ARRESTED YOUTH DROPS NEW TRACK “BRIGHTSIDE”

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Fusing together alternative, pop and hip-hop styles, Arrested Youth has secured his spot as an artist to watch in 2020 with today’s release of “Brightside.” Speaking to the ever-familiar feeling of choosing between good and bad, ups and downs, left and right, “Brightside” is an open and honest look into the struggles of trying to find the light in every situation.

“Brightside is about keeping a positive mental outlook, even when the easier choice is to dwell in your negative thoughts,” shares Ian Johnson, the mind and voice behind Arrested Youth. “The song serves as a reminder to myself and others to keep it on the bright side, despite the many obstacles of life”

Fans can stream “Brightside” today at https://arrestedyouth.ffm.to/brightside.

Arrested Youth built his cult following through both his mix of alternative and hip-hop styles and thought-provoking lyrics addressing issues of self-doubt, ego, and the hyper stimulation brought by social media. Born Ian Johnson, he was raised in Louisville, Kentucky and started Arrested Youth wanting to create something bigger than himself, and his music to be an outlet for the real frustrations and problems that are going on in the world.

“Music is incredibly stimulating for both the right and left side of my brain. I love the left-brain, analytical element of writing lyrics, developing concepts, etc. I also love the right-brain, creative element of expressing emotions, pushing my imagination and more” shares Johnson. “The process of creating music is very fulfilling on a personal, intellectual, and creative level and allows me to be able to honestly express what I am feeling and seeing in the world around me.“

Upcoming Arrested Youth Tour Dates

4/17 – Sacramento, CA – Ace of Spades

4/19 – Vancouver, BC – Venue Nightclub

4/20 – Portland, OR            Hawthorne Theater

4/21 – Seattle, WA – Neptune Theatre

4/22 – Boise, ID – Knitting Factory

4/24 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Depot

4/25 – Denver, CO- Summit Music Hall

4/26 – Omaha, NE – Slowdown

4/29 – Minneapolis, MN – Varsity Theater

5/1 – Cincinnati, OH – Bogart’s

5/3 – Chicago, IL – House of Blues

5/5 – Pittsburgh, PA – Rex Theater

5/6 – Detroit, MI – St Andrews Hall

5/7 – Cleveland, OH – House of Blues

5/8 – Toronto, CA – The Opera House

5/10 – New York, NY – Webster Hall

5/14 – Boston, MA – Paradise Rock Club

5/15 – Philadelphia, PA – Theater of Living Arts

5/16 – Baltimore, MD – Baltimore Soundstage

5/17 – Charlotte, NC – The Underground

5/18 – Nashville, TN – The Cowan

5/20 – Orlando, FL – The Plaza ‘LIVE’

5/21 – Atlanta, GA – Buckhead Theater

5/23 – Dallas, TX – The HiFi

5/24 – Houston, TX – W******** Music Hall

5/27 – Phoenix, AZ – The Pressroom

5/29 – Los Angeles, CA – The Wiltern

8/28 – Leeds, U.K. – Reading & Leeds Festival

8/30 – Reading, U.K. – Reading & Leeds Festival