New York, NY (Top40 Charts) Toronto singer-songwriter Max Parker releases his cathartic and emotive track "Fly Away (Feel Good)". In what he describes as as his most romantic song yet, "Fly Away (Feel Good)" represents everything Max aims to achieve with his music - songs that not only captivate listeners, but can be used to uplift them and find a sense of escapism through the infectious yet thought-provoking sounds & lyrics.
With his signature croon, on "Fly Away (Feel Good)" Max Parker creates something of a utopia for his significant other, singing "As long as you're here with me/we can fly away/fly away/I got a place for you to stay/make every day a holiday/I'll make you feel good." The track is equal parts bright and powerful, brimming with euphoric melodies and a beat that flickers constantly throughout the track almost to mirror a heartbeat. "This is my most romantic song that I have released to date," Max states. "The song expresses the notion that flying away to somewhere beautiful with someone you love, is ultimately what makes us happy. And by 'flying away' I mean both literally and metaphorically - to find a place (even if it's in your heart) to care for and cherish the one you love. These days, many people, especially youth, are forgetting what it means to just feel good about life and socializing again, because life has thrown a curve ball on us. So this song challenges that, in order to have faith again, to have drive again, and to love again."
To say Max Parker's musical journey has been a whirlwind would be an understatement. The multitalented artist has already hit the Top 10 at Hot AC Radio, garnered support on a myriad of editorial playlist spots from Spotify, was declared YouTube's Trending Artist on the Rise, and has accumulated more than 30 million on TikTok - and that's all before he even turns 20. He's one of Canada's brightest artists, but isn't exactly looking to follow in the footsteps of Canadian musical heavyweights before him. Instead, he's moulding his own path by listening to what speaks (or sings) to him rather than conforming to what's popular on the radio or trending online. A true individual in every sense of the word, Max Parker is not just an artist you should be keeping an eye on — he's an artist you will want to brag to your friends that you knew about him before they did.
The past year has been a total whirlwind for Max Parker. The 19-year-old wunderkind's career is taking off on a tangent that even some household names in Canadian music would envy, and it's not hard to see why. Parker is a compelling and charismatic performer and personality whose music needs just seconds to nestle inside your head and force some part of your body into motion. He's also a talented multi-instrumentalist and songwriter, an in-demand collaborator and content creator, and selfless humanitarian. Even beyond his raw talent and magnetic charm, he's learned his way around the music business and boasts the determination and drive to capitalize on it. "Music is my life, pure and simple," states Parker. "I've been grinding as an independent artist for years, so I've learned what it takes to build something solid and am willing to put in the work."
Partway through 2020, that passion and determination started to pay off in spades. Parker's social and streaming numbers skyrocketed thanks to a string of big singles, hugely popular live streams, and pure ingenuity. Turns out droves of fans around the world are drawn to the Toronto native's signature sound - one defined by real instrumentation and deft dynamism that sways seamlessly between an angsty pop edge, blissful serenity, and sweet, whispery seduction. "There are a lot of different sides of me that I can tap into," Parker explains, listing influences that range from
John Mayer and
Coldplay to
Ed Sheeran and Justin Bieber. "I think it just comes down to being real with people across everything I do."
Whether that's helping someone heal with his heartfelt, relatable lyricism, engaging with fans online until the early hours of the morning, or donating the proceeds from a holiday single to fund music education for underprivileged youth, that authenticity is palpable - and being real has proven rewarding. Parker has reached an audience of over 30 million on TikTok; charted on Billboard, Shazam, and Hot AC commercial radio; collaborated with decorated producers like John
Nathaniel (OneRepublic, Switchfoot), Derek Hoffman (Ralph, Caveboy), and Corey LeRue (Neon Dreams, Ria Mae); landed endorsement deals with major international brands; and now has industry insiders knocking at his door on the regular. But even amidst the growing swell of success, the artist has his sights locked on the long term.
While he's been singing and playing guitar since the age of 9 and performing on Toronto's open mic circuit since his early teens, Parker only dropped his first original offering, "Out of the Blue," in 2018. The upbeat pop-rocker led to a top placement in the CBC's annual Searchlight competition and, along with a handful subsequent singles, landed him coveted slots at events like Canadian
Music Week and Indie Week Canada. In 2020, he turned even more heads by dropping "
Something About You" - a high-impact, dance-inducing hit that earned over 500,000 streams across all platforms. The subsequent releases of "Right Back Where We Started," a buoyant and bouncy love song, and more contemplative but undeniably catchy "Out of Love" helped those numbers soar to seven figures. He capped off the year with a cherished cover of Queen's holiday classic "
Thank God It's Christmas" in support of Toronto's iconic Regent Park School of Music.
His 2021 breakout smash "
Good Time" has now catapulted his status as one of Canada's most promising young performers. The single - a pristinely produced slice of pop-rock perfection - and its stellar music video, which combines a love of sports with an earnest message of women's empowerment, earned him the title of iHeartRadio's
Future Star and propelled him to his highest chart positions yet. As he readies his album release, expected in the second half of 2021, Parker is especially eager to get back on stage and continue forging real connections with his fans. "I know this sounds cliché, but I really feel like the stage is my second home," he offers. "That's where I want to be; it's what inspires me to keep creating and performing so that my music can help to lift people up in our world."
Having paid his dues and then some as an independent artist, Max Parker has learned a lot about the music business and a lot about himself - most significantly, that he has what it takes to maintain his astounding trajectory. Indeed, it's been a monumental year for the young artist, though his passion, talent, and poise make it clear that this is just the beginning of something truly amazing.
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