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ARTIST NAME: Hugz ‘N Pawz
DEBUT ALBUM: Tails, Tugs, & Teardrops (The Full Pawprint)
GENRE: Pet-Inspired Retro Soft Rock / R&B / Pop
RIYL/FOR FANS OF: Disney theatrical pop, soft rock storytelling, smooth '70s/'80s R&B, harmony-driven boy band ballads
SOCIAL MEDIA TAGLINE: "If Kenny Loggins, Peabo Bryson & N*Sync wrote a Disney soundtrack together... you'd get Hugz ’N Pawz"
THEME: Pet love, memory, joy, nostalgia, grief
LABEL: Independent Release
ALBUM LENGTH: 27 Tracks | 85 Minutes 34 Seconds
RELEASE DATE: September 9, 2025
WEBSITE: hugznpawz.com
Album Overview & Highlights:
- Concept album with 27 emotionally-driven tracks with rich, cinematic storytelling
- Inspired by real-life pets (fronted by AI characters & an animated Maltese, Cutesie)
- Themes: Pet love, playfulness, nostalgia, grief
- Influences: ‘70s soft rock, ’80s R&B, '90s pop, animated musical storytelling
- Retro-pop musical textures with modern emotional resonance
- Human-led storytelling, AI-assisted production
- Fully self-produced, human-written, with AI assistance for musical composition
- PDF lyric/liner notes booklet available for fans
Playlist Pitch:
A warm, nostalgic album blending theatrical pop, soft rock storytelling, boy band heart, and retro smoothness. Perfect for fans of emotional storytelling, cozy vibes, and glittery-but-sincere melodies. Great fit for soft pop, acoustic ballads, chill Disney-inspired playlists, and '80s-lite love songs.
Short Bio:
Hugz ‘N Pawz is a heartfelt, animated musical project inspired by the lifelong love between humans and animals. With soulful vocals and retro flair, the debut album takes listeners on a journey of joy, bonding, and the grief of goodbye--all through the eyes (and paws) of a little dog named Cutesie.
Long Bio:
Hugz ’N Pawz is more than just a musical project--it’s a love letter in song form. Blending the emotional pull of Disney musicals, the warmth of ’70s soft rock, the smooth vibes of '80s R&B, and the harmony-rich energy of classic boy bands, this animated concept album turns pet memories into melody-rich moments of nostalgia, joy, and gentle goodbyes.
Created by a lifelong pet lover and storyteller, Hugz ’N Pawz began as a way to preserve the emotional bond between humans and their fur-families--those who wag beside us through the best and hardest days. Every song is an attempt to capture the in-between moments--the tail wags, the shared silence, the pawprints left behind.
The debut album, Tails, Tugs, & Teardrops (The Full Pawprint), spans 27 tracks and plays like a storybook mixtape: part musical theater, part retro radio, part scrapbook of love. Listeners will find upbeat puppy-pop, dreamy cuddle ballads, memory-triggering lyrics, and soft, emotionally resonant arrangements that feel like the musical version of curling up with your favorite blanket.
Fronted by the animated pup Cutesie and a handful of AI-assisted characters, the project offers a blend of traditional songwriting with modern tools--but always with a human heartbeat at its center. This is music for the moments you can’t put into words… the kind of songs you wish existed when your pup was still here, or the kind your current pet might tilt their head to when it plays.
Whether you're a fan of musical storytelling, retro pop textures, or just need a sonic hug after saying goodbye to a furry best friend, Hugz ’N Pawz invites you to remember, reflect, and feel--softly, honestly, and fully.
Assets Available:
- Album artwork (square + social formats)
- Artist logo (vector + PNG)
- Promo photos and videos
- Social Media Graphics
- Downloadable lyrics and liner notes booklet
- Streaming/Listening Links
- EPK PDF available upon request
Contact Info:
Name: Hugz 'N Pawz
Email: hugznpawz@gmail.com
Social Handles (YouTube/TikTok/IG/FB/X): @hugznpawz