Consider Me Confused was released on January 28, 2022 and is my 5th single. This is an anti-love anthem that is both symbolic and empowering. From the first notes that ring out on the guitar, the listener is hit with a sexy, gritty, intense punch of emotion. The haunting quality of the vocals perfectly conveys the story of a manic lover infatuated by her muse. A vulnerability of lyrics and voice surfaces in the bridge, toppling the towers of strength that pervade every verse. The song represents the broken promises and illusions given to those of us who walk to the ends of the Earth for the ones we love. I wrote the song in Nashville with 2-time #1 hit songwriter and producer Paul Sikes.

Consider Me Confused

Released on May 19th, 2023, 'Passenger Seat' is the debut single off of River Iris' upcoming EP 'Tactile Hallucinations.' Lyrics such as "summer sunset magic," an infectious bassline, and River's signature vocal tone make 'Passenger Seat' a t-shirt weather essential. It was co-written and produced by 2-time #1 hit songwriter Paul Sikes.

Passenger Seat

Blending insightful spirituality with sugary pop, ‘Looking Glass’ is an emotionally vulnerable, thought-provoking track.  It was written in an effort to promote deeper understanding between people, with urgent, poetic language set to a hypnotic electronic production.  Although it ruminates on heavy existential issues, ‘Looking Glass’ is an uplifting and cathartic production, emphasizing the things that bring us together.

Looking Glass

Imposter

Inspired by an inside joke with my husband, 'Lemon Juice' is a jubilant, technicolor electro-pop song about opening up and embracing vulnerability. Produced by chart-topping songwriter Paul Sikes, it's heavily influenced by classic disco, with warped vocals and expansive soundscapes giving it a distinctly modern appeal. The lyrics are a keen blend of humor and charm, turning my experience in the early phase of my relationship into a deeply relatable banger.

Performed by: River Iris
Written by: Alissa Marie Dawson, Paul Sikes
Produced by: Paul Sikes

Lemon Juice

Silly Putty

So Tempting

"War" is about a tumultuous relationship where conflict is constant. Even though you recognize the pattern, you still find yourself back amidst the chaos wondering, "Why does it always have to be a war?"

Peekaboo

River Iris’s intricately crafted indie-pop draws from her eclectic tastes and international upbringing to create a sound that transcends cultures and genres. After studying Fine Arts at UC Berkley, she spent her formative years backpacking across Europe and Asia, developing her confessional storytelling style while learning to appreciate humanity's interconnectedness. She went on to settle in Phoenix with her husband, where she continues to evolve as both an artist and individual, writing songs that are empathic, clever, and bursting with life.

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