Livingston – “A Hometown Odyssey” [LP] Music means many things to Livingston. It’s an escape from the trials and tribulations of daily life. It’s a blank canvas for dreams to manifest upon. Most of all, it’s proof that anything is possible. Akin to building a rocket ship in a suburban backyard, the 21-year-old singer, songwriter and producer from Denton, Texas creates handcrafted outlier pop teeming with big screen-worthy orchestration, arena-size ambition, open-hearted lyricism and sky-high hooks. His words strike a deep chord, whether booming through your speakers or sung from the stage to a sold-out crowd. An uncanny ability to empower listeners to realize their potential has accelerated Livingston’s ascent as a world- building alt-pop music maverick. He independently released his 2024 debut album, A Hometown Odyssey, generating tens of millions of streams on hits like “Last Man Standing,” “Shadow” and “Half Life.” Now available on vinyl via Big Up/Republic Records. Limited edition fold-out poster included. Republic Records; Big Up/Republic Records; Alternative.