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GAMES WE PLAY RELEASES MAJOR LABEL DEBUT EP, GET A JOB

OUT TODAY VIA

 FUELED BY RAMEN/DCD2 RECORDS

TITLE TRACK “GET A JOB” AVAILABLE NOW

ANNOUNCES FIRST NORTH AMERICAN HEADLINE TOUR

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“Big, catchy hooks and lyrics that are equal parts spiteful and playful” Consequence

“Emotionally self-aware lyrics, big heavy riffs and a brilliantly fun attitude” Rock Sound

“Radiating pop-punk-esque melodies that provide a mesmerizing atmosphere paired with glowing crisp vocals” New Noise

“Games We Play is going to be massive. Just a talented musician who has it all — catchy music, fun lyrics and an amazing stage presence.” LOUDWIRE

Games We Play (Emmyn Calleiro) photo: Alice Baxley

      Miami-born and Los Angeles-based singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, producer, and pop-punk provocateur Games We Play (a.k.a Emmyn Calleiro) has released his major label debut EP, Get A Job. The five-track collection is out today via Fueled By Ramen/DCD2 Records, and is available now on all streaming platforms. Chantable title track “Get A Job” and companion visualizer are out now. 

     “I am super excited to put out this record. I feel like all the songs, especially ‘Get a Job’, embody exactly who I am,” explains Emmyn. “From dropping out, to looking like Channing Tatum, to ultimately proving my wife’s parents wrong (we’re cool now btw)…I am stoked this is out."

 

Games We Play   "Get A Job"

     The Get A Job EP was introduced with viral breakout single “I Hope You’re Happy” and anthemic track “St. Girlfriend" - the latter of which Emmyn wrote about his friend pooping his pants on a date. Earlier this summer, Games We Play announced his Fueled By Ramen/DCD2 Records signing in an exclusive interview with Consequence. Watch how Games We Play signed featuring DCD2 Records Founder and Fall Out Boy bassist and visionary Pete Wentz to herald the announcement, Games We Play unveiled an official music video for his viral breakout single “I Hope You’re Happy”. In the clip, Emmyn’s contagious enthusiasm, bold personality, and hilarious sense of humor come to life on screen as the magnetic pop-punk refrain resounds with chantable turn-of-the-century bliss.

       Fresh off a 17-city U.S. tour supporting The Band CAMINO and select dates on Sad Summer Festival 2022, Games We Play recently announced his first ever headline tour. The nine-date North American headline run kicks off on November 7th in Toronto, ON, with stops in Chicago, New York, Nashville, and more. Games We Play will also be joining State Champs on select dates of their ‘Kings of the New Age Tour’. A complete list of upcoming tour dates can be found below. For tickets and more information on Games We Play’s upcoming tour dates visit gamesweplay.co.

 

  Practically predestined to play pop punk, Games We Play a.k.a. Emmyn Calleiro sings the kinds of hooks you text your ex (and not because you still care or anything!) and rotates between instruments with quiet confidence. The Miami-born and Los Angeles-based singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer turns up with an upbeat and undeniable sound—like a one-man Warped Tour, but with a propensity for 21st century virality. He’s not afraid to be honest about his ups and downs, representing the feelings of every kid (and adult) who doesn’t have it easy. After falling in love with pop punk by way of Blink-182, Emmyn learned bass and drums in church as he simultaneously perfected his guitar and vocal skills. Dropping out in eighth grade, mom and dad even let him fly to New York at 15-years-old for his first recording session. Eventually, the family relocated to Nashville where Emmyn could focus on music. Games We Play made waves with the Senior Year EP during 2018. Getting married and moving in with his wife Dani, she pushed him to go all out. In 2021, he unleashed “Deadbeat” and organically attracted an audience on TikTok with a series of highly candid and utterly hilarious posts. A preview for the hyper-charged punkified banger “I Hope You’re Happy” exploded, amassing millions of views, and leading to a record deal with Fueled By Ramen/DCD2 Records. Allow him to introduce himself on his 2022 major label debut Get A Job EP.

Get A Job EP Tracklisting

1. Get A Job

2. I Hope You’re Happy

3. Kristina

4. St. Girlfriend

5. Deadbeat

 

Games We Play Tour Dates 

September 10, 2022 - Pittsburgh, PA - Four Chords Music Festival ^

September 23, 2022 - Birmingham, AL - Furnace Fest ^

November 7, 2022 - Toronto, ON - Hard Luck Bar †

November 9, 2022 - Chicago, IL - Beat Kitchen †

November 10, 2022 - Columbus, OH - Ace of Cups †

November 12, 2022 - Ferndale, MI - The Loving Touch †

November 14, 2022 - New York, NY - Mercury Lounge † 

November 15, 2022 - Washington, D.C - Songbyrd †

November 17, 2022 - Atlanta, GA - Vinyl ATL †

November 18, 2022 - Durham, NC - Motorco Music Hall †

November 19, 2022 - Nashville, TN - The End †

November 22, 2022 - Englewood, CO - Gothic Theatre* 

November 23, 2022 - Salt Lake, City, UT - The Union Event Center*

November 25, 2022 - Anaheim, CA - House of Blues*

November 26, 2022 - San Diego     , CA - House of Blues*

November 27, 2022 - Phoenix, AZ - The Van Buren*

November 29, 2022 - Austin, TX - Empire Garage*

November 30, 2022 - Dallas, TX - South Side Music Hall*

 

^ Festival Performance

† Headline Show

* Supporting State Champs

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DEBUTS ANTHEMIC NEW SINGLE “RELIGION”

   

 

          Livingston has debuted anthemic new single “Religion,” which is available now via Elektra Records. Reflecting on how we use social media to mask our insecurity (“I made you my religion / but that wasn’t enough”), the track arrives alongside an official lyric video which is streaming now on Livingston’s official YouTube channel.

Livingston    "Religion"

      Livingston expanded on the single, “Religion is a song about addiction to validation and social media. It’s interesting because on first listen it reads like a relationship song where I’m accepting I’m caught up in someone who’s bad for me, but it has this double meaning where I’m calling out myself for caring about things that I know are destructive. I went from being an unpopular and isolated kid my whole life to having my dreams handed to me, attention, going viral, money, you name it – and I quickly used all of those things as a crutch to cover my insecurity. This song attacks that in kind of an aggressive and smooth way. But I know a lot of people have felt this, so I hope they read into it.”


     After racking up nearly 100 million global streams, over 2 million followers and more than 175 million combined views on Tik Tok, the rising artist returned in May with highly anticipated new single “The Author.” The infectious track is bolstered by Livingston’s soaring vocals and arrived alongside an official lyric video.

   

 

     In the fall, Livingston was featured on Louis The Child’s track “Hole In My Heart.” Dancing Astronaut praised Livingston’s “velvety vocals,” while YourEDM crowned the single a “vibrant heartbreak anthem.” Prior to the collaboration, the 19-year-old shared single “Message In A Bottle” and made his live performance debut supporting Fitz and the Tantrums on select dates. The dates followed the release of his sophomore EP, An Unlikely Origin Story, which was heralded by singles “The Giver,” “Hercules,” and “Superkid.” “Hercules” – a song about fearing change and embracing vulnerability – was co-produced by Jorgen Odegard (Justin Bieber, Yungblud, Quinn XCII, Imagine Dragons) and co-written by Odegard and Chloe George. The track followed single “Superkid,” which was accompanied by a powerful visual written and directed by Livingston himself.


     In 2020, the self-taught singer, songwriter, producer and engineer shared his debut EP Lighthouse, praised as “uplifting and inspiring” by PopularTV and earning Livingston the title of “pop star in the making” from Ones To Watch. The eight-track collection is available now at all DSPs via Elektra Records and features standout track “Carnival” in addition to singles “Home,” “Say The Word,” and “Fairytale” – the latter of which was shared by Billboard alongside the artist’s Elektra Records signing announcement.

      Growing up in Denton, Texas, Livingston was faced with bullying, anxiety, and relentless self-doubt. Throughout his childhood, he struggled to fit in and faced a constant battle to find his place in the world – finally finding the connection and understanding he sought when he poured his feelings of loneliness, isolation and inadequacy into song. Drawing inspiration for his “orchestral cinematic pop” from a wide range of artists in pop, hip hop and film scores, Livingston combines instantly memorable melodies with sweeping orchestral compositions and is first and foremost driven by honest storytelling.

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