Fall in Love With Kevin Riady’s New Track, “Marco”

Jakarta-born, Melbourne-based singer-songwriter Kevin Riady wears his heart on his sleeve with his new single, “Marco.” It’s a tender folk-pop song about self-discovery and unrequited love.

Kevin was inspired to write the song after falling in love with a friend, a fellow foreign exchange student he met in Lyon, France. While the song was inspired by a specific relationship, the experience it explores is one Kevin has experienced many times as he struggled with his sexuality.

“I think this song is important to me because these experiences of having straight/curious/closeted friends always put a toll on me and (‘Marco’) is just my way of externalising both conscious and unconsciously,” he explained.

The music video moves the romance from the streets of France to Kevin’s adopted hometown of Melbourne. The self-directed and produced clip beautifully captures the agony and ecstasy of a relationship that almost was. It drops this time next week, so make sure you give his Facebook page a follow to see it. I’ve had a sneak peek, and I know you’re going to love it.

Listen out for more from Kevin Riady. He plans to release his debut EP and play his first full band show later this year.

Image used with permission from Kevin Riady

Marco Drops Gorgeous New Track “Harder to Breathe”

It feels vaguely inappropriate to plug a track called “Harder to Breathe” during a health pandemic causing respiratory issues, but Marco’s new single is so good that I just can’t resist. He was a wee young thing when he released his last track more than a year ago. Now at the age of 18, this single from the Brisbane artist feels like a coming of age. This song is dazzling in its simplicity. Its melody is super catchy and those lyrics are so beautifully introspective.

“After releasing my last song over a year ago, ‘Harder To Breathe’ feels like an amazing way to kick off 2020 and for people to hear the new music I’ve been working on,” he explained. “This is only the first of many releases this year and I’m certainly looking forward to each and every one of them.”

Marco is scheduled to play Limelight Brisbane at Black Bear Lodge on March 27.