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MUSIC: DPR IAN RELEASES ENTRANCING NEW SINGLE “PEANUT BUTTER & TEARS” AHEAD OF RELEASING HIS NEW EP

2023.08.04 | By: Jenna Tokioka

💿 MUSIC: NEW SINGLE 💿

DREAMers! What do you think of DPR IAN’s new single?! From the entrancing melodies, stunning visuals, and of course, DPR IAN’s charming personality on-screen, “Peanut Butter & Tears” has demonstrated his depth and growth as an artist. The anticipation for his new EP, Dear Insanity..., which will be released in October, has come to an all-time high with the release of his new single. As we all wait for the release of his new EP, let’s dive into “Peanut Butter & Tears,” and see what DREAMers can look forward to in the near future in regards to DPR IAN’s activities and promotions.

THIS IS DPR IAN

Born and raised in Sydney, Australia, and currently based in Los Angeles, DPR IAN is a trailblazing artist known for creating music that transcends genres, while constructing his own audiovisual language to communicate things for which there are no words. With his debut studio album, Moodswings In To Order, released alongside a short film he directed and edited, the visual artist blurred the lines of Pop, R&B, Rock, and Electronica to convey an atmospheric exploration of self-reflection and spirituality, as seen through the eyes of his misunderstood alter ego, “MITO.” 

Moodswings In To Order  achieved resounding global success, debuting at No.1 on Heatseekers, No.7 on Spotify’s Top Albums Debut Global and US Charts, and No.146 on the Billboard 200 Chart, earning him spots on esteemed music festival lineups such as Coachella, Head in the Clouds NY and LA, and Lollapalooza. The accompanying MITO short film, further showcased his artistic brilliance, and was brought to life during a sold-out 4-month world tour across North America, Latin America, the United Kingdom, Europe, Asia, and Australia. 

Based in Seoul, South Korea, DPR IAN began composing and creating music under the alias in late 2015, as one of the founding members of the creative collective, DPR ("Dream Perfect Regime"). The collective is known for producing multimedia projects for its diverse roster of talent, with DPR IAN serving as its Chief Director and Editor. His unique artistic vision and meticulous attention to detail have elevated him to a prominent solo artist, whose work resides in the realm between light and shadow. Through the titular character of “MITO,” the 32-year-old artist created his most personal work to date.

NEW SINGLE: “PEANUT BUTTER & TEARS”

Ahead of his festival performances this weekend at Head in the Clouds LA and Lollapalooza, renowned Korean-Australian artist, DPR IAN, makes a triumphant return with his latest indie-pop anthem, “Peanut Butter & Tears.” The electrifying new single, written and produced by DPR IAN, is available to stream on digital platforms, and is from his highly anticipated upcoming EP, Dear Insanity..., scheduled for release on October 06, 2023.

In his signature style, DPR IAN accompanies the release of "Peanut Butter & Tears," with a visually striking and captivating music video, directed and edited by IAN himself! The video delves into the prequel story of his enigmatic alter ego, "MITO," a character previously explored throughout his debut studio album and EP.

DPR IAN:

"‘Peanut Butter & Tears portrays the fading playfulness of our youth, as we embark on a bittersweet journey into adulthood. But before MITO, there was Insanity. The ‘Dear Insanity...’ EP is the prequel story to MITO’s creator, ‘Mr. Insanity.’ This EP follows MITO on his journey to and throughout the dreamlike realm known as ‘The Other Side.’ As he traverses through The Other Side, IAN slowly begins to lose his sanity bit by bit, thus fully turning into his new alter ego, ‘Mr. Insanity’, at the story’s climax.” - DPR IAN.

Pre-save + pre-order DPR IAN'S EP: ‘Dear Insanity...’

CREDITS:

We want to give a big thank you to The Orchard for allowing EVERLAST KOREA to cover DPR IAN’s activities and promotions.The Orchard is a leading music distribution company, operating in 45 markets worldwide. With comprehensive artist & label services offering and including full-service marketing, sync licensing, video services, transparent data analysis, advertising, rights management, digital and physical distribution, and more, The Orchard empowers creators and businesses to grow and adapt in the dynamic global industry. 

SOURCES:

All photos and videos are credited to Dream Perfect Regime (DPR).

FOLLOW DPR + DPR IAN:

DPR - YouTube

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DPR - Instagram

DPR - Official Website

DPR IAN - Twitter

DPR IAN - Instagram

DPR IAN - Official Artist Profile  

DPR IAN - Official Streaming Links

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