Canadian artist Irian Darkwood is back with another 80s-inspired rock track, “Ride Or Die Kinda Girl”. It features all the classic bells and whistles of the genre with powerful vocals and enough pinch harmonics to make Van Halen proud.
Thematically and lyrically, Irian Darkwood distinguishes herself from others writing music in this style by making this song have a distinctly wholesome message. That we should be there for our friends through thick and thin. A refreshing departure from the typical themes associated with this type of music and an attempt to reframe classic biker culture narratives. But it doesn’t come across as different for the sake of being different. It feels authentic.
Musically, it’s more in line with the genre staples, with the choice of textures and tones that are very ’80s. It features guitars with tons of distortion and pinch harmonics to boot, and loud and powerful vocal delivery. The drums on the song are exceptionally well produced, with the snare being particularly fat and delivering the right kind of energy for the song.
“Ride Or Die Kinda Girl” by Irian Darkwood is a solid, loud, and very energetic 80s style rock song about how important it is to be there for the people in our lives. And It will feel right at home in your rock playlists, so be sure to check it out when it comes out on August 22nd, 2025.
