Trophy Wife returns with the alt-pop banger ‘Good Love’

Ruby Smyth is an Irish artist who makes alternative pop music under the name Trophy Wife.

We premiered a cracker of a funk-pop song called ‘On The Phone’ last year from her debut EP Art.

‘Good Love’ is the newest song since that release, and the vibe is still very much her own thing – a bright and airy production with songwriting that isn’t afraid to shy away from a big pop chorus.

The song apparently takes inspiration “from the larger-than-life choruses of Whitney Houston, the low-key pop musings of King Princess, and the virtuosity of Steely Dan,” three influences that we like to see.

‘Good Love’ is a soundtrack to the reopening of the world in 2021, in reconnecting with people once more.

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Niall Byrne is the founder of the most-influential Irish music site Nialler9, where he has been writing about music since 2005 . He is the co-host of the Nialler9 Podcast and has written for the Irish Times, Irish Independent, Cara Magazine, Sunday Times, Totally Dublin, Red Bull and more. Niall is a DJ, founder of Lumo Club, club promoter, event curator and producer of gigs, listening parties & events in Dublin.