Derek Simpson Embodies Your Desires on “boytoy” - 18 July 2024

Still from Derek Simpson “boytoy” visualizer.

Derek Simpson releases “boytoy” off of his upcoming third full-length album, ‘Somehow’, available on Digital Formats via Trailing Twelve Records.

Artist, producer and multi-instrumentalist Derek Simpson releases “boytoy”, the seventh single off of his third full-length album "Somehow”, set for digital release on July 18th via Trailing Twelve Records. Every Thursday for ten weeks straight, Simpson shares a new song, offering listeners an opportunity to explore an immersive audio-visual landscape. Every track possesses a unique textural palette, endorsed by his signature pop-electronic production. 

The playful tone of “boytoy” is set with the opening remark, “You’re a sexy boy”, spoken by Smooth Jas, and a smug “Thank you”, from Derek. A gritty, pulsating synth bass then lays the groundwork for a head-bobbing drum rhythm. These elements work unanimously to introduce Simpson’s hooky verse. 

“Play with me everyday / You know just what to say / To turn me into the boytoy / It’s turning me into the boytoy.”

Still from Derek Simpson ”boytoy” visualizer.

In “boytoy”, Simpson contrasts enticing darkness with tongue-in-cheek lyrics to offer himself up as a proverbial doll with an ability to fulfill all whims and desires. He begs the listener to “Twist my arm ‘til it breaks”, and reinforces his passivity with the line “I’ll do what I’m told just call me boytoy”. The lyrics take a flirtatious turn when Simpson sings, “One more night with your boytoy / Turn off the light and touch your boytoy / Trying new poses when you want some fun / You out here show and tellin’ everyone.”

“boytoy”  then erupts into a Hendrixian guitar solo before returning to the steady pulse of the drums and bass. The song’s dynamic range is mirrored in the accompanying visualizer, which pictures Simpson in numerous outfits, styles and poses. He jokingly smiles while bundled up in an oversized jacket before the camera cuts to him unsuccessfully pulling a shirt off of his back. He throws a sweater to the ground in frustration right before the visualizer restarts, depicting a smiling, buttoned-up Derek ready to unravel himself all over again.

Derek Simpson’s “boytoy” is a lighthearted exploration of finding enough peace within one’s self to offer love, positivity and the present moment to someone else. “boytoy” will be available on July 18th, 2024 on all digital platforms via Trailing Twelve Records.

TRACKLIST: Somehow

  1. Saturn Returns

  2. 222

  3. The Circle One

  4. Glitterrr

  5. copilot

  6. boytoy

  7. In Ur Reach

  8. T

  9. RC30s

  10. Bonez & All

Written by Derek Simpson
Produced by Derek Simpson, Daniel August, and sage ua sole
Performed by Derek Simpson
Mixed by Derek Simpson (BMI) and Daniel August (ASCAP)
Mastered by Rory Hurley
Press Contact: info@trailingtwelve.com

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Release Date: 18 July 2024
Release Title: “boytoy”
Artist: Derek Simpson

Socials: website / instagram / twitter / spotify

BIO

Derek Simpson is an artist, producer, and multi-instrumentalist whose creative journey has taken him from the bustling city of Boston to the vibrant music scene of Long Beach, California. Known for his distinctive soundscapes, layered with spacey guitar chords and otherwordly synth lines, Derek's music delves deep into introspective wordplay, often exploring the power of maintaining a positive perspective amidst confusion and adversity.

Derek's talent and unique creative vision have earned him recognition from numerous esteemed publications such as Ones To Watch, Spin, Indie Shuffle, Atwood Magazine, Glide, and Dummy. His music has also found its way into popular culture, with his tracks being featured in Comedy Central's hit series, "Workaholics” and the feature film The Wheel starring Amber Midhunter.

ACCOLADES

“an effortless chunk of psychedelic pop” - Atwood Magazine

"carries a multitude of introspective scenes that outline his inner thoughts, embellished by his mesmerizing guitar playing. These conversations between his sentiments and the music make for a tasteful cocktail made of all the feel-good human stuff." - Spin

"a stunning and hypnotic musical listening experience" - Ones To Watch

"a cross between dream pop and shoegaze - some saucy as hell loops that make it a truly unique and textured offering" - Indie Shuffle

“With a laidback, dreamlike atmosphere, it pulls the listener into his untethered mind, free-flowing and associating as it drifts into parts unknown.” - Atwood Magazine