Lillie Kolich's "Hang Around" Is Indie-Pop Perfection

Lillie Kolich’s voice is a quiet revelation—simple, yet profoundly powerful. There's a unique quality to her delivery that blends raw honesty with subtlety, making every note resonate with emotion. Her most recent track, Hang Around, written by Kolich herself and Colleen McKenna, is an absolute gem, and we can’t get enough of it.

Produced by Shane Bauman, with the perfect touch of acoustic guitar by Jackson Nance, the song is a perfect example of less being more. The minimal instrumentation allows Kolich’s voice to take center stage, with ambient background vocals that gently support rather than compete. It’s a track that feels personal, intimate, and completely unhurried. The beauty of the song lies in its simplicity—Kolich's voice is the main instrument, and it’s a captivating one at that. Her vocal inflections, especially the subtle echoes of pain and vulnerability, tug at your heartstrings.

Initially, Kolich and McKenna had planned to pitch Hang Around to other artists, but upon hearing it, they couldn’t help but fall in love with it themselves. It’s easy to see why—this song has that kind of magnetic pull that draws you in. We're so glad Kolich decided to release it on her own, because it’s clear this track was meant to be heard by her growing fanbase.

In terms of musical style, Kolich brings to mind artists like Lizzy McAlpine and Gracie Abrams, with that indie-pop sensibility that balances melancholy with hope. Born in Albuquerque, NM, and now making waves in Nashville, Kolich has wasted no time establishing herself as an artist to watch. It's clear she has a gift for crafting tunes that linger long after the final note fades.

If you haven’t yet, we highly recommend checking out Lillie Kolich’s other tracks like "Poor Sport" and "Taking From Me." Each one offers a window into the heart and soul of an artist whose journey is just beginning, and we can’t wait to hear what she does next.

Listen to Lillie Kolich and her new single, "Hang Around" out now!

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