SYHR – “Take Back The Night”

If you’re looking for a release that feels like a late-night heart-to-heart with an old friend, SYHR’s “Take Back The Night” is it. Released just last week on March 15th, this five-track gem is raw and packed with the kind of emotional grit that makes you listen to the EP from the first track to the last one.

SYHR, the South Wales alt artist, serves up a sound that’s like a warm hug from 90s rock, sprinkled with moody ambiance. SYHR’s voice is impressive and it’s one the things that grabbed my attention, from the reimagined nostalgia of “Lead Me” to the intimate pulse of “Skin”, every track feels like flipping through pages of a diary you can’t put down.

My favorite track of the EP? “Drowning” hits hard with its honest take on music as a lifeline, especially through the chaos of ADHD. The title track “Take Back The Night” is pure catharsis, a stormy anthem about facing fears and finding beauty in the wreckage, but what hooks me is how SYHR balances heavy themes with moments of lightness, like the wanderlust-fueled “I’m Free”, which practically begs you to roll down the car windows and just drive.

SYHR’s storytelling feels universal like he’s handing you a flashlight to navigate your dark corners. “Take Back The Night” is the kind of EP you play on repeat when life feels messy. SYHR’s not just making music, he’s building a connection. Do yourself a favor and follow him on socials because you’ll wanna stick around for whatever comes next.