Behind: Wish Upon You by Florence Road
Written by Casey Edwards
Florence Road, an up and coming, young all-female band from Bray, County Wicklow in Ireland released their latest single, “Wish Upon You". Following their second EP “Spring Forward”, the single was released on Friday the 9th of October, in the middle of their headline tour marking a new era for the band.
From the beginning, the song creates a certain atmosphere that makes you want to keep listening. I think one of the best things about this song is how it manages to make the listener feel something while still being enjoyable to listen to.
The vocals are one of the strongest parts of the song. Lily Aron, the lead singer of Florence Road, has a lot of character and emotion in her voice which helps bring the song to life. It doesn’t feel like the vocals are just there to sound good. Instead they help communicate the feelings behind the lyrics. There is something genuine about the way the song is performed, making it easier for listeners to connect with it. The vocals also work really well with the instruments, which sounds complete without being too complicated.
Another thing I like about "Wish Upon You” is the instrumental parts of the song. The music helps build the mood and gives the song its own unique feel. I really like the piano in this song, it just sounds beautiful and piano has always been an instrument that stood out to me.
The rhythm also makes the song enjoyable to listen to. It has a quality that makes you want to listen to it more than once. I think the production is effective because it allows the song to have its own personality while still keeping the focus on the message and emotion.
The title “Wish Upon You”, also makes you think about what the song could represent. It gives the
impression of hope, dreams or wanting something that might not necessarily be within your reach. This makes the song feel quite personal, as different people interpret its meanings in different ways depending on their own experiences. I think this is an important part of music because a good song should allow listeners to connect with it in their own ways.
I have really loved this song since it was first released, but the bridge and last section of the song really stands out to me. I really enjoy how it sounds different from the rest of the song and has a quiet buildup.
Overall, I really love listening to “Wish Upon You” by Florence Road. I think it is a song that shows personality, emotion and musical talent. It has strong vocals, enjoyable instrumentation and an overall sound that makes it memorable. Although everyone’s music taste is different, I would one hundred percent recommend giving this song a listen, especially if you enjoy listening to indie-rock, alternative music or girl bands. It is the kind of song that can grow on you the more you listen to it, and I think that is one of the signs of a good song.
You can tell that Florence Road are going to be massive just by listening to them. You might have heard of them before from their hit song “Hanging Out To Dry” that became really popular with over thirty million streams. If you haven't before I would definitely recommend giving them a listen.