ADAM LAMBERT UNLEASHES AUDACIOUS “AFTERS” EP

LOS ANGELES, CA (July 19, 2024) – GRAMMY-nominated international superstar and LGBTQ+ trailblazer Adam Lambert unleashes his most liberated and unfiltered body of work today with daring new dance-centric EP AFTERS via The Orchard. Radiating “freedom, hedonism and liberation” (Gay Times), AFTERS captures the essence of modern queer culture through six uninhibited tracks with pulsating beats and sultry lyrics.

“With AFTERS, I finally feel like I’m creating exactly what I want without holding back,” says Lambert. “I’ve never felt more empowered and confident in myself and my artist. I hope anyone who listens to this EP feels as liberated and fearless as I did when creating it.”

Of his inspirations for the EP, Lambert previously shared: “Creating AFTERS has been such a liberating experience as I chose to craft an EP of house music that’s unapologetically queer and sex positive. I throw many house parties and my aim was to create a soundtrack inspired by wild nights, giving a voice to our communities’ hedonistic desires and exploits. Feeling more confident than ever, I wanted to get shamelessly raw and real with the listener. AFTERS is meant to make you move, sweat, fantasize and connect!”

Featured on the EP is the focus track, “NECK,” that dives deep into primal desires and raw passion. A mix of intensity and sensuality, “NECK” is more than a song – it’s an invitation to experience the wild side of desire and boldly explore carnal instincts and uninhibited pleasure.

Prior to release, Lambert offered fans a taste of the EP with three tracks that caught the attention of fans and critics alike: “CVNTY,” the fiery kiss off anthem marking his debut as a vocal producer, the hypnotic and longing “WET DREAM,” that details how it feels when a ‘homo takes it home,’ and “LUBE,” a pulsating track that is as direct as it is oozing with sensuality.

“the perfect dance floor anthems” – EUPHORIA.

“Fierce” – GLAAD

“Adam Lambert is inviting listeners to ‘own their urges and fantasies’ with his hedonistic new EP” – Gay Times

“[‘CVNTY’] is all about owning your power, turning heads, and leaving a lasting impression, and Lambert is continuing to do just that in the pop game” – Queerty

“Sound Off: 10 Songs You Need to Hear Now… Adam Lambert showcases a brand new direction on his new double-A-side single ‘LUBE.’” – PAPER

“[LUBE is] an absolute banger of a Pride Month song that has afterparty written all over it.” – EDGE Media Network

“dripping with sensuality” – Queerty

Kesha and Adam Lambert credit Jorge Barragán (L); Adam Lambert and Susanne Bartsch credit Mark Minton (R)
Los Angeles Event Images (credit Jorge Barragán) 
New York Event Images (credit Mark Minton)

Lambert has been fittingly previewing the EP while hosting untamed AFTERparties vibrantly worshiping queer culture on both coasts leading up to release. Most recently, he teamed up with New York nightlife legend Susanne Bartsch whose iconic On Top party celebrated AFTERS with trendy guests including DJ Griffin Maxwell Brooks and Age of Aquaria (RuPaul’s Drag Race). Back in Los Angeles, Lambert took West Hollywood’s nightlife scene to new heights following his WeHo Pride performance that captivated all in attendance. Notable LA guests included Kesha, Gottmik (RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars), Kevin McHale (Glee), and Valentina (RuPaul’s Drag Race).

Keeping the celebrations going, Lambert’s nonprofit  Feel Something Foundation will hold its first-ever charity flea market and silent auction on Sunday, July 21 in partnership with CULTUREEDIT, the Los Angeles LGBT Center, and GLAAD. From 12-3pm PT, a vibrant collection of artists, vendors, and independent shop owners will gather in The Village at Ed Gould Plaza at the Los Angeles LGBT Center to show and sell their offerings and bring the community together. Simultaneously, a silent auction of Lambert’s personal items including stage pieces, clothing and accessories, memorabilia, artwork and housewares will take place just around the corner at CULTUREEDIT. For more information, please visit the Feel Something Foundation’s Instagram (@feelsomethingfoundation).

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AFTERS TRACK LISTING
1. DEEP HOUSE
2. WET DREAM
3. CVNTY
4. NECK
5. LUBE
6. FACE

ABOUT ADAM LAMBERT
After blowing everyone away on the eighth season of American Idol, Adam Lambert went on to become a GRAMMY-nominated artist for “Whatya Want From Me” off his debut album For Your Entertainment. Earning his fifth top 10 on Billboard’s Album Sales Chart with his latest LP of inspired covers, High Drama (BMG US/Warner UK), Lambert is no stranger to impressing crowds with his carefully curated transformation of other artist’s songs — from American Idol, to the Kennedy Center Honors where he reduced Cher to tears with his delicate ballad reading of her mega-hit “Believe,” to his role as the current frontman of Queen. Lambert’s second album Trespassing became the first album to reach the number one spot in the US and Canada by an openly gay artist, and Lambert’s impressive catalog also includes the smash hit “Ghost Town” from his third album The Original High which was executive produced by Max Martin and Shellback, “Superpower” and “Roses” feat. Nile Rogers from his album VELVET (2020). Adam released his most liberated body of work to-date with the hedonistic EP AFTERS on July 19 (The Orchard). Lambert’s career extends into film and TV as he hosts and co-produced ITV’s Adam Lambert: Out, Loud and Proud documentary, a powerful tribute to the resilience and revolutionary spirit of British LGBTQ+ artists who have transformed the music world while fighting for equality. He also serves as a  judge on The Voice Australia, stars as Machiavillain in Peacock’s Megamind vs. The Doom Syndicate and Megamind Rules!, starred in the Sofia Coppola-produced feature film Fairyland that premiered at Sundance Film Festival in 2023, and much more. In addition, 2023 saw Adam perform the updated film score for Mad About The Boy in the BAFTA nominated documentary on Noel Coward. Adam continues to solidify his global status as he wrapped a spectacular North American and Japan run of shows with Queen on their Rhapsody Tour, performed for The Princess of Wales as part of her annual Christmas carol concert in Westminster Abbey last December, headlined Pride in London and much more. Adam is currently working on writing his own musical, which will feature original songs and has a stellar line up of collaborators. Connect with Adam: Website | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | TikTok | YouTube

ABOUT THE FEEL SOMETHING FOUNDATION
The Feel Something Foundation (FSF), launched in 2019 by Adam Lambert, is a non-profit organization in support of LGBTQ+ human rights. Aiming to ensure support is given to the myriad of issues that continue to disproportionately affect the LGBTQ+ community, the foundation assists those charities that are moving the needle for communities of all ages and backgrounds. These are organizations that have a mission or project directly focused on impacting the LGBTQ+ community in areas of education & the arts including homelessness, suicide prevention and mental health.