Piper Connolly is back with a bang with her latest single ‘welcome back girl’. This must-hear tune explores themes of self-growth, partner violence and friendship, that merges genres of teen pop and alt-rock.

Only her 4^th release, the young Phoenix-born vocalist is already making waves, proving to be an intriguing one to watch with this new track. Connolly confidently challenges genre boundaries, blending synth-pop and alt-rock that gives a nostalgic 2000’s feel – channelling her admiration for artists such as Avril Lavigne and Paramore.

Lyrically, ‘welcome back girl’ illustrates the complex yet beautiful journey of self-discovery following a destructive relationship involving intimate partner violence. Connolly delves into the hardships of her friend being in a toxic relationship, through emotive, vulnerable lyrics: “stay hidden / stop making noise” perfectly portrays feeling trapped and isolated, and the difficulty to maintain her identity whilst being tied to their partner.    

The track progresses into a crescendo towards the bridge, where Connolly’s impressive vocal range and build-up of electrifying guitar captivates the listener. Here, Connolly celebrates the journey of the start of a new chapter for her friend, as she breaks away from the relationship and turns her focus on self-acceptance and rediscovering her true identity.

This ideal fusion of musical genres, hard-hitting themes and emotive lyrics shows only a fraction of the talent of the young rising star Piper Connolly. Speculation of more new music and upcoming projects are on the horizon, leading to increased excitement for what’s to come for Connolly in 2024.