Rising pop powerhouse Brett Badner is back with his latest single, “Step It Up” — an irresistible, high-energy track tailor-made for summer nights, dance floors, and bold moves. Written, produced, and recorded entirely from his college dorm room, Brett continues to prove that the future of pop is DIY — and he’s building it in real time.
“Step It Up” pulses with upbeat confidence, shimmering synths, and a feel-good groove that demands movement. Inspired by a moment of real-life anticipation on the walk to a night out, the track was born when a lyric — “I gotta step it up if I’m going to have a chance with you tonight” — popped into Brett’s head, melody and all. He immediately voice-memoed the idea, raced home to his dorm, and got to work in his makeshift studio using Logic Pro, guitar in hand. Within an hour, the song was written, demoed, and well on its way to becoming a future pop staple.
“This song came from a real place,” Brett shares. “To me, to ‘step it up’ means having the confidence to rise to the occasion and go after what you want — whether that’s putting yourself out there with a crush on a night out, pursuing a new career path, making new friends, or chasing any goal you believe in.”
Brett Badner is a born songwriter, crafting hook-laden pop with heart, all while balancing a full college course load. With no team, no label, and no big-budget studio, he’s building a grassroots movement of fans who connect with his unfiltered honesty and undeniable talent.
A blend of radio-ready catchiness and emotional depth, “Step It Up” is Brett’s latest reminder that pop music can still feel personal, fresh, and fun. Whether it’s a carefree bop or something that hits a little deeper, everything Brett releases is 100% him.
