Ryan Murphy, the creative force behind Honest Horse, has been a quiet talent in the independent music scene for nearly fifteen years. Known for his candid lyricism and a knack for exploring the intricate corners of human emotion, Ryan’s latest single, 'Everything Still Reminds Me Of You,' marks a fascinating new chapter in his artistic evolution.

After years spent crafting alternative rock, Honest Horse is venturing into the vibrant territories of hyper-pop and synthwave, a shift Ryan playfully dubs his "mid-life music identity crisis." In true form, this track is a poignant exploration of post-breakup purgatory, outlining the frustrating echoes of a past love that linger in every corner of your world. As Murphy explains, "'Everything Still Reminds Me Of You' is about the frustrating feelings that come with getting over someone that wasn't right for you when there was a time you would have moved mountains for them."

It's a feeling many will instantly recognise, undercutting the shimmering electronic pulses with a sense of introspective melancholy. The synthwave elements provide a dreamy, almost nostalgic backdrop, while subtle hyper-pop inflections inject a contemporary edge, ensuring the track feels both timeless and current.

Ryan’s vocals remain as earnest as ever, conveying the raw vulnerability of the lyrics without ever sounding overwrought. It’s a powerful element to the track, proving that beneath the stylistic change, his heart remains firmly in the music.

The track picks up where Ryan’s recent concept EP, ‘Up In The Air’, left off, a project inspired by ‘Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind’ and exploring the delicate balance between moving on and cherishing memories. While that EP navigated the ambiguous terrain of second chances and lingering hope, this new single confronts the stark reality when those hopes dissipate.

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