I have SUCH a crush on Olly Murs. The runner-up on series six of the UK’s X-Factor, Murs is absolutely adorable and unfortunately for me, the video for his latest single only makes me love him more. Due out May 29th in the UK, new single “Busy” was written by Murs, Adam Argyle and Martin Brammer. Taken from his self titled debut album, “Busy” is the fourth single and the follow up to “Heart On My Sleeve,” which came out in March. While the song doesn’t stray too far outside of the box, at least in terms of his last few singles, in Murs’ case that’s not a bad thing. He’s got that Jason Mraz-quality about his voice, and that coupled with his good looks and charming personality means he’ll be around for a while.
The music video features Murs as a seemingly desperate man trying to find love in any way that he can. Directed by Corin Hardy (Keane, McFly) the video was inspired by Lars and the Real Girl, a 2007 indie film about a man (Ryan Gosling) who develops a romantic thing for a sex doll. Of course, Olly Murs is a FAMILY-FRIENDLY singer/songwriter so this is the G-rated version (although there is a shower scene, ladies). The single, which is due out next Monday, features two B-Sides, including one new song and an acoustic cover of “Please Don’t Let Me Go,” Murs’ debut single. UK fans check out the video for “Busy” below (U.S. readers watch it HERE). Another easy, breezy summer pop tune from Mr. Murs.
