introvertgood times – rian hart
The verdict
“rian hart's 'good times' is a brilliant debut, its nostalgic hooks and electronic shimmer landing somewhere irresistibly bittersweet”
'good times' opens on a wave of bright, melodic production that immediately pulls toward something reflective. it's a track built around the ache of looking back, holding onto what's left of a relationship after the ending. hart layers emotionally honest lyrics over an upbeat electronic backdrop, finding that space where gratitude and loss sit together. there's chainsmokers dna in the synth work and a touch of avicii's euphoric push, but the vocal delivery has a indie flavour, almost as much confession as celebration. as a first release it's a confident statement, all polished edges and a hook that sticks around. it's warm, nostalgic and a banger.
rian hart is an alt-pop and electronic artist from napa, california, blending big melodic hooks with emotionally direct songwriting. after years playing drums, he stepped out front to build something of his own, pulling from dance music, indie pop and the late-night end of alternative. influences like ellie goulding and blackbear sit alongside the festival-ready side of his production. 'good times' marks the start of a new chapter, with more music planned through 2026 and 2027. a really promising debut, and this one should do well.
thank u for making this rian hart 🌙