Evie Irie – Sounds of Oz

I am absolutely enamoured with Evie Irie’s latest track, “Laila.” The press release describes it as “a gorgeous pop lullaby; a letter of love and admiration for her best friend.” While it’s got the soothing sound you might associate with a lullaby, it’s anything but sleepy. Evie sings with such heart that it brought tears to my eyes. This song stopped me in my tracks, and I’m sure it’s going to make as big an impression on you.

“I originally wrote ‘Laila’ during the COVID-19 pandemic when I was back in Australia after leaving my life in LA,” Evie recalled. “Being away from my best friend, Laila, was one of the hardest things I’ve ever done. She is my rock and soulmate, and she’s been there for me through every dark moment. Not being able to be with her during that time was unbelievably difficult. It was her 18th birthday, and I struggled to find a present that could truly show my love. Since I couldn’t fly to see her, I ended up writing and gifting her this song. It’s a piece of my heart, a love song, that binds best friends together.”

“Laila” is just one of the awesome pop tracks I’ve included on my new playlist, Sounds of Oz Loves Pop. Give it a listen and follow on Spotify, pop music fans!

Photo credit: Ella Maximillion

Sydney-born teen Evie Irie might not be on your radar yet, but I’m predicting that will change in the coming months. The 17-year-old is based in the United States and managed by Troy Carter, who’s worked with Lady Gaga, Megan Trainor, and Eve. She’s been hyped by the likes of Refinery29 and Atwood Magazine and her latest single “Worst Enemy” is produced by Greg Kurstin, who’s put the magic touch on the music of Adele and Sia.

She’s surrounding herself with the right people, but this song shows she can also deliver the goods. Evie has such an original voice and a cool vibe that reminds me of artists like Lorde and Dua Lipa.

“Worst Enemy” is about our inner demon,” Evie explained. ”It’s about admitting to the times we sabotage ourselves, and the brutal things we put ourselves through. It’s about feeling like sometimes you are so lost, that you actually think you’re found. It’s a really hard reality when I realize I’m in that place – overwhelmed with the struggle of all of my inner demons. That’s the core of “Worst Enemy”. The self-sabotage, the constant drive to be better, and to be good enough. It’s an endless and inevitable cycle, that I think we all experience at a point in our lives, in one way or another.”

“’Worst Enemy’ is the follow-up to Evie’s 2019 debut EP 5 Weeks in L.A. It shows a growing maturity and a whole lot of potential from this talented teen.

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