Meet the internet's new 'it' girl. Ryn Weaver. 4 months ago and seemingly from nowhere, a young songstress burst upon the internet like a whirlwind of musical genius. Here's the thing. This 21 year-old pop singer based in New York and Los Angeles, is already taking the music biz by storm. Containing elements of radio worthy pop, her latest clean and catchy track had me listening from the beginning. This current track 'OctaHate' had helping hands on it's initial release back in July, from Passion Pit's frontman Michael Angelakos, Paramore's Hayley Williams, alongside Jessie Ware and the likes of Charli XCX. There's no doubt this track was an instant hit among the masses. Only, make sure you don't call her an overnight success.

Mesmerizing and versatile, Ryn encaptures everything that a good pop song should.  The juxtaposition of the droning harmonies tied with clashing thunderous beats found within the chorus, are definitely to be marvelled. The lyrics tell of heartbreaks and lost romance, also contrasting chirpy, upbeat melodies. When asked about how the song's name came about Ryn replied with: "The reason we originally called the song "OctaHate" is because they used an octatrack. In fact, it was actually first called "Octaloser," as sort of a self-deprecating joke thing. Then we eventually changed it. The idea of "octa" means so many things numerically—it was also about hate, and at the time of writing it I was sort of hating someone." 

The music video is also something to show of Ryn's approach to music. 50% opulent and 50% goulish, this pop debut is definitely one to stand out from the crowd. Containing brightly coloured costumes and face paint, the video has various clown/puppet-like appearances. She certainly isn't one to take herself too seriously. I think she's going to have a fun time with whatever she does, and I can't wait to see what she'll do next.

So, Over 2 million soundcloud plays later, this song is still as irresistible, and goddamn addictive since I heard it the first time around.

 I suggest you give the track a 'lil whirl. I also really recommend "promises".

Aryn? you're doing fine.

Millie x