American Idol Winner Abi Carter to Release New Single “melancholia sober” on Oct. 10
INDIE-POP ARTIST
ABI CARTER TO DELIVER NEW SINGLE
“MELANCHOLIA SOBER” FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10
“NO AMOUNT OF DARK” TOUR
KICKS OFF IN HOUSTON, TX ON OCTOBER 13
NASHVILLE, TN— Praised by Billie Eilish and Katy Perry, Abi Carter has quickly emerged as one of the most captivating young voices in music. The 2024 American Idol (Season 22) winner will release her sophomore 2025 single, “melancholia sober,” on Friday, October 10.
Produced by Michael Danforth Edwards and co-written alongside Dan Elkayam and Sam Price, the track is a wistful journey wrapped in echoing beats and shifting acoustic strums. Staying true to her signature style of cinematic pop drama blended with indie-folk intimacy, it evokes the heavy, lingering pull of memories from the past.
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Abi shares, “‘melancholia sober’ is the meditation on the pain of nostalgia, the struggle of letting go, and the disillusionment of trying to reconnect with a past that no longer exists. It explores the emotional weight of memory and the loneliness that comes with the inability to move on. As this song switches between past and present, it concludes that healing often means surrendering what can’t be reclaimed. It’s the anthem for the sorrow of growing older.”
With her unparalleled vocal range, virtuosic piano skills, and a distinctive guitar style, the Coachella Valley native went from busking on the streets as a teen to winning the nation’s vote in what was rumored to be a landslide. Her 2024 debut album, ghosts in the backyard, introduced her as a confident, story-driven songwriter. Abi has already performed on Stagecoach’s Mane Stage and headlined Acrisure Arena to thousands of fans, earning comparisons to Phoebe Bridgers, Lizzy McAlpine, and Reneé Rapp.
Abi’s recent single, “2009 barbie dreamhouse,” (released Sept. 19), carried a weight far deeper than its playful title suggests. Having earned playlisting in Ones to Watch, this stripped back, raw acoustic picking, track channels the turbulence of childhood chaos while clinging to the fragile vision of safety and belonging. With her emotive, crystalline vocals at the forefront, Abi transforms a childhood symbol of loss into a story of renewal — a reminder that the dream of home can be rebuilt, even after it’s been shattered.
Abi kicks off her “No Amount of Dark” Tour on October 13, bringing her music to 15 cities across the Southwest, Midwest, and Northeast. Whether at the piano or leading a full band, Abi Carter delivers performances marked by raw honesty, emotional depth, and cinematic sweep, the rare kind that lingers long after the final note.
For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit Abi Carter’s website.
At the heart of her artistry is a battle between light and dark — a reflection of a tumultuous upbringing met with an unwavering inner spark. “I believe in the things I sing,” Abi says, “If other people can feel that and relate to my emotions, that’s ‘mission accomplished’ — even if it just reaches one person.”
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