Written By: Big C
“Our love is a daydream, and I lose my days to you…” With a voice dipped in nostalgia and a heart full of cinematic charm, 23-year-old UK artist Elliot James Reay unveils his swooning new single, Daydreaming. Produced by Manchester duo SOAP and co-written with Annielle Lisiuk and Theo Hutchcraft, this third single is a heartfelt expansion of Reay’s timeless sound — evoking the spirit of Roy Orbison while crafting a sonic signature all his own. Opening on glistening electric guitar and Reay’s soulful croon, “Daydreaming” gradually unfolds into a lush, orchestral anthem that blends vintage textures with modern vulnerability. He sings:
Darling I close my eyes and I wonder, if a little glimpse will do.
Reay leans fully into the golden-era glamour of ’50s and ’60s rock ’n’ roll, layering strings, brass, and birdsong to create a dream-state reverie that stirs with longing. The track follows viral successes like I Think They Call This Love and Boy In Love, both of which earned millions of views and a loyal fanbase drawn to his evocative storytelling and aesthetic dedication. Reay’s artistry was recently recognized globally when he won the Road to Memphis contest out of 33,000 entries. Earmilk and other tastemakers have praised his sound as a “mesmerizing bridge between eras.” Stream “Daydreaming” now, watch the visualizer, and follow Elliot James Reay on TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook; as he continues writing his name into the legacy of rock ’n’ roll romantics.
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