Yungblud has as we speak (April 12) introduced that he’s written an “immersive” new e book.
- READ MORE: Yungblud tells us about his previous, current, future and new competition BludFest
The musician introduced the e book on X/Twitter saying “I wrote a e book – what the fuck?!”
Yungblud stated he was “excited” concerning the new e book and stated “it wasn’t simply an strange e book” however a “utterly immersive” e book that encourages readers to “face the shit that terrifies” them.
The e book, known as You Want To Exist: A Ebook To Love and Destroy! accommodates poems written by Yungblud together with some autobiographical tales. He additionally encouragers individuals to learn the e book, write in it in addition to “throw it throughout the room.”
A synopsis explains: “For many of us that’s the hardest query on the planet. This e book is designed to assist information you on a journey to seek out out. To admit what you’re keen on about your self, destroy your deepest insecurities and face your darkest fears.
“It is a e book to tear, draw, burn, bury and create. A e book that may find yourself in tatters in the event you do it proper. It is a e book of you. So, I’ll ask you once more… Who’re you? It’s time to seek out out.”
The e book is accessible to pre-order right here and is launched on August 15.
I WROTE A BOOK!!!
–https://t.co/uHeKAwkzVM🖤 pic.twitter.com/e742QMt3KE
— YUNGBLUD is a lowlife (@yungblud) April 12, 2024
Final month, Yungblud defended his new competition, BludFest, from individuals who have questioned the intent behind the occasion.
The Doncaster artist introduced the occasion with a free present in Camden Market on March 18, confirming that it will likely be headed to Milton Keynes Bowl on Sunday 11 August – that includes a headline set from Yungblud alongside a line-up that includes latest collaborator Lil Yachty, in addition to Tender Play, Nessa Barrett, The Damned, Lola Younger, Jazmin Bean and lots of extra to be introduced. Notably, tickets will probably be priced at £49.50.
In a video posted to his social media, Yungblud responded to the criticisms of a TikTok person named James who questioned how true the artist’s intent was when he introduced the ticket value for BludFest and declared, “Fuck the company bullshit!”
“Once in a while this narrative rears its head on the web that form of depicts that I’ve had all the things given to me, I do nothing in any respect and I’m this utterly large business plant who had all the things given to him,” Yungblud started.
“That’s loopy to me as a result of that’s not the case. All the pieces I do, each concept I’ve, is actually in all probability run from a kitchen desk with these 4 individuals,” he continued, shifting his cellphone digital camera to indicate 4 others sitting within the room alongside him. “We simply work out if we are able to make it occur.”
Yungblud additionally spoke to NME about his choice to maintain ticket costs low.
“I’m not ignorant that individuals come and go to fanbases,” he stated. “I’ve accomplished it to many artists – however I would like Yungblud to be a continuing in individuals’s lives. If you wish to flip to it and really feel that feeling once more, it’s there on a regular basis. I’m going to do that yearly and I hope everybody comes from all over the place. That’s why we’ve stored the ticket costs as little as we are able to.
He continued: “It’s about £50 for 10 or extra bands, all in. That’s it; we’re not even making a living – we’re simply doing it for the fucking tunes. I’m excited. It’s all about saying ‘thank for this second’. I’ve had so many arguments concerning the price-point however that’s it.”
Try our full interview with Yungblud right here, the place he additionally mentioned taking inventory of his profession to this point, how he constructed his group of followers, his on-line spat with The 1975 frontman Matty Healy, and what to anticipate from his “optimistic” new idea album impressed by Oasis, The Verve, Bowie, Suede and Madonna.