Blush

Blush is the debut studio album by American singer-songwriter and actress Maya Hawke. Initially set for June 19, 2020, the album release date was delayed to August 21, 2020. Blush was released independently via Mom + Pop Music. The album is a continuation of her collaboration with musician Jesse Harris, who produced and composed her solo debut with a double single set in August 2019. Background and release Prior to the album's release, the actress made her musical debut in August 2019 when she released a double single-set with "To Love a Boy" and "Stay Open". The A-side and B-side singles were produced and composed by musician Jesse Harris, with Hawke as the lyricist. This record was released shortly after Hawke had gained popularity from her acting roles in both Stranger Things and Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. Hawke announced the album and released its first single, "By Myself" in March 2020. The second single, "Coverage", was released in April 2020. The song's music video was directed by Maya's father Ethan Hawke. The album release date was delayed from June 19, 2020 to August 21, 2020 amid the 2020 Black Lives Matter protests. Hawke wrote, "I feel like this is not a time for self-promotion. It is a time for activation, education and self-examination." A day before the release of Blush, Hawke released the final single "Generous Heart" and its music video. Hawke donated a portion of her merchandise sales to Food Bank For New York City.