IRYS drops new single “Borderline”

Rising alternative pop sensation IRYS is a Berlin-based artist who’s been turning the heads of fans and tastemakers all over the world since making her explosive entrance last year. Earning comparisons to leading acts such as Grimes, Charli XCX and Lana Del Rey with her dark and brooking take on pop music, she’s been going from strength-to-strength with each new release.

With a recipe that includes indie electronica, neo-goth and trip hop music, she cooks a completely original sound that maintains a familiar feel and accessibility via her alluring vocal work which weaves mesmeric melodies to create a captivating anchor throughout her immersive sonic offering. Her true artistic vision shines through in her DIY approach that sees her take full control of her sound, writing, recording and producing all her music in her bedroom studio.

Making her introduction last year, she released her debut single “Strange Color” and has since followed up with a string of well-received tracks that capture her distinct songwriting and arrangement ideas, infused with the underground vibes of Berlin. Now she brings us her latest work with her new single titled “Borderline”.

Once again laying down a hypnotic tone with kaleidoscopic instrumentation, atmospheric beats and vocal lines carrying instantly memorable hooks, “Borderline” is an enthralling song from start to finish. Wrapping the song in a lo-fi energy, her latest single showcases her vocal talents and production prowess as well as her versatility as an artist.

Commenting on the new single, IRYS shares, “I created ‘Borderline’ in my bedroom, which lately also serves as my home studio. I started with a guitar riff that was originally part of an older song that had been sitting on my hard disc forever! I then built a whole new song around it. My aim was to create a dark, chill, and sexy tune that is easy to listen to but, at the same time, has a deeper meaning.”

Adding, “For me, ‘Borderline’ describes a state on a fine line between darkness and light. It’s about feeling shaky while trying to get out of a difficult place, but it’s also about overcoming battles and becoming a stronger version of yourself. It’s about acknowledging the struggle but also about hope. I made this song for everyone who’s going through a dark time!”

Listen to Borderline below