PREMIERE: "Pretty Girl" by Asking For A Friend

Words by Adrienne Joelle

Asking For A Friend is the collaborative brainchild of artists Lostboycrow and DYSN.

Lostboycrow is known for his introspective electronic-pop style mixed with R&B, while DYSN’s sound can be described as heartfelt indie-rock. Both based in LA, the two artists have amassed quite a number of plays across their streaming platforms individually.  What happens when the two come together? Asking For A Friend is formed. A project in the works for some time, they now present the release of their first single, “Pretty Girl.”

At first glance, the track feels as if you are entering a dream, opening with a chord progression on acoustic guitar that is both simple and soothing. DYSN is no stranger to these types of guitar arrangements, as many of his own songs follow suit.

The song then builds up over time while incorporating elements of bass and electric, as well as subtle hints of synth; bearing comfort and charm with poise. Like wearing your heart on your sleeve, the duo is intentional and honest.

“Just close your eyes,” they sing together. Their voices go from croons to falsetto. True enough, the dream-like state from the beginning of the song is present all throughout. A timeless ballad (and hopefully the first of many), “Pretty Girl” by Asking For A Friend will ease your mind.

Kinda Cool Magazine is thrilled to premiere the project and the track. Click below to listen:

Lostboycrow & DYSN Present: asking for a friend IG: @askingforafriendband 'Pretty Girl' Written by Christopher Blair & Kyle De Loera Produced by Boaz Roberts & DYSN Mixed by Kyle De Loera Mastered by Brian Lucey for Magic Garden Mastering LYRICS: Fireside, my baby’s eyes are blue These butterflies won’t seem to leave the room Your darkest nights Your terrified I’ll be there to collect you and when you wake up i’ll be holding you So have a ball Ay, what are you waiting on Yeah, my pretty girl I’ll be holding on No Just close your eyes Yeah, my pretty girl Oh, my little girl Don’t be so sad Yeah, my pretty girl Oh, my little girl You got me Frozen angels in the snow On top of the world Blowing out your cancel lights So have a ball Ay, what are you waiting on Yeah, my pretty girl I’ll be holding on No Just close your eyes Yeah, my pretty girl Oh, my little girl Don’t be so sad Yeah, my pretty girl Oh, my little girl To the moon and through the night Don’t you know I’m by your side Take my hand We’ll travel light Because I’m right here by your side By your side Oh Just close your eyes Yeah, my pretty girl Oh, my little girl Don’t be so sad Yeah, my pretty girl Oh, my little girl You got… ©2020 asking for a friend