Aroly Tariq Releases Debut Single "Light Shines Down"

Multifaceted award-winning singer, songwriter, producer, and visual artist from Melbourne, Aroly Tariq who is set to release her debut single “Light Shines Down.” Produced and visually directed by Aroly herself, the single will be shortly accompanied with a six track EP.

“Light Shines Down” is a contemporary observation of loyalty and gratitude. Filled with off-kilter RnB melodies, gentle electronic/trap inspired beats and soft vocals that offer a reassuring reprieve from the dark. The single focuses on Aroly’s ethereal voice and dreamy instrumentals as she takes the audience on an emotional journey through her track.

“Before I wrote ‘Light Shines Down’, I realised I was somewhat stuck in a creative rut of only feeling creative when I was sad, so most of my songs I made with Audego were all venting and complaining sessions. I wrote Light Shines Down to form a departure from that pattern. I wanted to focus on the positives in my life and offer an ode to true love. My favourite part about this song is that the structure is kind of a collage of segments that are linked by the hook. It’s not formulaic. It’s a little journey that gets sweeter throughout the piece.”

Aroly prides herself on her love of creating traditional and AI art and animation as an extension of her music. She explains that the visual conversation that flows on from that is one of her favourite things, which she has incorporated into her musical practices. Having performed at festivals such as CMW, St Kilda Fest, Melbourne Music Week and Peats Ridgeand, funded by Creative Victoria to tour the Australian east coast, Aroly proves she is driven by her love of music and creative expression.

She has further collaborated with artists such as Funkstörungand Coy Haste (Caribou), showcasing her remarkable skills as a vocalist and producer, having also been featured in prominent press such as Pigeons and Planes, The Fader, NME, Redbull, Complex and Visual Atlier 8, including support from Rage, BBC Radio 1, NPR KCRW and Triple J. 

We’re absolutely loving the new track ‘Light Shines Down’ and we can’ wait for the release of her upcoming EP!