Jeff “Horti” Hortillosa

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

JEFF HORTILLOSA TO RELEASE BRAND NEW SINGLE AND ACCOMPANYING VIDEO


“ALONE” SET TO PREMIERE IN MAY 2021

Multimedium performing artist Jeff “Horti” Hortillosa released a new solo song and music video, “Alone” on May 25th, 2021. The release comes during a time of rapid transition in the artist’s personal life, amplified by global isolation. Recognized for his various roles including feature film Pitch Perfect 3, acclaimed duo Robin Alice with PP3 costar Kelley Jakle, bluegrass powerhouse Whiskey Shivers, as well as directing and starring in his own creation War Monkey, Hortillosa tackles loneliness and social anguish many have been forced to face following the impacts of the coronavirus while maintaining honesty and sincerity.

Confronting the barrage of consequences of COVID-19 leaving live performers sidelined, Hortillosa was faced with a new isolated norm that was the antithesis of his prior life experiences.  Encouraged by his fiancé, Jeff sought and found new motivation from professional therapy. Hortillosa addresses these vulnerabilities in the track, adding “It's something I'm dealing with, learning to be more emotionally honest with myself, and cut away the different masks and layers of bullshit I tell myself in order to ‘be normal’ or to ‘not make things weird.’  However, my need to express the truth of my feelings is, in a way, what makes me good as an artist.  This song is a super transparent way for me to tell people, look, I may seem perfectly fine, but I get down and out too.”

The accompanying video was the brainchild of Austin-based Jason Hatch, who also directed and edited the project. The juxtaposition of the song’s deep and serious nature mixes with a lighthearted and entertaining visual narrative allowing the listener to access the song’s message with ease. The video features several cameos from Hortillosa’s prior roles, as well as improvised characters, highlighting his dynamic range. “Humor can heal at times, by acknowledging the tragedy of our lives, and finding a loophole to make it not so bad. I suppose, I want people to feel seen, to encourage them to take care of themselves, and also, to let go of my own pent up emotions at the same time.”

Following the recent indefinite hiatus of globetrotting Whiskey Shivers, Hortillosa has taken helm on other projects, including power-trio group Manilla and has recently entered into an agreement with Callidus Acting/Modeling Agency. Be on the lookout for further developments by following the artist at the links provided below.

instagram.com/jeffhortillosa

instagram.com/manilatheband

facebook.com/manilatheband

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