RISE Dreams

With their new single “Dreams,” Liverpool’s RISE inject a radiant pulse into the modern new wave scene, offering a refreshing synthesis of nostalgic sparkle and forward-thinking ambition. The track is a luminous, synth-washed experience that leans into the shimmering optimism of ’80s pop while layering it with the sleek precision of contemporary production. Written by Paul Kinley, “Dreams” marks a notable high point in the band’s catalogue a sonic leap that doesn’t abandon their roots but propels them boldly into more expansive territory.

There’s a buoyancy to “Dreams” that feels both timeless and immediate. Melodically rich and rhythmically propulsive, the track channels an effervescent kind of hope, the kind you feel driving toward a new beginning with the windows down. The vocals soar with conviction, threaded through harmonies that shimmer like neon on rain-soaked pavement. While it tips its hat to the grandeur of pop icons past, RISE manage to make it feel entirely their own a reimagining rather than a retread, full of emotional vitality and clear-eyed aspiration.

Recorded at the renowned Whitewood Studios and helmed by producer Rob Whiteley, the song is immaculately crafted, balancing warmth and clarity with finesse. The production allows every element synth lines, percussive grooves, radiant guitars to breathe and build toward a crescendo that feels both exhilarating and deeply grounded. What gives “Dreams” its power, though, is its unwavering sense of purpose. It isn’t just catchy it’s affirming. There’s a defiant optimism embedded in its DNA, a reminder that perseverance and positivity aren’t just platitudes, but potent creative forces.

Visually supported by a lyric video of ever-rising light trails, “Dreams” becomes more than a song it’s a mood, a mindset. It encapsulates the electrifying moment when desire turns into action, when thought becomes movement. In a world weighed down by uncertainty, RISE deliver an anthem that uplifts without denying reality. It’s a song for dreamers, yes but more importantly, for those brave enough to chase what they imagine. With “Dreams,” RISE don’t just offer sound they offer light.

Written by Patrick