CAUTIOUS CLAY SHARES NEW SINGLE AND VISUALIZER “FADE BLUE (11PM)” OUT NOW

Today, singer-songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Joshua Karpeh, aka Cautious Clay, shares a brand new single and visualizer, “Fade Blue (11PM),” out now everywhere via Concord Records. The new single follows his album from May, The Hours: Morning, which earned praise at NPR, Vibe, and the AP among many others.

Co-produced by Cautious Clay and Some Randoms (Kehlani, Lil Wayne, Reneé Rap, Ant Clemons, Wale), “Fade Blue (11PM)” begins with cinematic strings that lead into a groovy strut, complemented by a thick bass and tight percussion. Karpeh’s clear tenor meshes perfectly within the groove as he takes a gentle yet honest look at the way his life is shaking out. Rather than be too hard on himself, Karpeh is playful with his observations, cheekily equating green text bubbles with unfaithfulness.

Karpeh expands upon what “Fade Blue (11PM)” means to him: “This song is very much about removing all expectations about what you might be connecting to in your life versus how you are living your life, because they are not always the same. Being present-minded is something that is becoming harder and harder to do today and throughout all of ‘The Hours’ I’m not only the Morning but also the Night, and I’m trying to prioritize being present. Blue is also becoming one of my favorite colors.”

Beyond his own artistry, Cautious has established himself as a highly sought-after songwriter and producer, collaborating with Billie Eilish, John Mayer, John Legend, Khalid, Kavinsky, Melanie Martinez, Remi Wolf, and most recently, Tycho. Following the release of his acclaimed EPs Resonance and Table of Context, he delivered his full-length 2021 debut Deadpan Love, a nuanced exploration of the complexities of human connection that earned him praise from The New York Times, Rolling Stone, The Fader, PAPER, and more. With his 2023 album KARPEH, Cautious reached new artistic heights, delivering a more intentional and sonically rich project. This bold evolution offered an intimate portrayal of his journey, his past, and his family life, solidifying his place as a singular voice in modern music and one to watch. Stream the new album, catch him live this fall, and stay tuned for more news to follow.