# JUDD HARRIS Releases Summer Ready Single “Take Me Down” Off EP Out May 15

- Link: https://www.nyrdcast.com/judd-harris-releases-summer-ready-single-take-me-down-off-ep-out-may-15/
- Published: 2023-04-26T16:00:00-05:00
- Author: Eugene Tierney

### **Singer/Songwriter Judd Harris Drops Video for “Take Me Down”**

#### **The former American Idol contestant will release “The Beach EP” May 15**

Pop Singer Songwriter and former American Idol contestant [**Judd Harris**](https://juddharris.com/)
brings ample experience and breezy, sophisticated song craftsmanship to [_**“Take Me Down”**_](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ES3oaXA1Pcg),
the first single from his Summer-ready _**“The Beach EP”,**_ out May 15, 2023 on
streaming platforms. To help fulfill his fresh creative vision, Judd has partnered
with producer **David Schoenwetter **(_Norah Jones, Rufus Wainwright, Death Cab 
for Cutie_), Grammy award-winning mastering engineer **Randy Merrill** _(Taylor 
Swift, Harry Styles, Adele) _and session musician **Leo Abrahams** _(Brian Eno, 
Harry Styles, Regina Spektor)_ to record the music he’s been writing on his Caribbean
adventure.

[⌊Judd Harris⌉⌊Judd Harris⌉[

_“After a friend died suddenly in his 30s, my wife and I decided to change our life.
We had always talked about living in the Caribbean and within a year, we landed 
in Las Terrenas, Dominican Republic. When lockdown arrived in the D.R., I stopped
playing live music and started writing new songs. _

_“The Beach EP came out of that time. And much like our friend’s passing jolted 
us into action, I think the pandemic caused a lot of people to reevaluate their 
lives in different ways, and especially to question the traditional notions of achievement
in America, what’s worth the sacrifice, and what isn’t. It’s like we’d all been 
sleepwalking and the pandemic shook us awake, wondering how and why we ended up 
here. _

_“The theme of wanting something more runs through The Beach EP, whether that’s 
a big life change, a childhood dream, a special someone, or just a beach vacation.”_

Fans of artists like **Jack Johnson, Jason Mraz, Sufjan Stevens, Michael Franti**
and **John Mayer** should find something to love in this inspired 4-song collection.
Lead single _**“Take Me Down”**_ is accompanied by a lighthearted animation-meets-
performance music video that captures **Judd Harris**‘s playful, relaxed musical
and lyrical approach.

[_**Watch and share the music video for “Take Me Down”.**_](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ES3oaXA1Pcg)

[_**Pre-order the single on Bandcamp.**_](https://juddharrismusic.bandcamp.com/album/take-me-down)

Judd Harris - Take Me Down (Official Music Video)

[⌊Judd Harris - Take Me Down (Official Music Video)⌉⌊Judd Harris - Take Me Down (
Official Music Video)⌉
Watch this video on YouTube

**More Info:**
Artist Name: Judd HarrisLocation: NYC / Dominican RepublicRelease
Title: Take Me Down (single)Release Date: May 15, 2023 (“Take Me Down” single), 
Fall 2023 (“The Beach EP”)Label: IndependentMusician Names/Instruments: Judd Harris(
vocals/guitar), Leo Abrahams (guitar), David Schoenwetter (bass/keyboards/programming),
Paul Amorese (drums), Rick Nossa (guitar)Producer Name(s): David Schoenwetter (producer/
mixing), Randy Merrill (mastering)Similar/RIYL: Jack Johnson, Jason Mraz, Sufjan
Stevens, Michael Franti, Vance Joy, Mat Kearney, John Mayer, Wilco, Don Henley, 
Mark Knopfler, Jackson BrowneGenre(s): Singer/Songwriter, Pop, Acoustic, Adult Contemporary

[⌊Judd Harris single cover⌉⌊Judd Harris single cover⌉[

**Track List:**
Take Me DownSimple LifeLet You KnowEndless Days

**Press Quotes:**
_“Though among the first to go from last season’s final 24, Judd
Harris’s high energy earned him a devoted following on Internet forums. . . . Back
in New York, the New Orleans native fronts funk-rock band Visible From Space, performing
original tunes as well as a killer cover of Tower of Power’s ‘What Is Hip?’ Who’d
wanna see Carrie Underwood do that?”_ – **The Village Voice, “Best Funkin’ American
Idol Reject”**

[⌊Judd Harris⌉⌊Judd Harris⌉[

_“There are moments of brilliance in the singing – where we hear influences from
a myriad of popular artists within Harris’ clear tenor – from Kenny Loggins, Daryl
Hall, George Michael, and the occasional edge of Lenny Kravitz.”_ – **EarBuzz, Review
of Visible From Space “Fly”**

**Accolades:**
Featured in Rolling Stone, People Magazine, CNN and The Times-Picayune,
viral video of Judd’s duet with Billy Joel has 500,000 views on TikTok, American
Idol Season 4 finalist, opened for Wyclef Jean and Jesse McCartney, former band 
Visible From Space was recognized as “Best of New York” by The Village Voice, recorded
vocals on a song featured on Dawson’s Creek, voiced ads for Calvin Klein and many
others

**Artist Biography:**
Judd Harris is a New Orleans native, American Idol Season 
4 finalist, and singer/songwriter. He’s been featured in Rolling Stone, The Village
Voice, People Magazine, CNN and The Times-Picayune and his voice has been heard 
in numerous television shows and commercials.

He’s opened for Wyclef Jean and Jesse McCartney, and his “Baby Grand” duet with 
Billy Joel went viral on TikTok, with half a million views. In 2016, he left New
York City for the white sand beaches of Las Terrenas, Dominican Republic.

Now he’s partnered with producer David Schoenwetter (Norah Jones, Rufus Wainwright,
Death Cab for Cutie), Grammy award-winning mastering engineer Randy Merrill (Taylor
Swift, Harry Styles, Adele) and session musician Leo Abrahams (Brian Eno, Harry 
Styles, Regina Spektor) to record the music he’s been writing on his Caribbean adventure.

**Social Media:**
[Website](https://juddharris.com/) | [TikTok](https://tiktok.com/@juddharrismusic)
| [Facebook](https://facebook.com/juddharrismusic) | [Instagram](https://instagram.com/juddharrismusic)
| [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/artist/2XBkRqo3V53w4jUCxylDPs) | [Bandcamp](https://juddharrismusic.bandcamp.com/)
| [Soundcloud](https://soundcloud.com/juddharrismusic) | [Youtube](https://youtube.com/@juddharrismusic)

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