Brighton’s shining star, Aimee Iris, has released her exhilarating new single, “Story,” and it’s every bit the anthemic, cinematic spark for the soul. Buoyed by a voice that is part roar, part ache, Iris blends pop-rock energy, country soul, and the emotional arc of musical theater into a song that plays like it was written for every one of us trying to start a new chapter.
“Story” is an ode to strength. From the opening chord, this song has a way of capturing you with its brutal honesty before picking you up with a chorus that is so satisfying it almost dares anyone not to sing along. It’s one of those songs that starts at your chest and ends by making your arms push the sky not in surrender but in victory.
It’s not just the hook that makes “Story” memorable, but the layered emotion that powers it. You can hear that heartbreak, authentic and unfiltered, but you also feel the strength of clawing out of it. There is drama here, yes, but it’s earned. Every note, every lyric, feels like a step toward taking back something that’s been taken from you, a voice, a power, and a story.
This isn’t some breakup song. It is for anyone who has suffered through a hard chapter and kept writing. Whether recovering from heartbreak, during the transition, or simply needing a reminder that you’re stronger than your situation, “Story” pulls you forward.