Music means many things to Livingston. It’s an escape from the trials and tribulations of daily life. It’s a blank canvas for dreams to manifest upon.

Most of all, it’s proof that anything is possible.

Akin to building a rocket ship in a suburban backyard, the 21-year-old Denton, TX singer, songwriter, and producer creates handcrafted outlier pop teeming with big screen-worthy orchestration, arena-size ambition, open-hearted lyricism, and sky-high hooks. His words strike a deep chord, whether booming through your speakers or sung from the stage to a sold-out crowd. An uncanny ability to empower listeners to realize their potential has accelerated Livingston’s ascent as a world-building alt-pop music maverick in 2024.

His vision expands in widescreen on the Deluxe Edition of his breakthrough A Hometown Odyssey.

“Escapism has always driven my music,” he affirms. “In school, I retreated into so many places that weren’t necessarily grounded in the real world like video games, movies, and records. I loved anything that painted a larger picture. Over the last five years, I chipped away piece-by-piece to make a coherent story. A Hometown Odyssey required this time because it’s an album about growing up, leaving a smalltown, and discovering your potential—even when you’re surrounded by doubt and anxiety. There were years of experience, going through the motions, and finding answers to questions I’d asked in earlier songs. It birthed a record I’m so proud of.”