As Austin Moon steps into our office, gallantly holding the door open for his partner, Allyson Dawson, he is all smiles. Despite never having a break from his busy life, the singer exudes a warm, bouncy personality.
Internet Sensation Austin Moon moved from Miami to Los Angeles in 2013, ready to start living the dream. He is but perhaps the dream is a big crazier than her bargained for. Last week, our star filled the Manhattan concert hall, with an astounding 30,000 people. At every stop on his recent tour around the country things have been extremely similar. Packed stadiums, sreaming fans. His first show in Miami, Austin's hometown, sold out in under 5 minutes. After his Manhanttan show, Austin, who's bright, high energy, and sweet aura was still at it's high point, rushes over to a meet and greet with his fans. He smiles easily, and pulls bawling fans into effortless hugs.
Austin Moon was born in Miami, Florida to Mike and Mimi Moon, who own Moon's Matress Kingdom. He met his best friend, Allyson Dawson when they were 16, and she became is songwriter. After countless videos on the Internet being viewed over 7 million times (and counting) and graduating high school after already releasing his second album, Austin moved to LA with Allyson, his manager and the director of his videos; Patricia De la Rosa and Dexter Worthy, respectively.
Austin, almost 19, now lives in Los Angeles with Allyson. He is still signed with Star records, and is currently recording his third album. On a recent visit to Austin's home for an interview, StarScene Magazine had the opportunity to visit inside. Their apartment, a gorgeous two story, is in Malibu. It is exactly what one would expect, bright and modern. Allyson arrives home, and Austin hugs her then introduces us. The two have been fending off relationship rumors since before they moved out to California, but we just had to ask. "No," Austin replies, effortlessly throwing an arm around Ally's shoulders. "We aren't together." Our star is still single, ladies.
As Austin runs off the stage in California, His manager throws a water bottle to him. He downs it in 10 seconds flat. His director tosses him a towel and they do a signature handshake. He pulls Ally into a hug, whispering something in her ear, laughing breezily. She hands him a guitar, and he jogs away. After singing one of his oldest songs, Not A Love Song, to a packed stadium as an encore, Team Austin runs to a limo to catch a 3:30 flight to Chicago. They speed away from the bright lights and chatter excitedly.
It's nearly one in the morning as they exit the limo, greeted by a horde of screaming fans and reporters. As a reporter remarks on their dedicated work ethic Austin pauses, and replies; "The harder you work, the more successful you can be. This is just the beginning for us."
"Hey Alls," Austin said as he strolled into Sonic Boom on a late Saturday morning. He is stopped short by a petite girl throwing herself at him.
"HAPPY BIRTHDAY!" Ally sings, hugging him. He laughs and hugs her back.
"Thanks Alls."
"Are you still coming to the restaurant tonight?"
"Yea, I wouldn't miss it."
"Oh, and I finished the new song."
"Awesome! When can I learn it?"
"Here."
Austin stared at the brown leather book in his hands. "Your book?" "Yes?" "You never let anyone touch your book!" "I trust you.."
"BEST BIRTHDAY EVER!" Austin yells, sprinting to the practice room as Ally laughs.
An hour later, Ally had just closed a sale on a guitar. Trish and Dez walk in, tossing Trish's iPod on the counter. "We finished mixing the music for Austin's latest song," Trish says excitedly. Her best friend smiles and plugs the iPod into the store sound system. The first beats of the song fill the store and suddenly a clear, smooth voice joins them. The group turns to see Austin at the top of the stairs, with a microphone. Dez pulls out his camera, and follows Austin.
(((Austin performs an impromptu concert; singing 'The Way That You Do)))
A crowd that had gathered in the store cheered. Ally smiles fondly as Austin walks over, jumping up on the counter. "Austin, That was awesome!" "Good job Austin!" Dez adds, while jumping up to sit opposite Austin. "Nice job Blondie," Trish says, sitting beside Dez. The boy grins. "Thanks guys. Alls, that song is amazing." Ally smiles, "Thanks Austin." Austin holds out his hands and Ally uses them to help get onto the counter. Lester comes up beside them with a camera. "Smile guys!" The four turn to the left. Austin puts his arm around Ally, Dez trying to do the same to Trish. She slaps his arm away and they start arguing.
The camera flashes.
The picture represents the group perfectly; Dez and Trish are turned towards eachother, faces twisted in annoyance. Austin and Ally are turned towards them, laughing and leaning into eachother.
Later that night, Austin, Ally, Dez and Trish are gathered at a local restaurant, waiting for their food. "Time for presents!" Dez shouts, handing Austin a large yellow gift bag. "Thanks, man." Austin pulls out a large bright yellow stuffed salamander. "His name is Austin!" Dez exclaimed. The group shakes their heads at Dez's antics. Trish hands him a small box and Austin finds a red phone case, with the words Team Austin written in different colours and song lyrics on the back. Austin quickly pulled out his phone and put it on. "I had it made when I worked at Phoebe's Phones," Trish said. "Thanks Trish, This is so dope!" She smiled. The group looked expectantly at Ally, who was looking at her pasta intently and twirling the music note around her neck.
"Ally?" Trish said. "Yeah?" "Umm.. Do you have a present?" "I..." Her voice faltered. "Alls, I would like anything you got me." Ally looked at him and smiled sofly, reaching into her bag, pulling out a card. Austin opens it.
Dear Austin,
Happy Birthday! I hope you had an amazing day! Of course, dinner at a restaurant would never be as great as the party you and Dez planned for my seventeenth, but I still hope you have a good time. I can't imagine what my life would be like without you, Austin. You're amazing. Hope you like your gift! (Check the envelope)
Love Ally xo
The grinning boy puts his hand into the envelope and pulls out two slips of paper. His mouth drops, and he looks at Ally.
"You got me tickets to The Script!? Ally! That's so awesome! You're the best!" He leans over and wraps her in a hug, holding on tight.
"You're coming with me, right?" Austin whispered in her ear.
"Wouldn't miss it for the world," She replied.
Best.
Birthday.
Ever.
A week later, after the concert;
"I can't believe they actually got you on stage!" Austin exclaimed, wrapping an arm around her waist as they walked up to Ally's door.
"I was terrified!" Ally replied, playing back the moment in her mind.
"I can't believe we got to meet them. My cousins will never believe this." "That was so cool! I'm so glad we got pictures!" He looks at her smiling face, pulling her into a hug and quietly wishing he could freeze this moment. "Thank you, Alls. Tonight was amazing." "Anytime, Austin. I had fun." "Me too," He glances inside and sees no light on. "Hey, where's your dad? It's really late.." "He's spending the weekend in Orlando, Some convention. Night Austin," "Wait-I mean-Alls- Are you sure you'll be alright?" "I'll be fine. See you tomorrow!"
An hour and a half later;
"Alls? Ally!" Ally was startled awake by a knocking coming from her balcony. She rolled out of bed and opened her curtains then looked out to see a pair of light brown eyes staring back at her. "Austin?!" Ally whisper shouted, her voice rough with sleep. "It's 1 am, What are you doing here?" She asked, as she opened her window and helped Austin in.
Standing in the middle of Ally's room at one in the morning, with her wearing nothing but an old shirt of his and a pair of shorts, he realized how ridiculous it may seem to her. And her glaring at him with that 'I-can't-believe-you-just-woke-me-up-at-one-in-the-morning" expression he felt a bit stupid.
"I had to see if you were alright," He said sheepishly.
Ally had been prepared to reply with a quick, witty retort, and obviously faltered. He was so sweet. Ally pulled him into a hug, and then took his hand and sat on the edge of her bed.
"Thank you, Austin. That's really sweet."
"Its just- Miami is a dangerous place, and with away-"
"I know," Ally shushed him and hugged him again. He held her and rubbed soft circles on her back.
It was there, in Allyson Dawson's bedroom, as Austin Moon sat with Ally in his arms and the sun began to rise; He wondered what it would be like to hold Ally like this every night. And in that moment, as the early morning light flooded the room, Austin felt himself slip into a state of delirious happiness, holding his world in his arms.
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