Music has often been the preferred medium for expressing emotions and experiences in a healthy way. When life hits you the hardest, writing thoughts on paper and attaching them to melodies can often help. This is especially true for harley, whose latest single ‘tough guy’ delves into the raw emotions that come with heartbreak.
After experiencing a painful breakup with his girlfriend of two years, harley left Seattle and headed to Nashville to pursue his passion for music. Drawing from his emo-grunge roots and blending them with a modern electronic pop sound, the talented newcomer manages to create a euphoric yet evocative and heart-wrenching personal style, perfectly delivered in ‘tough guy.’ Drenched in dazzling synth work and hip-hop-flavoured beats, the track provides the perfect framework for harley’s introspective and gritty vocals, the perfect match for such poignant and emotional settings.
Speaking about the reason behind his newly-found artistry, harley explains: “Breakups change you – sometimes for the worst. I tried to move on so quickly just to get over her. But when I did that, I didn’t deal with the problem at all. I just put a bandaid on it and saved it for later. That’s what ‘tough guy’s about.”
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