Liverpool based Keyside have released their latest single, ‘Rhianna, Please Don’t Cry’. A shimmering triumph, the song pairs intricate jangle-pop riffs with a bittersweet narrative of yearning and escapism”.
The track captures a sense of confinement and longing, with frontman Dan Parker’s evocative lyrics sketching a vivid portrait of youthful daydreams and the pull of a brighter horizon. He states, “This one’s about being young and wanting to escape from real life into something better in the company of someone new. Daydreaming of a time and place that’s better than this one”. Producer Chris Taylor’s touch ensures every note, from Ben Cassidy’s crystalline guitar to Oisin McAvoy’s driving beats, sparkles with precision.
This single cements Keyside as torchbearers of Liverpool’s storied indie lineage, following hits like ‘Runaway’ and ‘Nikita’. With an EP on the horizon, ‘Rhianna, Please Don’t Cry’ promises to the forerunner for more incredible music.
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