actor-musician just announced plans to embark on a short tour in the spring. On Monday (Feb. 11), Platt unveiled a tour itinerary in support of his upcoming solo debut album.

Dubbed the Sing to Me Instead tour (after his debut album), the trek will find the singer performing at venues across the continent throughout the month of May. The outing includes stops in Detroit, Toronto, Boston, Philadelphia, New York, and more. The Sing to Me Instead tour begins on May 3 at the Chicago Theatre and concludes a few weeks later on May 24 at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.

Wrabel and Ben Abraham will hit the road alongside Platt as his direct supporting acts.

Those who pre-order Platt’s album will receive first access to tickets. Pre-sales begin this Friday, Feb. 15, while general ticket sales begin next Friday, Feb. 22.

Sing to Me Instead is due out March 29 through Atlantic Records. Pre-orders for the album are available here. Platt has already treated fans to two songs from the forthcoming release; “Ease My Mind” and Bad Habit.”

Later this month, Platt will perform “Bad Habit” on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.” The song will make its television debut next Thursday, Feb. 21.

Sing to Me Instead marks Platt’s first recorded outpost since his collaboration with Lin-Manuel Miranda in early 2018 on “Found/Tonight.” The mashup of “The Story of Tonight” from Hamilton and “You Will Be Found” from Dear Evan Hansen debuted at the number one spot on Billboard‘s Digital Song Sales chart.

SING TO ME INSTEAD SPRING 2019 TOUR DATES:

May 3 – Chicago, IL – Chicago Theatre
May 4 – Detroit, MI – Fisher Theater
May 6 – Toronto, ON – Sony Centre for the PA
May 8 – Boston, MA – Wang Theatre
May 11 – Washington, D.C. – The Anthem
May 12 – Philadelphia, PA – The Met Philadelphia
May 14 – New York, NY – Beacon Theatre
May 16 – Atlanta, GA – Cobb Energy PAC
May 18 – Austin, TX – ACL Live at the Moody Theatre
May 19 – Irving, TX – Toyota Music Factory
May 22 – San Francisco, CA – Warfield Theatre
May 24 – Los Angeles, CA – Dolby Theatre