22-year-old viral artist Elliot James Reay releases his second single, “Boy In Love.” This is Reay’s first release after his sensational, independently released debut “I Think They Call This Love” and has since signed with Interscope / Island EMI. Following the dreamy ballad and soaring vocals of his debut, Elliot James Reay’s sophomore single continues to fully embrace the 50’s and 60s’ style and ponder that same timeless, head-over-heels kind of love but with a more upbeat and rock n’ roll tone. “Boy In Love” is available now at all digital retailers HERE.
Hailing from Bury, Greater Manchester, England, Reay was influenced by artists like Elvis Presley and Roy Orbison from an early age and now channels that sound into his music. His viral popularity first came from his charming tribute to that era of culture and music, enthralling millions of viewers and listeners with his own music. Written by Reay and Annielle Lisiuk, with production and writing credits by SOAP, a Manchester-based duo made up of Josh Noble and Karl Ziegler, “Boy In Love” reaffirms Reay’s refreshing revival of that pioneering era of rock n roll and proves that he is here to stay.
Elliot James Reay has a genuine, lifelong love for not just the music of the ’50s but the entire era, and he has the voice, look, and magnetism to seemingly transport his fans back in time. But a close listen to his intoxicating forays into doo-wop and rockabilly reveals decade-hopping flourishes, knowing nods, and the occasional bent melody or distorted peel of guitar that would’ve caused uproar in Billy Fury’s day. Instead — and despite those who told him he’d need to change his sound to succeed — Elliot’s grown a huge fan base via modern means, organically amassing over 4.7 million followers and hundreds of millions of views across social media platforms.
Reay’s debut single, “I Think They Call This Love,” scored over 10 million views before its full July release — and over 10 million plays in its first month on streaming services, not to mention hitting Spotify’s Viral charts in over 27 countries while reaching #14 on the Global Viral 50.
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