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Carly Burns releases brand new single ‘Now You Fly’. Out on the 10th of January 2023

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2 years ago

January 20, 2023

This month, London-based Geordie girl Carly Burns releases another song straight from the heart, raising awareness for an incredibly important subject matter. For Carly’s fourth release, she dedicates ‘Now You Fly’ to her friend, who sadly took his own life during the pandemic.

The song speaks volumes to people who suffer in silence and Carly hopes her listeners will connect and gain strength through the music.Being a musical theatre performer as well as a singer-songwriter, Carly is no stranger to the struggles and demands artists face every day in order to maintain their careers. Whether it’s financial struggles, self-esteem, confidence, anxiety or depression, the industry can be very demanding and testing. Carly wants to use her platform to raise awareness that you are not alone.The song is beautifully composed, emotional, and powerful, forcing its listeners to really get into their feelings and find strength in that. The lyric ‘Now You Fly’ relates to the acceptance of the grief and being able to find peace knowing that the suffering is now over.The song will be released on the birthday of Carly’s friend, who passed away.January can be a month of real struggles and mental health dips, and Carly hopes her single will bring strength in this difficult month to those who may need it. She says, “I have been developing this song for a year and a half, and the whole process has been like therapy to me. Through some insanely intense lows, my music has allowed me to release my grief and find strength. The recording studio day was extremely emotional, and I hope my listeners can hear my heart being poured out because that is exactly what I did.”Since starting her career on the stage, Carly has performed in lead roles in London and travelled the world in renowned productions. These include playing the Acid Queen in ‘The Who’s Tommy’, alongside X Factor Rockstar Giovanni Spano, and the role of Linda in the UK Tour of producer Bill Kenwright’s award-winning hit musical ‘Blood Brothers’.Carly also performed in the ITV series ‘Walk the Line’, drawing praise from Gary Barlow for singing her own song in not just her Geordie accent but also using Geordie dialect, something she used again in her summer 2022 hit ‘Sweetheart’.

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June 23, 2025

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Tracy Grimm and bgboi have crafted something truly special with 4 Years Later—an album that plays out like a film, with each track capturing a different frame of emotional intensity. From start to finish, the project pulses with sincerity, blending ambient trap production and emotionally charged verses into something that’s at once intimate and cinematic.

The production is one of the album’s strongest assets. bgboi brings a modern, forward-thinking sensibility that takes influence from plugg, trap, and emo rap but never feels locked into a formula. There’s a dreamlike, almost surreal quality to the beats, which complement Tracy’s raw, reflective delivery perfectly. Their sonic chemistry feels natural, like two artists working toward the same emotional vision.

What truly sets 4 Years Later apart is its emotional honesty. Tracy doesn’t shy away from hard topics—loss, isolation, inner turmoil—but he delivers them with clarity and conviction. His lyrics cut through the production like confessions, giving the album a deep emotional resonance. bgboi matches that energy with melodies that feel like they come from a place of lived experience.

This isn’t music made for the charts; it’s made for people who need something real to hold onto. There’s an underlying vulnerability that refuses to be dressed up or diluted. You can hear the years of struggle, reflection, and perseverance that led to this moment. Every track contributes to the overall arc of the project, and nothing feels like filler.

Tracy Grimm has always walked the line between darkness and beauty in his music, and here he does so more confidently than ever. His artistic identity—uncompromising and unfiltered—shines. Meanwhile, bgboi emerges as a true innovator, not only in sound but in spirit. His instincts elevate the record, adding dynamic contrast to the darker themes.

4 Years Later isn’t just an album—it’s a journey. And by the time it’s over, listeners will feel like they’ve walked every step with Tracy and bgboi. It’s a testament to the power of honest music, and it deserves to be heard far beyond Ireland’s borders.