Rising singer-songwriter Madisyn Gifford put out her latest single, "Die Happy," on February 7, 2025. The folk-pop track is warm and nostalgic, reminiscent of the 2010s. It is perfect for fans of Colbie Caillat and those looking for the diaristic storytelling of Taylor Swift's Fearless era. After going through a dark period, she wrote this song in a moment of reprieve, feeling the excitement of rediscovering life. Even though it is only February, Gifford has already given us the song of the summer, one that is meant to be played with your windows rolled down on a warm night as you drive away from the beach.
"Die Happy" is a gentle, acoustic guitar-driven track, capturing the newfound joy and butterflies of a budding relationship. Gifford's bright vocals shine over the instrumentation as she sings about the little moments in life that feel special. The refrain features the lyrics, "You smelt like orange and juice whiskey / Right before I asked you to kiss me / What's a moment you won't forget? / You say 'I think I'm looking right at it'" that really captures the romantic, joyful experience of falling for someone. Whether you are falling in love with life, yourself, or someone special, "Die Happy" is a song all about how good it feels to feel good.
Madisyn Gifford is a Vancouver-based artist blending indie-folk and pop sounds into her music. "Die Happy" marks her first release of the year with plans for more songs to come out later. She put out her first single in 2020 and released her debut EP, Learning to Exist, in 2021. Since then, she has amassed over 11,000 monthly listeners on Spotify, millions of streams across platforms, and received coverage from outlets like Rolling Stone and Popternative. If you enjoyed this song, make sure to check out the rest of her discography. You can also keep up with all the latest information on Madisyn Gifford and her music by following the social media links below.
Written By Sydney Gray
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