Riley Holland has released her new single ‘Say it First’. Riley Holland is a songwriter and performer from Co. Down, Northern Ireland. Riley has achieved much in her early career. In 2019 she was a semi- finalist in the Belfast-Nashville Young Songwriter Of The Year, making her live debut during this festival. She was also a finalist in the All-Ireland Star Nation competition. This earned her recording time in Ireland’s famous Windmill Lane studio.
‘Say it First’ is an infectious electronic pop tune saturated in Holland’s emotive songwriting. The track surges with luscious sun kissed electronics that wisp through balmy tones and sticky beats as Holland uses her knack with bittersweet melodies to create one heartfelt breakup bop. The tender lyrics contrast the song’s effervescent radiant backdrop; the warm guitars, tropical tones and bubbling rhythms make ‘Say it First’ a refreshing piece of pop perfection. Holland’s warm vocals coo “ don’t call me and tell me it’s over and we should just be friends”, over an intricately layered electronic pop backdrop creating a danceable radio-ready gem for listeners to indulge in.
‘Say it First’ is a slick, well-crafted earworm that marks Holland as an artist to keep an eye on.
Bio : The ‘getting over your ex’ summer anthem “Someone Else’s Clothes” is the debut single of Co.Down artist Riley Holland. Within her short 18 months in the music industry, she has earned her place as a “one to watch” within the international songwriting market, writing for signed and published artists at camps such as “Out of the Woods” in Norway and “TileYard” in London. Nationally, she reached the All-Ireland final of the StarNation competition representing Ulster, resulting in a sold out headline gig in Whelan’s Dublin, Her first live performance was in the semi-final of the ‘Belfast Nashville Young Songwriter of the Year’ in January 2019, where she went on to play the festival that year and has since flourished in the local music scene.
Track: Someone Else’s Clothes
Why We Like It: It’s a fresh electronic-pop track saturated in cool tones, intricate production and earnest songwriting. The upbeat bubbling backdrop surges with tropical twinkles and sun-kissed vibes while the bittersweet melody holds a contrasting air of joy with melancholic undertones. Holland’s laid back vocals ooze warm tones while the rich rhythm and electronic embellishment adorn the song in refreshing cool tones.With bright synths weaving between infectious hooks the track is a charming pop track that will stick in your head for days.
Bio : Santa Barbara, CA artist SODAPOP has released his new single ‘When I’m With You’.
Track: When I’m With You
Why We Like It: Smooth vocals glide effortlessly over the dreamy melody of this bright indie pop number as SODAPOP spreads tropical electronics over rich danceable beats. ‘When I’m With You’ is sun kissed and vibrant with a joyful buoyant atmosphere. Boasting jaunty guitars, shimmering keys and lush backing vocals teamed with lo fi bedroom pop SODAPOP presents another instantly likeable song. Check it out and enjoy.
About the track SODAPOP said :“I spent the last two years living abroad so I could save money and work on music full time. As much as I loved the nomadic lifestyle, I was pretty happy to come home to Cali. With this song, I tried to capture the essence of a Santa Barbara beach, both sonically and lyrically. That’s actually where the idea for the tune was started, when my buddy Noah showed me this little guitar idea he had. It took me a few months to translate that spark into a full song, but I’m quite happy with how it turned out – I think it’s my favorite song I’ve written.”
Bio :Skyfever has released their new single ‘Is This The End Of The World’. It’s the title track and 5th single from their debut album which is also available now.Initially introduced to audiences by Alice Cooper and DJ’s at Premier League games, they have waited until the right moment to bring out a fresh and fearless new sound.
Track: Is This The End Of The World
Why We Like It: It’s a mighty blast of alternative rock as Skyfever splurge passion and gusto over an anthemic chorus and energetic instrumentation. With intense guitars rushing through pummeling drums and a dramatic wall of sound the band flesh out this invigorating track with elements of Meat Loaf blended within the bands expressive and cinematic sound. Exuding crisp production, impressive layering and potent rock stamina ‘Is This The End Of The World’ is a knock out new track from Skyfever.
Bio : Self-styled Sad-Boy Pop band, Bad Love, have released their new single, ‘A Place For Me’. Combining contemporary, synth pop sounds with earnest, heartfelt lyrics, Bad Love create a hypnotic brand of pop music, as joyful as it is introspective.
Track: ‘A Place For Me’
Why We Like It: It’s a shimmering bittersweet synth pop gem which sparkles with Bad Love’s refined, intricate and sweet musicianship. With light chiming guitars glimmering between a sticky pulsing beat and sugar pop electronics, ‘A Place For Me’ is a fine example of the bands clean, melodic and infectious indie pop. Velvety emotive vocals glide effortlessly over the dreamy melody while delicate soundscapes bubble with ethereal tones. ‘A Place For Me’ is another earnest and well crafted track from Bad Love.
Bio : Austrian producer Filous has teamed up with indie band The Kooks on new single ‘Hey Love’.
Track: Hey Love
Why We Like It: ‘Hey Love’ is a charming romantic gem which glides elegantly upon a sweet guitar refrain and spongy beat. Smooth vocals from Luke Pritchard caress the rose-hued melody while indie folk twangs and soft twinkle on keys shimmer in the background. The production is soft and gentle allowing the song to float into a bouyant soundscape as the charming tempo, delicate summer glow and swoony nostalgic melody ooze tender emotion. Showcasing balmy guitar moments, flurries on strings and an irresistible charm ‘Hey Love’ is quite the soothing romantic delight.
