On his very first mini album, “DEATH OF ME,” EVAN takes all the emotions that live between the urge to keep racing forward, and a longing for home after making your dreams come true, into music. Below, he dives deeper into every revealing track—all of which he worked on lyrics for, and seven of which he had a hand in the music—and some favorites by other artists.

“Death of Me” (EVAN)
EVAN: This is an uptempo song, great for when you need a mood boost. I think it’s a good song to listen to when you need more energy or you’re working out.

“Not Enough” (EVAN)

EVAN: This is a good song to put on when you want to push yourself harder. It’s like “Death of Me” in that it’s good to listen to when you’re working out or doing anything that uses up a lot of energy. It’s great for when you’re taking a drive, too.

“Noise” (EVAN)
EVAN: This song’s best late at night or in the evening. I’d recommend it for when you want to tell yourself “I can do it.”

“Ride or Die” (EVAN)
EVAN: This is a nice song to listen to when you want that high-energy rock feel and want to melt some stress off. You also get to hear that amazing glitching and dub.

“Twilight” (EVAN)
EVAN: This is a dreamy dream pop song where spending time together’s compared to twilight. It’s another uptempo song, so it’s great for all kinds of different activities.

“Immature” (EVAN)
EVAN: I had the Joker in mind when I wrote this. It’s got a rock foundation like “Ride or Die,” but I had fun trying to give it more of an intense heavy metal sound.

“Overflow” (EVAN)
EVAN: This is an R&B song about overflowing emotions. It’s straightforward and emotional, great for when you want to sit back and relax.

“Going Home” (EVAN)
EVAN: This is a ballad about wanting to go back home once everything’s been achieved. I was really into the overall indie sound when I was working on it.

“Bad Blood” (Nao)
EVAN: I loved this song back when alternative R&B was really having a moment.

“Tado” (FKJ & Masego)
EVAN: This song’s an amazing reinterpretation of that jazz feel.

“Hidden Road” (Yoo Jae Ha)
EVAN: I still listen to this song all the time. The lyrics are amazing. They’re so poetic and really land.

EVAN's recommendation:
H.E.R. - ‘Focus’
Ozaki Yutaka - ‘I Love You’
Mac Miller - ‘Circles’
The Weeknd - ‘Earned It (Fifty Shades Of Grey) (From The “Fifty Shades Of Grey” Soundtrack)’
Billie Eilish - ‘BIRDS OF A FEATHER’