“Boys Don’t Cry” by OLYM questions the toxic ideas of “masculinity” with soft pop melodies.

OLYM is a New York-based up-and-coming indie artist known for blending soulful melodies with expressive vocalization. The artist has a skilful command of EDM and nu-disco genres of music; however, for their latest release, the artist chose a fresh creative direction.

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“Boys Don’t cry”, with its pop vibe, sees a shift in OLYM’s usual music style. The song is emotion-heavy with soft instrumentation.

The track is heavily influenced by artists like Madonna, Sam Smith, and even Adele. It has the perfect indie-pop feel, with subtle yet soothing melodies and gentle guitar strumming. The soft electronic layers make the artist’s style shine through. The best part is that the music allows the vocals and lyrics to stand out.

The lyrics explore complex feelings of moving on in life and challenging toxic masculinity. The artist’s vocals express the vulnerability one feels quite well. The song doesn’t just question societal ideas of what “masculinity” should be but also showcases the singer's moments of resilience.

“Boys Don’t Cry” is emotional, balanced and has a bitter-sweet vibe to it. It will surely resonate with you if you’ve been told to push your emotions down and stay strong for the world as a man.

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