Max More Releases Emotional New Single “High”

Johannesburg-born singer, songwriter, and producer Max More has released his latest single, “High,” a deeply personal track exploring young love, heartbreak, and the journey of moving on.

“High is one of the most personal songs I’ve ever written,” Max says. “It’s about a relationship I had at the end of high school that was unexpected, spontaneous, and unlike anything I’d ever experienced. The connection was so strong that time felt like it stood still when we talked, and everything just flowed. But as much as we wanted it to work, life circumstances pulled us apart, and it ended tragically.”

Written during the process of healing, “High” captures the tension between holding onto something precious and learning to let it go. Max wrote the track before his debut single, “Stuck on You,” which was also inspired by the same relationship, creating a musical narrative that moves from clinging to love to finding the courage to release it. “While it’s fun and uplifting on the surface, its meaning runs deep,” Max explains. “It’s raw, it’s real, and I know a lot of people will relate to it. My hope is that anyone who listens feels seen and understood.”

Produced in collaboration with South African singer-songwriter Lee Cole, “High” fuses emotional honesty with infectious energy. The track balances catharsis and catchiness, making it a song listeners can dance to even as it resonates with heartbreak.

At just 20 years old, Max More is emerging as a bold new voice in pop and indie pop. Raised in a musically inclined family, he grew up surrounded by harmonies, instruments, and live performances. He began pursuing music professionally in high school and launched his career with “Stuck on You,” a debut single reflecting the intensity of young love.

With “High,” Max continues to build a sound rooted in vulnerability and connection. His music blends storytelling with genre-crossing production, capturing both the euphoria and the pain of first love, offering listeners songs that feel like honest conversations with a friend who understands.