HAWAIIAN SUPERSTAR MAOLI’S REIMAGINED LAST SIP OF SUMMER (ISLAND VIBE EDITION) LP OUT NOW

GRAND OLE OPRY DEBUT SET FOR NOVEMBER 21

[Of Last Sip of Summer]“It’s a country record, but it’s
true to Awong. He’s not stretching or playing a part. He’s as country
as it gets, and this record was his way of letting the world know.”—Rolling Stone | READ HERE

The Tennessean—READ HERE

“Bringing his mix of country, reggae, and island pop to the mainland, Hawaiian-born singer-songwriter Maoli can brighten any day on Last Sip of Summer.”—Nashville Lifestyles

“[“Last Sip of Summer”] sets the tone for a project that promises to push the boundaries of island country music.”—All Country News

October 24, 2025—Today, Hawaiian superstar Maoli unveils a fully reimagined version of his acclaimed album Last Sip of Summer. Last Sip of Summer (Island Vibe Edition) breathes new life into each track while staying true to his island roots. Listen to/share The Island Vibe Edition HERE.

“Last Sip of Summer was always about capturing a feeling—now the whole album breathes island air,” says Maoli. “We didn’t just remix the album—we reimagined it. Last Sip of Summer was born in the sun, but now it’s soaked in reggae. Every track hits warmer, heavier, and closer to where we come from.”

Listen to the original Last Sip of Summer HERE.

The release adds to a landmark year for Maoli, who is set to make his debut appearance at the iconic Grand Ole Opry on November 21. This year also marked his national television debut with a performance of “Last Sip of Summer” on The TODAY Show, and an appearance on American Idol, where he surprised a fan competing on the show—watch HERE.

He recently wrapped up his successful Last Sip of Summer U.S. headline tour, with major stops including Los Angeles’ Greek Theatre, two nights at Honolulu’s Blaisdell Arena, Las Vegas’ T-Mobile Arena and more.

Maoli’s musical journey began in seventh grade, when he learned to play the ukelele. However, it wasn’t until years later that he fully returned to music, with some encouragement from his uncle. His now storied 15-year career is marked by a series of albums and singles, including covers of hits like Brett Young’s “Mercy” (25+ million Spotify streams) and “In Case You Didn’t Know” (10+ million Spotify streams). Last year, Maoli and Young collaborated on a new song, “Broke Heart Break.”

Breaking into the mainstream with his unique mix of island reggae and country soul, Maoli aims to put his people on the map like they’ve never been before, revealing the common bonds between country folks and island lifers. In 2018, Maoli rediscovered his country roots, having seen the similarities between his music and modern country, from the melodies and strong rhythms to the tradition of simple-life storytelling.

In 2010, his sophomore LP, Rock Easy, landed in the Top 5 on Billboard’s Reggae charts with three #1 singles: “Breaking My Heart,” “Whisper” and “Rock Easy.” In 2020, Maoli won Group of the Year and Album of the Year for the record, Sense Of Purpose, at iHeart’s Island Awards, followed by Album of the Year and Song of the Year in 2021.

In 2023, the band embarked on their “Maoli Music Overload (MMO)” tour, selling more than 45,000 tickets across four cities in Hawaii, in addition to selling 11,500 tickets on the MMO US tour plus several Festival appearances including Cali Roots and Holo Holo Fest Sacramento.

For more information please contact Kate Rakvic, Catherine Snead, Grace Jacobsak, Noah Ginsberg or Carla Sacks at Sacks & Co., 212.741.1000.

TRACK LIST
1. Damn Good Night
2. In A Bar
3. Better Off On A Beach
4. Shotgun Rider
5. Yours Truly
6. Leaving Here Lonely
7. Last Sip of Summer
8. I Know A Guy
9. Lonely Won’t Leave Me Alone
10. I Ain’t Crazy
11. Broke Heart Break
12. Left Hand Heavy

TOUR DATES
October 31 /// Temecula, CA /// Pechamga Theater
at Pechanga Resort Casino
November 1 /// Irvine, CA /// Holo Holo – Irvine
November 2 /// San Jose, CA /// Holo Holo – San Jose
November 21 /// Nashville, TN /// Grand Ole Opry
(Grand Old Opry House)