A Bury singer-songwriter has released his debut EP.
Available through Interscope and Island EMI, Elliot James Reay's six-track collection, All This to Say I Love You, includes a video for the track Sweetness.
The 23-year-old has brought a modern twist to classic 50s and 60s rock 'n' roll.
Reay's sell-out UK tour was announced ahead of the release, which includes a performance at London's Omeara on July 11.
The release follows the announcement of Reay's sell-out UK tour (Image: Julian Buchan)
All the shows were sold out within 24 hours of going on sale.
Sweetness sees Reay working again with writer-producer duo SOAP, consisting of Manchester's Josh Noble and Karl Ziegler, along with co-writer Annielle Lisiuk..
The music video, directed by Nikko LaMere, introduces a love interest for the first time in Reay's video series, while also tapping into the romance of Old Hollywood with Technicolor visuals.
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Reay was influenced from an early age by artists such as Roy Orbison and Elvis Presley.
Tracks on the EP include Who Knew Dancing Was a Sin, a nod to the Northern Soul dancing scene in Manchester, Daydreaming, Boy in Love, and Reay's debut track, I Think They Call This Love.
I Think They Call This Love has had more than 121 million streams worldwide.
It's also featured in over 160,000 TikTok videos with a combined one billion views, and appeared on Spotify's viral charts in 27 countries.
The track has helped Reay build a fanbase of more than five million followers.