Mcclendon continues his fight against societal challenges with his newest single “Awake” and speaks on the country’s ever-growing homeless epidemic.
The single is the indie artist’s third debut track as a solo artist. He makes a point to begin this chapter of his music career with message-driven releases. “Awake” comes after years of tribulations with the lack of concern and awareness surrounding homelessness.
“There are things I struggle with when it comes to accepting how our society lives day-to-day,” Mcclendon said. “People are in need of the next best thing, often at the expense of someone they can’t see.”
The song is paired with an even more haunting music video that forces viewers to face the heartbreaking situation that too many people struggle with every day. Living in Nashville, Mcclendon sees tremendous homelessness first hand.
“Awake” is Mccledon’s way of using his voice to open shut eyes. “Ignorance leaves many out to dry,” the self-produced artist said. “I hope this can poke someone to stay present and aware.”
Fans can listen to “Awake” on Spotify and all other major streaming platforms, or watch the music video here.
About Mcclendon
Mcclendon plunges into the indie scene with a fresh perspective while making new use of traditional techniques. With a sound reminiscent of Bon Iver and Ben Howard, he transforms the way music complements words and messages.
Growing up in Oklahoma allowed Mcclendon to flourish through acoustic, country, and folk music. As he matured in a band with his brothers, his passion for vocal layering, electric sounds, and taking risks through music became apparent.
He started playing music at the age of 9 alongside his three older brothers. After performing around the country for over a decade, Mcclendon decided to branch out for his own sound. “I knew early on that there was no going back for me, regardless if anyone cares about what I make,” Mcclendon said. “It’s something I need to do.”
Writing and producing his own music has always been top priority for this independent artist. He’s drawn to write honest thoughts about concepts he personally connects with. Self-producing simply came as a need for survival as a creator. Finding solutions out of desperation has been a recurring theme in Mcclendon’s musical discovery. This scrappy nature allows him to take risks that would otherwise be overlooked.
Every artist draws from life experiences to create meaningful music, but Mcclendon hones in on observing and questioning himself and the surrounding world. This young creative pulls inspiration from conversations with himself. “I just want to create what feels honest. Something that isn’t afraid of the moment,” Mcclendon said.
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