Manchester indie-alt-pop trio Isla Rico return with the vibrant, anthemic bedroom-pop fizzer ‘Wavelength’. Produced by the renowned Andy Gannon (Clean Bandit, Rudimental, Robbie Williams, BILK, Courteeners), the track showcases the band’s radiant ability to balance mature musicality with infectious melodies.
Formed in a homemade tiki bar in Manchester, Isla Rico has rapidly emerged as a fresh force in the indie music scene. The band’s unique blend of storytelling lyricism, vibey instrumentals, and big melody hooks has earned them a loyal fan base and seen them sell out shows across the UK.
The new single ‘Wavelength’ perfectly captures the radiant sense of joy and energy that characterizes their live shows. Bright guitar tones, tight danceable drums, and a warming mix of synth and piano create an inviting soundscape. Led by strikingly charismatic, upbeat, and catchy lead vocals, the track effectively plays on its pop tendencies to deliver a summery, effortlessly enjoyable tone.
Speaking about the process behind the single, the band explains: “Recording ‘Wavelength’ started out how most of our tracks do, cosied up in Andy Gannon’s Manchester studio throwing ideas at the wall. We didn’t know when Cal wrote this song and launched the idea out at us all it would evolve into exactly what we needed! As the song came more and more to life, we realized we had something that not only perfectly encapsulated and emoted the band’s ‘carefree good times’ philosophy and message, but also something that is musically classic and timeless, striking all the indie-pop tones that make it equally fresh and current.
We felt it was almost our ‘dancing in the moonlight’ by pure accident! ‘Wavelength’ is by far our favourite track to date, and we can’t wait to launch it into the world and spread the positive mindset message!”
Having amassed over 100,000 streams on their previous EP, ‘Eternal Optimist’, the trio has shared stages with the likes of The Grogans and played at UK festivals including The Great Escape and Y Not Festival, as well as headlining venues across the UK. Isla Rico continues to cement their status as one to watch, garnering placements across Spotify playlists and media attention from a number of tastemakers.
Isla Rico is planning a headline tour in March/April 2025, with dates to be announced soon. The new single ‘Wavelength’ is out now via Regent Street Records.
