Liya Shapiro – “Hold Me Tight”

Liya Shapiro’s new single “Hold Me Tight” comes with an interesting backstory. The verses and pre-chorus were written years ago during a rough summer marked by one-sided love and a lot of emotional meaning, but they just sat there for a long time. Then, last fall, she revisited them and ended up writing the chorus in one go, that’s when the whole song finally clicked.

The track is just a piece of art, by the time the chorus hits, it’s more about confidence and the kind of longing that’s rooted in self-worth. You can tell this isn’t about getting stuck in old pain, it’s about moving through it, taking the past and using it as fuel.

Sound-wise, “Hold Me Tight” has this cool mix of styles. It’s a groovy, guitar-led pop-rock song with a bit of that moody swagger you’d expect from something inspired by Arctic Monkeys or Interpol. It’s upbeat, but there’s a lot going on emotionally, that contrast makes it stick.

If you’re not already following Liya Shapiro, it’s a good time to start. Keep an eye on her socials. She’s got more coming in 2025, and this release shows she’s really coming into her own