Ryley Tate Wilson, the 18-year-old indie pop artist from Montgomery, Alabama, returns today with his new single Party Girl, out now via S-Curve Records. The track marks the beginning of a new chapter for Wilson, who first stepped into the spotlight as a four-chair-turn finalist on Season 23 of NBC’s The Voice. Since then, his sound has matured into a blend of Southern-rooted storytelling and sleek pop innovation, inspired as much by Bon Iver’s emotional depth as by Charli xcx’s futuristic edge.
At its core, Party Girl is a song about longing in the middle of chaos. Written and produced by Wilson himself, it reflects on the disconnect between external celebration and internal heartbreak. In his words, the track captures the feeling of being surrounded by joy but unable to join in: missing someone so deeply that even a crowded room feels empty. It’s a concept he translates into a polished pop production carried by crisp beats, airy synth textures, and his evocative vocal delivery.
The single also previews what’s to come from Wilson’s forthcoming debut EP, set for release early next year. Party Girl positions him as one of the most promising young voices in American pop, combining a knack for vulnerable songwriting with a sound that feels both contemporary and timeless.
Beyond the studio, Wilson has already been building momentum on stage, recently touring with AJR and Niall Horan. Online, his reach continues to grow with over 100k Instagram followers and more than a million TikTok likes. As he prepares to attend Berklee College of Music while balancing new releases and live dates, 2026 is shaping up to be a breakthrough year