Rising Pop R&B artist Orla Monelle releases empowered pop single ‘Romanticise’
By New Single & Video Out Today
R&B Artist Orla Monelle Releases Strong & Empowered Pop Single ‘Romanticise’ Produced by Alex O’Keefe – Out Nov 6th
Orla Monelle is an independent Pop/ R&B artist born in Belgium and based in Dublin. At just seventeen she moved from Belgium to Ireland to start her musical journey. To date, she has released 6 singles. Boasting an impressive 90,000 plays on Spotify, her music has secured spots on playlists like ‘New Music Friday UK’, ‘R&B Fresh Finds’ and has been played on stations such as BBC Radio 1Xtra, RTE 2XM, Spin 1038, Today FM and BBC Radio Ulster to name a few. Her most recent release ‘Powerless’, a collaboration with artist Lex Bucha, featured on BBC Radio Solent.
Orla has captivated audiences across Ireland and the UK with notable intimate performances including Sofar Sounds in Belfast and The Ruby Sessions in Dublin. She brings the full sound of her songs to life with her band as demonstrated at her packed out headline show in February 2024 and her performance at International Women’s Day event ‘Her Sound, Her Stage’ in The Workman’s Cellar in March 2025. Drawing inspiration from artists such as Olivia Dean, Sinead Harnett and Joy Crookes, Orla’s music combines elements of both Pop and R&B music to create a unique sound.
Song Bio
Romanticise is the first single from Orla Monelle’s upcoming Debut EP. Co-written by Orla with James Geraghty and produced by Alex O’Keeffe (LYRA, Brad Heidi, Isaac Butler, Melina Malone).
The track celebrates independence and the joy of making the most of your own company. Rather than waiting for someone else to create special moments, it’s about taking the initiative to give yourself those experiences and memories. Romanticise is a reminder that you are worthy of incredible experiences, and that sometimes, doing things alone can be the most empowering way forward.
“I was feeling lonely at the time of writing this song. I started reflecting on a time when I was alone but not lonely. In summer 2022 I spent a month in London, exploring the city, going to gigs by myself and putting myself out there to meet new people. I felt such freedom and confidence in anonymity. I wanted to write Romanticise to remind myself of that feeling of empowerment and find a way to get back to it.” – Orla Monelle