Brand new single from ALLYSE.

Austin-based singer-songwriter and producer ALLYSE. is quickly making her mark on the music scene with her own blend of catchy pop melodies, lush vocals and R&B-infused production. Drawing inspiration from artists like Amelia Moore, Kehlani, Sabrina Carpenter and iyla, ALLYSE. crafts songs that are described perfectly as “sassy & sweet, with a nasty beat.”

A classically-trained vocalist and multi-instrumentalist, her sound reflects a strong musical background and a life lived across various cultures, owing to her upbringing in a military family that moved frequently around the world. ALLYSE.’s musical journey began early; from the moment she could sing, she was already writing songs, developing her talents through involvement in musical theatre, choir, and various musical ensembles throughout her childhood.

This diverse foundation would eventually result in the unique sonic style she now brings to the table today. After settling in Austin seven years ago, she became an integral part of the local music scene, lending her vocal and keyboard talents to projects like Bad Bonsai and Fierce Kelly while collaborating with indie artists such as waverly, promqueen, KAKI, Monica Moser, Daniel Fears and JustJoshua.

Stepping out as a solo artist at the start of last year, she dropped her debut single “YKIC,” which she’s since followed up with a string of well-received tracks while winning over fans across the USA and beyond. Now bringing us her sixth release as a solo artist, she shares the brand new single titled “Cherry On Top,” a colourful and infectious pop outing that perfectly distils her musical ethos.

“Cherry On Top” is a song that combines the nostalgic with the cutting edge, featuring a driving funk guitar and old-school 90s hip hop drums. Thematically, the song explores the complexities of love, particularly the hesitation that comes with it. Inspired by the line, “you think when love wins, you lose,” the song reflects on the fear of losing one’s carefully crafted life to the uncertainties of love. But rather than dwelling in this fear, ALLYSE. flips the context, encouraging her hesitant lover and by extension, her audience to embrace love as a complement to life, not a disruption.

Setting up a hazy vibe with the choked chords of guitar and airy sonic textures, ALLYSE.’s soulful vocals ushers in the grooving punch of drums and pops of bass guitar as she threads instantly catchy melodic leads above. Flowing through moments of dreamy aesthetics, contrasted by the fiercely rhythmic grooves of the arrangement, ALLYSE.’s voice serves as the guiding light throughout this memorable and danceable pop jam with bags of commercial appeal.

Listen to Cherry On Top below

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