New Jersey-born, Los-Angeles based pop singer-songwriter RYL0 is back with her newest single, “Only 1 Trying” today. Kicking off with an indelible hook layered over ethereal synth lines, the track is filled with expressive, heart-tugging lyrics. Throughout “Only 1 Trying,” RYL0 tells a relatable story about emotional burden and isolation, all while experimenting with new sounds. Listen to it now below.
Speaking on the song, RYL0 said, “‘Only 1 Trying’ is a song about holding on too long in a dying relationship. While the song comes from a place of truth, the narrative was initially inspired by our (Matias, Cary, & I’s) collective desire to write something truly great that day. We spent hours coming up with rejected ideas in search of not only a catchy melody but a hook with meaning. Finally, we translated our frustrations into this story of a tumultuous romance – the rest came naturally.”
“Only 1 Trying” kicks off with the song’s indelible hook over ethereal synth lines. The track then drops into its hard-hitting drill beat, which RYL0 flows over smoothly with a lush cadence and sticky melodies. Filled with expressive, heart-tugging lyrics, RYL0 tells a relatable story about emotional burden and isolation.
For the past two years, RYL0 has used her infectious charisma to build a fervent community enraptured by her vibrant, catchy pop songwriting and captivating stage presence. She’s risen through the hyperpop scene, having amassed hundreds of thousands of streams, worked with artists such as Fraxiom, Sabby Sousa, and DJ Re:Code, and played shows alongside Arca, Kero Kero Bonito, Namasenda, umru, and Jimmy Edgar, as well as at the monumental Boiler Room x Subculture event in Los Angeles.
Now, the ever-evolving artist – who Paper Magazine recently called an “alt-pop breakout star” – is transferring her acute songwriting abilities from a palette of colorful, bombastic instrumentals to a more brooding, intimate style.