At just 19 years old, London-born and Leeds-based alternative rock artist Lia Rye is turning heads and making an impact in the UK scene. Drawing inspiration from acts like YONAKA, Bring Me The Horizon and Royal Blood, Rye her original sound is built on her powerful vocals, meaningful lyricism and gripping riffs that shake with audiences.
When she was just fifteen, she dropped her debut single “Novacaine” and unveiled her sonic vision with an elegant indie rock anthem. Developing her talents by studying at the renowned BRIT School, she then returned in 2022 with her sophomore outing “Habits,” followed by the single “One Track Way” before her first EP “FEVER DREAM.”
Backed by a new band, she’s now joined by the talents of drummer Sam Mortimer, bass player Griff Garland and Ben Robinson on guitar. Last year, they hit the Leeds gig circuit, delivering compelling performances at venues like Stylus, supporting The Manatees at Hyde Park Book Club, Lending Room and Northern Guitars.
Now she’s back with a brand new release, bringing us her latest single titled “Bad Dream,” revealing a new direction that clocks Lia Rye leaning into a storming rock sound. Propelled by her passion for live music, “Bad Dream” sees Lia crank up the energy and edge to deliver a powerful dose of alternative rock music.
Four taps of a cymbal ushers in a burst of biting rock charge driven by crunching electric guitars, pulsing bass lines and splashing drums before dipping down as Lia’s vocals glide in. Balancing a smokey atmosphere with the punch of rhythm, Lia’s voice rises and falls, wrapped in airy delay as she builds up the tension to the chorus where the song erupts into a high-octane flurry of potent rock.
It’s a moody and energising new cut that marks an explosive gear shift in Lia Rye’s exciting musical adventure. As Lia and her band continue to thrill audiences from the stage and win over fans with their releases, 2024 is shaping up to be her most impressive year to date.
Listen to Bad Dream below
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