Tommy Marz's Single "15" Debuts at #3 on iTunes and #25 on Billboard
Above: “15” single artwork
TOMMY MARZ’S
NEW POP-INFUSED SINGLE
“15”
FT. JEFF SCHROEDER OF THE SMASHING PUMPKINS
DEBUTS AT #3 ON iTUNES DANCE CHART
ENTERS THE BILLBOARD DANCE / ELECTRONIC CHART AT #25
NASHVILLE, TN (April 26, 2022) — Having debuted at #3 on the U.S. iTunes Dance Chart, the recently released pop-infused single, “15,” from Tommy Marz featuring sweltering guitar work from Jeff Schroeder of The Smashing Pumpkins has caught the ears of many. This week, the track entered the Billboard Dance/Electronic Digital Song Sales Chart at #25 — proof that “15” is holding its own in the ring of pop music.
With production from Billboard-charting producer and artist Electropoint, “15,” highlights the two Korean-Americans, Marz and Schroeder, fusing their individual musical styles on.
V13 previously unveiled the single saying, “‘15’ is an upbeat, catchy, pop-oriented song,” further explaining that, “pop songs are oftentimes known to be superficial, but not with Marz, who emphasizes the importance of actually saying something when he writes a song.”
The song also garnered praise from Hollywood Life, which debuted the music video, raving: “together, Tommy and Jeff deliver a bop [‘15’] perfect for your summer fling, a vibrant track that covers the gambit of emotions that come with young love.” Adolescent passion is something that sticks with us, and it’s precisely what the new song is all about.
“Upon hearing ‘15’ the first time, I knew it was a song I wanted to be involved with,” says Schroeder, who is known for his alternative rock solo work and as a member of The Smashing Pumpkins. “Tommy has a magical way of translating human experiences into the framework of a catchy pop song. I was honored that he gave me the artistic freedom to play both a melodic but high energy solo on the track.”
Marz and Schroeder are no strangers to working with one another. Just last year they co-produced and performed a virtual benefit show, “For The Crew,” raising money for the Sweet Relief Musicians Fund (covered by Rolling Stone).
“15” was rounded out with production by Electropoint. The new song marks the third single from a forthcoming EP release for Marz (exact details TBA). Previous singles, Marz’s “Summer Treasure” and his Harry Styles cover of “From the Dining Table” have both charted on the iTunes Top 20 and are approaching 250k streams (combined) on Spotify.
“I've loved working with Tommy in the past, so when he approached me with the concept of ‘15’ I jumped at the opportunity,” says Electropoint. “It isn't every day you get to work with an infectious singer who can also write truly compelling and vivid lyrics. On top of that, when I heard the magic that Jeff Schroeder came up with for this…I knew we had something extra special.”
Above: (L-R) Tommy Marz and Jeff Schroeder
“I wanted to tell a familiar story that could resonate with a lot of people and possibly bring back some cherished memories, reveals Marz. “‘15’ is about being a teenager in love, and the father of one of the teens needing to uproot the family. One’s first inclination may be to run away but the further you get, the more you realize it might not be the right answer — you just hope that both of you turn out fine. However, you'll never forget the day the other one had to leave, and that last moment together.”
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