Nashville-based singer-songwriter Lauren Presley takes listeners into the early 00s with her incandescent new single ‘Trade Secrets’, which combines nostalgic pop-rock textures with a polished production. Driven by punchy guitars, anthemic drums and soaring vocals, this is such a confident and bold track that embraces the heritage of love songs with a refreshing enthusiasm. For some artists, writing about romance comes easily, but for Lauren this songwriting experience posed a new challenge as she sought to avoid all the well-worn clichés in order to discover an empowering truth. She clearly rose to meet that challenge as this song comes across as so authentic and real, especially in the chorus in which rising crescendos mirror the vulnerability and exhilaration of falling head-over-heels.

‘Trade Secrets’ is all about that euphoric, dizzying and intoxicating rush of a new relationship with an emotional fearlessness that mirrors Lauren’s approach to her music career. One has to wonder if this is more than love for a person, but it can also be extended to a passion one feels for their creative pursuits and life ambitions. In a world where heartbreak seems like it’s everywhere – in songs, movies and books – it’s so refreshing to hear a track where joy can take centre stage. It’s a powerful follow-up to Lauren’s breakthrough EP, Hanging In The Balance, and subsequent hit single ‘People Leave’, as it reminds listeners that this is one songwriter not to be overlooked.

“I’ve always been scared to write a love song because I was scared it would come off as cheesy, but this is the happiest song I’ve ever written, and I’m so glad I took that leap!”

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