Nashville singer-songwriter and viral dark pop artist Jared Benjamin continues the unfolding world of his ICARUS era with the release of his new single “Angel Eyes,” out now via AWAL. Arriving as the second release following his breakout project, the track further deepens his emotionally immersive universe—one built around obsession, healing, and survival, and increasingly embraced by the #BookTok community.
Co-written and co-produced by Jared Benjamin, Michael Locatelli, Isabella Kearny, and Matias Malagardis, “Angel Eyes” shifts away from the darker edge of earlier material, trading anger for vulnerability. The track explores the transformative power of all-consuming love—the kind that reshapes identity and redefines emotional stability. Anchored by atmospheric guitar layers, haunting melodic textures, and Benjamin’s deeply expressive vocal delivery, the song captures the fragile feeling of finally stepping into light after extended darkness.
“‘Angel Eyes’ is about meeting someone who completely changes your life,” says Jared Benjamin. “She saved me. I became a better version of myself the moment I met her, and am continually my best self the more I’m around her. So, I’d do anything for her, and anything to keep her.”
Over the past year, Jared Benjamin has rapidly emerged as one of the most compelling new voices in dark pop, amassing over 200 million streams and building a monthly Spotify audience of 1.6 million listeners. His emotionally charged songwriting and cinematic production style have found particular resonance online, especially within the #BookTok community, where fans have embraced the narrative depth of the ICARUS universe.
Previous singles such as “Three Steps Ahead” and “Drag Me Down” helped accelerate his breakout momentum, while the viral success of “Flatline,” which has surpassed 25 million streams, further established his presence across digital platforms. Blending alternative pop sensibilities with raw, introspective lyricism, Benjamin continues to build a cohesive artistic world designed to connect with listeners on an emotional and narrative level.
That world is now expanding on the road, as Jared Benjamin embarks on his debut headline ICARUS tour, spanning the United Kingdom, Europe, Canada, and major cities across the United States. The run features support from Harrison Boe, Ryman Leon, and Diana Thale, bringing the emotional scope of his music into a live setting.
With “Angel Eyes,” Jared Benjamin continues to refine his signature blend of dark pop storytelling and intimate emotional writing, further solidifying his place as a rising voice shaping the genre’s next wave.