Khynan Rhys is going to shatter your emotional barriers with his sophomore single “Do You Still Remember?” – a track that proves this 18-year-old Northwich prodigy isn’t just another bedroom musician, but a genuine sonic storyteller. If rebellion had a soundtrack, this would be track one.
From the first haunting notes, Rhys demonstrates a maturity far beyond his years. Rhys isn’t another teenager with a guitar and a SoundCloud account; no, he’s a real musician flying us through the chaotic world of heartbreak and memories. The track pulses with a meditative energy that’ll have you staring at your ceiling at 3 AM, thinking about the one that got away.
Rhys manages to juggle all the elements of the song. He’s not only singing, heck no – he’s playing guitar, keys, and synth, and doing a damn fine job of it all. The production is tight, with a sound that’s intimate and expansive. It’s like he’s whispering in your ear one second, then shouting from a mountaintop the next. The lyrics? Man, they’re like a punch to the belly. When Rhys shoots out “Ripping out the habits in my head that she thread,” you can practically feel the pain oozing through your speakers. And that chorus? It’s a straight-up emotional sledgehammer. The way he repeats “It’s been so long without you.. It’s been so cold without you” – it’s like he’s speaking the universal language of heartbreak.
What’s impressive about Rhys is how he takes his personal experiences and turns them into something we can all feel. You can hear influences from artists like Artemas and Daniel Caesar, but he’s on his own space somewhere between indie, alternative, and emotional rock. The track’s got some serious cred behind it too – it was mastered by Ben Booker, who’s worked with big names like Bob Dylan and Elton John. The result is a sound that’s polished but still keeps that raw, emotional edge. And it’s not just about the music – Rhys has teamed up with photographer Edie Lees to create a whole artistic package.
For a debut artist, Khynan Rhys demonstrates a musical maturity that’s frankly mind-blowing. “Do You Still Remember?” isn’t an average song — it’s an emotional earthquake that’ll leave listeners breathless and hungry for more. Prepare to have your heart shredded!