JohnAnthony Rodriguez, the New Jersey-based singer-songwriter and producer who crafts smooth, synth-driven indie-pop with Latin soul influences under the alias 54 Ultra, has been drawing attention since his debut EP First Works landed in 2025. His newest single, “Honeymoon,” comes with notable industry support, as Claire Cottrill — better known as Clairo — wrote and co-produced it alongside Paul Cherry, Eddie Burns, and William Corduroy.
“Influenced by the smoky vibes of late ’70s pop, ‘Honeymoon’ came together during a magical night at Electric Lady Studios in New York City,” Rodriguez explains. “I aimed to recreate that mood by recording straight to analog tape and leaning on vintage instruments and gear, paying meticulous attention to every detail along the way.”
“I see this track as a beautiful step into a new direction for me while still feeling familiar,” he adds. “I even acquired a Yamaha CP70 for this song to ensure the sound landed exactly where I wanted. It feels like the perfect backdrop to the seasonal shift as the year comes to a close.” Listen below.
TOUR DATES:
- 11/13 — Tucson, AZ @ Dusk Music Festival
- 11/14 — Los Angeles, CA @ Camp Flog Gnaw
- 11/15 — Los Angeles, CA @ Camp Flog Gnaw
- 02/14 — Madrid, ES @ Copérnico
- 02/15 — Barcelona, ES @ La Nau
- 02/17 — London, UK @ Village Underground
- 02/18 — Amsterdam, NL @ Tolhuistuin
- 02/19 — Paris, FR @ Petit Bain
- 02/25 — Sydney, AU @ Sydney Opera House Forecourt *
- 02/26 — Sydney, AU @ Sydney Opera House Forecourt *
- 02/28 — Brisbane, AU @ On The Banks *
- 03/02 — Fremantle, AU @ Walyalup Fremantle Arts Centre *
- 03/03 — Fremantle, AU @ Walyalup Fremantle Arts Centre *
- 03/06 — Melbourne, AU @ Royal Botanic Gardens *
- 03/07 — Melbourne, AU @ Royal Botanic Gardens *
