Judging by the record’s nostalgic artwork and its flashy title, one might expect ‘Live Like It’s The 80s’ to deliver bright synth-pop goodness. Instead, listeners are met with something equally striking and uplifting: Rhiannon Paige’s melodic Country Pop. Hailing from Bristol, the talented songstress and performer showcases her artistic worth by building an incredibly catchy and evocative piece, a song that feels timeless, yet also very relevant today.
Having made a name for herself in the UK and US country scene, Paige also gained two nominations at the British Country Music Association Awards 2025 (UK Female Artist of the Year and Single of the Year for ‘The Story Is Mine’) alongside a Female of the Year nomination at the UK Country Awards 2024. Clearly, industry folks have paid attention to Rhiannon’s bold, dynamic vocals and expansive lyricism.
Delving deeper behind the witty and reflective ethos that propels the new single, Paige explains: “‘Live Like It’s the 80s’ was written during a trip up to Scotland, surrounded by incredible views and long stretches with barely any phone signal. Being disconnected from the noise of everyday life gave me the space to really think, reflect, and create. Somewhere along the journey, the idea for the song just came naturally.” We appreciate how the song feels uplifting and playful on the surface, yet also hides a meaningful, philosophical core, prompting us to reflect on the hyper-connectivity that guides our modern world.
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