With their latest offering ‘Dreams’, RISE carve out an anthem for anyone charting their own path in the dark. It’s an electrified burst of optimism in the face of uncertainty, a reminder that ambition often comes with doubt, and that’s exactly where the magic lies.
The track opens with gleaming synth tones that feel like neon reflections on a rain-slick street, nodding to the shimmering textures of late-’80s pop-rock without falling into pastiche. Guitars bend and swoon, giving the song an emotional lift that pairs perfectly with its lyrical message; one that acknowledges how unclear the future can be, yet chooses to push forward anyway.
Vocally, RISE delivers with both warmth and conviction. The performance is honest, unpolished in the right ways, and grounded in experience. It’s the sound of someone trying to make sense of where they’re headed without a clear map, and finding comfort in the journey itself. “We do the best we can/ We do the best to plan”, they sing.
Produced by Rob Whiteley at Liverpool’s Whitewood Studios, ‘Dreams’ balances polish with pulse. It has the kind of feeling that it’s always been part of your playlist, one of those rare tracks that feels nostalgic the first time you hear it.
In a world that often demands certainty, ‘Dreams’ is a celebration of the in-between, of choosing movement even when the outcome is unclear. It’s a track for the dreamers, the drifters, and the doers, and it just might be one of RISE’s most compelling moments yet.
