Lyys Shares New Single ‘TV’
British indie-pop artist Lyys, the moniker of Sussex born, South-London based singer, songwriter Rebecca Holloway, shares her brand new single TV, a captivating song about the joys of escapism.
This mellw, dreamy lo-fi indie pop gem was recorded at Buffalo Studio in Limehouse with producer Paolo Ruiu (Third Floor Recording) and finds the talented artist exploring the joys of escapism and distraction, particularly getting lost in TV. This message is beautifully delivered through Lyys' smooth, delicate vocals that are backed by a gorgeous production that brings back analog recording techniques which give the song a softer, more old school, jangley pop vibe. I am really fond of the guitars, steady drums, lush ryhthms and harmonies that together create an overall warm, dreamy atmosphere perfect for a laid-back day. Check it out below!
Speaking of the track, Rebecca says,
I was feeling a bit stuck creatively and set myself a challenge to write a new song each morning on a different topic - no matter how short or bad, I just had to get a song out before breakfast. That morning I felt bored with the idea of writing another love song or writing about another person - and so I wanted to think about what else I felt particularly passionate about that day. And I really have such a love affair with watching TV that the lyrics came pouring out of me. I used to live alone and TV was such a constant companion - a voice in the background, something to put on when I couldn’t fall asleep, something to cheer me up, something to pass the time, a way to slip into another world for a while. I guess I did end up just writing another love song. I almost certainly do watch too much - and was probably trying to moderate my intake that week and that’s why it was on my mind. I think the lyrics of the song sort of identify it’s probably not always the healthiest distraction - but it’s like an old friend. Weirdly I wrote this song about a month before the pandemic and the first lock-down hit. After which, TV became an even bigger part of life while we couldn’t go out.