By Danielle Bulhoes

Broadway actor and singer Ben Platt’s new single “Bad Habit” was released earlier this month to usher in his upcoming solo album coming out in March.

Known for his role as Benji in the 2012 smash musical hit Pitch Perfect and his Broadway role in Dear Evan Hansen, it can’t be denied that Platt has got some serious singing ability. And with the release of his single “Bad Habit”, there is no doubt that this guy is freaking talented.

Platt starts us off with a soft piano melody, keeping with it until he finishes his first round of the chorus and then the beat picks up as the piano is joined by percussion, guitar and what sounds like a backup choir. As the music builds, so does Platt’s voice. When the song reaches its crescendo. Platt just starts to belt and he makes it seem like the easiest thing in the world. He pulls it back for a hot second before showing off those pipes again, and it is glorious.

In an interview with Huffington Post, Platt said that he sought inspiration from artists like Carole King, James Taylor and Adele when he was putting together his new album. “Bad Habit” is very much in the vein of Adele. Fantastic vocals from Platt dominate the track, showcasing his range and the depth of the emotion behind the lyrics and in his voice.

Platt explained that his new album, Sing to Me Instead, is an amalgamation of all the different relationships that he’s had and what’s he’s learned from each of them. “Bad Habit”, specifically, is sung from the perspective of someone looking retrospectively at a relationship that they have gotten out of and realizing that it’s someone they can’t seem to escape. There’s an attraction and comfort to someone that might not be the right person for us, but there’s an [undeniable] connection where you can’t help but go back again and again.”

Thanks to “Bad Habit”, I can definitely say that I’ll be checking out Sing to Me Instead when it comes out this upcoming March.