Independent Country newcomer Remy Garrison today releases her flirtatious new Pop Country bop “Icebreaker” and announces her new EP S.H.H. for October 24. With a bright, plucky banjo line and a fearless attitude, “Icebreaker” captures the playful frustration of meeting someone new—and waiting not-so-patiently for them to make the first move. Written by Garrison, Shane Yoder and Mark Seigle (producer), after the 25-year-old singer-songwriter stepped back into the dating scene following the end of a five-year relationship. Honest, hooky, and refreshingly real– “Icebreaker” encapsulates the spirit of her forthcoming EP.
“For the first half of my twenties I kind of lost myself in a not-so-great relationship and getting out of that situation, I feel like I've found myself in a lot of ways. I've got spirit back in my step. I rediscovered how fun it was to flirt with someone new– which is how 'Icebreaker' unfolded,” shared Remy Garrison. “I've gained a lot of independence and with that, confidence, both in who I am as a person and artist.”
S.H.H. is chock full of the Alabama native's infectious energy and newfound boldness. With sass-filled tracks like the unapologetic kiss off “Sweet 'N Low,” or backboned “Bite Back,” Garrison is brazenly putting into words her thoughts and feelings, so many of which others share but seldom admit. Allowing herself to fully dive into every experience for the first time has given her a fresh outlook and Garrison isn't holding anything back. Each song on this project is like a page ripped from her diary during this chaotic period of self discovery and change – and she has a lot to say.
Entitled S.H.H., the project's name is layered with meaning—part irony, part defiance, and part personal code. While the title suggests silence, the songs themselves stand in stark contrast to the word it's named after. For Garrison, S.H.H. is a tongue-in-cheek response to the people who've tried to quiet her voice, question her choices, or tell her what she couldn't say or do, down to the sneakers on her feet. It's also a secret acronym, quietly holding space for the recurring emotions that have defined this particular season of her life.
“I've always gotten a lot of opinions from others about what I should or shouldn't say, do, be, wear, etc., and part of that naturally comes with the territory of being in the music industry. Never wanting to rock the boat, I followed along but all the while felt like I was sugarcoating. In this new season of life, I traded in some of that compliance and naivety for honesty and it feels really freeing, like I've ripped off duct tape over my mouth,” added Garrison. “It's obviously titled in reference to silence, but I did have a little fun with the styling. The letters stand for three different adjectives that reflect how I was feeling when writing it. Maybe I'll share what those are some day…”
S.H.H. Track List:
1. “Sweet N Low” (Remy Garrison, Austin Cannon, Abbey Rowe, JB Somers)
2. "Bite Back” (Remy Garrison, Shane Yoder, Sarah Jones, and Mark Siegel)
3. "Good for Something” (Remy Garrison, Elena Jones, Garrett Mireles, and Mark Siegel)
4. "Clear Liquor” (Remy Garrison, Shane Yoder, Logan Murrell, and Mark Siegel)
5. "Icebreaker” (Remy Garrison, Shane Yoder, Mark Siegel)
6. "Tongue Tied” (Remy Garrison, Shane Yoder, Logan Murrell, Mark Siegel)
7. “Happy Ending” (Remy Garrison, Hope Blanchard, and Ray Aley)
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