Setting the mood with a bright and vivid layered synth-scape, we are already hypnotized by Pete Hollis‘ latest release, Why is Your Hand Touching Mine.
Fused with 80s vibes drums, the song opens with the romantic lyrics, “Think it’s kinda crazy I saw you that night, something told me to go to that show one time…” with eloquent and luxurious vocal delivery.
Speaking on the track, Pete says, “I wrote this song about the first time I fell in love. It was a wild string of events that led to this happening. When I found myself walking on air, I truly couldn’t believe it. I couldn’t imagine someone really being in love with me.”
This description alone brings a tear to our eyes, as the song expands, we experience intricate drum riffs as Pete takes us on a story of pure love energy, but also the human condition as he sings about his disbelief in finding love.
Pete cites his main influences on a broad spectrum from Whitney Houston to Mac Miller to Dua Lipa, but it is clear from his artistry that he is carving his own path!
We adore the playful synth and the way Pete sings, “Don’t know why you fell for a guy like me, you could have it all, have your dream ending…” in awe, but it is clear from the wider message of the song that the love is reciprocated, so we just need Pete to believe in himself!
As a multi-disciplinary artist, Pete writes, records, produces, mixes and masters all of his music and has a catalogue of genre expansive songs ranging from hiphop to love-pop to old classic 70’s and 80’s hits, all tied together with his cohesive dreamy, nostalgic and soft-spoken frequency.
Expanding further on Why is Your Hand Touching Mine, Pete says, “I wrote this song so quickly and easily that it felt like a dream. It’s a lively upbeat and honest song that will make you smile.”
We love the song, have added Why is Your Hand Touching Mine to our New Music Spotlight playlist, and have been exploring Pete Hollis’ wider discography including Door Knob and Ask Me To Dance.