‘Heavy Love’ arrives as the final taster of KYE’s brand new sophomore EP, Ribena, out now. Also featuring previous singles, ‘Bossin’’, ‘Clique’ and title track ‘Ribena’, KYE has continuously delivered infectiously feel-good singles, all with the intention to have fun and celebrate joy at every opportunity.

Speaking on the EP, KYE says “I initially really poured over what I wanted the message of my sophomore EP to be before landing on the idea that I didn’t need to say anything particularly profound. What I wanted was for people to dance and to experience this chapter in my life with me where I am prioritising joy and pleasure. It’s often neglected but essential to be able to let yourself feel free. Whether you’re dancing in the living room or out with your friends I made this to be your soundtrack.”

A seasoned and captivating performer, KYE has been enamoring audiences across Australia over the past twelve months. Since the beginning of 2023, she has toured with For The Love across all dates and performed as part of Genesis Owusu’s Black Dog Band for his WOMADELAIDE and Red Bull Symphonic shows. In 2022, she packed-out Club Bossin’ shows, supported iconic trio TLC, joined Joey Bada$$ for his triple j Like A Version and dazzled audiences during the 2022 ARIA tribute to Olivia Newton-John alongside Tones And I, Natalie Imbruglia and Peking Duk.

With four standout singles and much more to come, prepare for #ribenaszn with the sweet sounds of KYE.

KYE sat down with Wordplay Magazine to answer our infamous 10 Questions:

1. So tell me, how did it all begin? What sparked your love for music?

I’ve been surrounded by music from a young age and my parents’ love for it definitely rubbed off on me. My parents aren’t musicians but played a variety of music in our house and had Friday night dance parties with my brother and I.

2. Who are some artists that influence you and that you want to work with in the future?

My biggest influences that I’d love to work with are: Beyoncé, FLO, SZA and NAO.

3. What projects do you have coming up and can you give us any info on them?

I just release my sophomore EP, Ribena. It features 8 juicy tracks inspired by R&B, Dance and UKG.

4. How would you describe your sound?

It’s a hybrid of my favourite genres - R&B, Pop, UKG and Dance.

5. What's your proudest moment to date so far as an artist?

Opening for TLC in Melbourne, they’re my heroes.

6. Do you have any advice for our readers who may be trying to play the mad game of music?

Just keep going. There’ll be a lot of “no”s but the few “yes”es can be life changing.

7. Are there any artists on your radar right now that we should check out?

Adrian Dzvuke, Jada Weazel and Maina Doe!

8. What albums are on heavy rotation on your Spotify playlist currently?

Renaissance, of course. SOS by SZA and My 21st Century Blues by RAYE.

9. What do you like to do when you're not making music?

I’m a big foodie, I love cooking and trying new places to eat. Melbourne has an amazing food culture.

10. Name Three things you can't live without when in the studio?

Tea, my notebook, the voice memo app.