Australian pop’s latest export, OliverCronin, seems poised to hit his stride. Halfway To Paradise, his freshly dropped EP, threads together everything from vulnerable ballads to club-ready bangers. It’s all here: the atmosphere-heavy “In The End,” the smoky, late-night vibes of “Burning House.” Cronin’s been touring the globe, and now, with Warner Records behind him, it seems he’s just getting started. Dive in and see for yourself—this session promises a rare look at an artist making his move.
As you can see in this contrasting, pensieve ballad as opposed to his first Mood on the Roof track ‘Heartless’, Oliver has effortless versatility in his ability to work different genres. This introspective single reflects on young love continuing on and strengthening over the years “Now I’m here in your arms and my heart has found a home, And we’ve come so far but there’s still so far to go”. It’s beauty is in its simplicity, reflected in this intimate performance from Oliver.
Oliver Cronin gives us every faith in the future of Australian music, especially after collaborating others rising up in the scene such as Charley on ‘Girl Next Door’, SAHXL on ‘Heartless’, and now also German DJ Topic on EDM track ‘1,2,3.’ It’s a sure thing that his EP ‘Halfway To Paradise’ will no doubt become a firm favourite of many all around the globe whether in summer or winter, there’s a rich variety of sounds for everyone.
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