Bridgit Mendler Addresses Mix-up Over Surprise EP Release

WHO:

Sportskeeda - Bridgit Mendler, former Disney star

The Hollywood Reporter - Bridgit Mendler, CEO of Northwood Space, co-founder with Griffin Cleverly and Shaurya Luthra

WHAT:

Sportskeeda - A new EP titled Once Again... featuring six new songs appeared on Mendler's Spotify and Apple Music accounts.

The Hollywood Reporter - The EP includes tracks titled “Flowers,” “Cold,” “Mercy,” “Long Run,” “Loyalties,” and “Oxygen.”

The Hollywood Reporter - Mendler stated on X, “Sorry to disappoint everyone, the spotify release wasn’t me!” and added, “When it is, trust me, you’ll know.”

The Hollywood Reporter - Mendler's last album release was in 2012 with Hello My Name Is…, which included songs “Ready or Not” and “Hurricane.”

The Hollywood Reporter - Mendler released a single titled “Driving” in 2017.

WHERE:

The Hollywood Reporter - Mendler's music was accessible on Spotify and Apple Music.

WHEN:

The Hollywood Reporter - Mendler posted her statement on X on a Wednesday evening.

The Hollywood Reporter - Mendler co-founded Northwood Space in 2023.

The Hollywood Reporter - Mendler started working on her PhD at MIT in 2020 but put it on hold.

WHY:

The Hollywood Reporter - Mendler left Hollywood nearly a decade ago to focus on her academics and pursue a career in the tech space.

HOW:

The Hollywood Reporter - Mendler co-founded Northwood Space, a California-based aerospace startup that builds infrastructure for satellite communication.

(UPDATED June 11, 2026 19:54 UTC)

Bridgit Mendler, known for her time as a Disney star, has recently made headlines as the CEO and co-founder of Northwood Space, a California-based aerospace startup focused on satellite communication. She has also released a new EP titled Once Again..., featuring six tracks including “Flowers” and “Oxygen,” although she clarified on X that the Spotify release was not her doing and promised fans they would know when it is. Mendler, who co-founded Northwood Space in 2023, had previously stepped away from Hollywood nearly a decade ago to concentrate on her academic pursuits and tech career.