A powerful indie pop gem that opens up about struggling to stay true to yourself while under pressure.
Ricky Montgomery is an American singer-songwriter known for his electro-laced, emo-tinged alt-pop music that explores life’s complexities. The Los Angeles native, who boasts millions of social media followers and successful tours, aims to document his artistic journey, describing it as both challenging and exhilarating. His latest release is the indie pop single “Superfan,” accompanied by an official music video.
With a captivating blend of ear-pleasing acoustic guitar moments and evocative tones, “Superfan” provides the perfect feel-good backdrop to complement the tune’s emotional exploration. Lyrics like “Bled my heart out pen to pad, I sang sad songs about my dad, and, Turns out no one’s into that, Except for all my superfans” and “They showed me my business plan, It said be more like Ed Sheeran” hears the singer reflect on artistic integrity and being pushed to conform in order to succeed. Fueled by its thought-provoking narrative and compelling animation to accompany his message, Ricky Montgomery gifts us a powerful indie pop gem that opens up about struggling to stay true to yourself under pressure. So press play and discover the dark side of following your dreams on “Superfan.”
Chicago based writer and creative. Fan of 80’s horror, fancy coffee drinks, and late night drives.
