On his new album, Uncontrolled , Matt Doyle isnt shy about pointing out a few of his battle scars, but hes ultimately empowered by the loss of love, too.

Nowhere is that more apparent than in Moment, the albums rock-driven first single. Doyle said the song, which was released Feb. 19, was inspired by his struggle with severe depression last spring. The accompanying video has a much sexier vibe, and shows Doyle reconnecting with an ex-lover (played by Erik Altemus ) in a New York hotel room for a woozy tryst.

While Doyle has always been open about his sexuality, his latest work may surprise fans familiar with his roles in Broadways Spring Awakening and The Book of Mormon , which cultivated a squeaky-clean image. With Uncontrolled, the New York-based actor-singer casts that boy-next-door image aside in favor of brutal honesty. Still, he hasnt forgotten his cheeky sense of fun, as evidenced by the albums promotional imagery, in which he shows off his chiseled physique.