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Alt/pop trio little image – are to release new single ‘Run For Forever’ at the end of the month, you can now read our review here

little image are back with Run For Forever, a track that feels like a rush of nostalgia wrapped in grungy guitars and a seriously catchy melody. The Dallas trio have already proven their knack for blending indie rock with emotionally charged storytelling, and this latest release is no different.

Run For Forever feels like motion, like chasing something just out of reach. The lyrics reflect that restless energy, capturing the feeling of always looking for something more, something better, but never quite finding it. Lines like “Falling in love with the chase again, tripping on rocks in the cracked cement” perfectly sum this up. It’s that feeling of wondering what could have been, set to a backdrop of urgent instrumentals.

Musically, the song is a ride. The grungy guitar tones add an edge, while the drums definitely drive the song forward, especially in the latter half when they pick up speed before some well timed electronic guitar pulses. The build-up and drops are well-executed, making it one of those tracks that keeps you engaged from start to finish. The production is clean but still has that raw energy that makes a song feel alive.

Photo Credit: Trevor Roberts

Run For Forever arrives just before little image takes the stage in Dublin at the Green Room on March 29th, supporting San Diego indie rockers Almost Monday. It’s part of their current European and UK tour, where they’re already making waves with their high-energy performances. If their recent run of shows including supporting Panic! At The Disco and playing festivals alongside Green Day and Nine Inch Nails is anything to go by, catching them in a smaller venue like this is a rare chance before they inevitably graduate to bigger stages.

The track follows The Pressure, which dropped earlier this year, continuing to build on the momentum they’ve been gathering since their 2023 major label debut Self Titled via Hollywood Records. With Run For Forever, Little Image deliver a song that hits hard musically but also shows how quickly they are maturing and becoming accustomed to releasing quality hits. Fans are going to love this new track and it’s clear this band is only on the up.

‘Run For Forever’ runs in with a score of 7.5 out of 10

Rating: 7.5 out of 10.

Reviewer – Alan Robinson @alan_robinson_photography

Ian Mc Donnell

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