Riley Pearce Shares New Single ‘Like A River’

Australian indie singer/songwriter Riley Pearce has just shared his brand new single Like A River, a hauntingly beautiful folk song out now via Nettwerk. 

 

Like A River finds the talented artist reflecting on the tension between life's responsibilityes and chasing one's passions. It captures the overwhelming feeling of losing control and struggling to regain balance. An introspective gem about feeling stuck and needing to push forward, Like A River pairs Pearce's smooth, heartfelt vocals with an intimate folk production that won me over from the start. You can easily feel the raw, honest emotion pouring from his vocals which are beautifully accompanied by delicate guitar plucks and pulsing bass that come together to create an overall warm, intimate atmosphere perfect for an introspective day home alone.

Speaking about the song Riley Pearce shares,

There's a strong element of burnout that's crept into my life lately, some parts I can avoid, other's that come with the territory of how the music industry is seemingly set up now. A big chunk of it comes as a result of my own songwriting, I am always so deeply personal with what I write about, exploring all aspects of my life and my relationship to the world at large – it took a toll and this song arrived at a time when everything felt like the exhaustion was winning. The song is meant to feel somewhat uncomfortable at times – the pulsing bass, the pedal steel swells, it's the feeling that your heart is beating out of your chest, and the panic is setting in.