Riley Max is an exciting rising artist hailing from Colorado. The singer-songwriter has released her latest single and music video that is a first taste of her new musical chapter. The song is called “Pockets” and it is filled with storytelling lyrics and folk pop soundscapes.
“Pockets” is a culmination of years of memories and experiences. Riley shares, “In a lot of ways, Pockets really does feel like the culmination of the three years since I last had a big release. I started writing Pockets after my freshman year of college, having grown apart from somebody that I will always really appreciate having had in my life. And then I sat on it for a while, unsure of where to go with it. But I came back to it after going through a bit of a rebuilding period, and I wrote the second verse. And then I sat on it for another year, until I finally finished the song after going through a pretty rough bout of anxiety between my sophomore and junior year. Ultimately, I realized that there are a lot of things I can point to at any given stage in my life that I’m really grateful for, and although I hadn’t quite realized it yet, that was the premise that I had been building on for the last three years as I wrote this song. After that, the music just fell into place.” The single features stripped down instrumentation including enticing acoustic guitars, timeless vocals and engaging melodies. Riley goes into a beautiful falsetto in the chorus showing the dynamic range of her gorgeous alto vocals. As the single progresses, a simple yet enjoyable bassline is added. Layered vocals and harmonies add to the single, adding a new dimension.
The accompanying music video further brings the world of “Pockets” to life, complementing the song’s themes with a visual representation of Riley’s new artistic chapter filled with freedom shown in the music video as running through nature.
With “Pockets,” Riley Max proves that sometimes the simplest songs can leave the biggest impression. Her thoughtful songwriting, captivating vocals and understated production come together to create a track that feels both timeless and deeply personal. As the first glimpse into what comes next, “Pockets” leaves plenty of reason to be excited for the next chapter of Riley Max’s musical journey.
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