THE PORTABLE INFINITE: CANDICE HOYES ANNOUNCES DEBUT SOLO ALBUM 'EXPECTING'; NEW SINGLE + VIDEO "PINK CLOUDS" OUT NOW

5/15/2026

CANDICE HOYES ANNOUNCES DEBUT SOLO ALBUM 'EXPECTING'; NEW SINGLE + VIDEO "PINK CLOUDS" OUT NOW

CANDICE HOYES ANNOUNCES DEBUT SOLO ALBUM EXPECTING

OUT AUGUST 28TH VIA LA RESERVE RECORDS

WATCH THE OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO FOR “PINK CLOUDS” HERE

Today, award-winning interdisciplinary musician and vocalist Candice Hoyes announces her debut solo album, Expecting, out August 28 via LaReserve Records. The announcement arrives alongside a breathtaking new single, "Pink Clouds" — a dreamy, understated track that showcases Hoyes' gift for weaving jazz, soul, and classical music into something distinctly modern. Its accompanying music video, directed by Emmy Award-winning director Simone Holland, elevates the single with striking, surreal visuals. Driven by funky rhythms, playful instrumentation, and lively beats, "Pink Clouds" is catchy and sophisticated, and frames Hoyes' pure, unaffected vocals in equal parts liquified soul and ethereal atmosphere. With a head nod climax and glimmers of heartbreak, the song delivers emotional depth, affirming her undeniable artistry as she thematically explores an ethereal love too restless for gravity. Her storytelling is poetic — drawing listeners into a world of warmth and vulnerability. Pre-save Pink Clouds HERE, Listen To “Pink Clouds” HERE, and watch the official visual HERE.

Hoyes shares about the upcoming album, "Writing this album was like painting a story for one listener at a time, constantly mixing new colors. I chose to illuminate active compassion in response to everyday cruelty and to radiate this intention as the throughline of the album."

With her signature sound that effortlessly blends genres, "Pink Clouds" marks a new chapter for Hoyes as she continues to push the boundaries of contemporary music. Having built her career performing alongside orchestras and ensembles — including the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, the Detroit Symphony, and the Springfield Symphony — as well as collaborating with artists such as Wynton Marsalis, Philip Glass, Theaster Gates, and Lin-Manuel Miranda, Expecting represents her first full-length solo venture, a space entirely her own. Her ability to layer her voice against orchestral arrangements melds seamlessly with her soulful delivery, creating a rich, resonant tone that leaves a lasting impression. "Pink Clouds" feels cinematic in scope, showcasing her lyricism and gift for melody. With visuals to match, Hoyes steps fully into her own artistic world — one that draws listeners deeper into the emotional heart of the record.

Beyond her own music, Hoyes is a singular presence across the arts. In February 2026, she premiered MASKS: The Prophecy of the Ancestors — composed by Jeremy Pelt for soprano, synthesizer, and jazz quintet — at Jazz at Lincoln Center's Appel Room. A member of the Harlem Chamber Players and recently named Georgetown University Gender Justice Institute Researcher in Residence, she is also recognized in Carnegie Hall's Timeline of African-American Music for scholarship that, in their words, "represents a noticeable departure from the usual practice of isolating creativity and critical analysis." Her collaborations include Moor Mother, Chaka Khan, and more. As a multidisciplinary force, she has modeled for and contributed an audio guide to Amy Sherald's current exhibition American Sublime, scored two of Allison Janae Hamilton's films (Celestine: Florida Storm and Venus of Ossabaw), and created vocal installations for Camille Norment's commission at the Studio Museum of Harlem. She was presented by Rashid Johnson in his 2025–26 exhibition A Poem for Deep Thinkers and returns to the Guggenheim in 2026–27.

With Expecting, Candice Hoyes arrives fully on her own terms — channeling a career spent at the intersection of music, art, and culture into something deeply and unmistakably hers. She is an artist not just to watch, but to listen to closely.