Singapore’s Indie Pop Darling Shye Unveils New Single ‘Eclipse’

Singapore’s indie pop sensation, singer-songwriter and producer Shye returns in the new year with “Eclipse”, an introspective indie rock-leaning alternative track that explores the ache of loving someone who keeps the “door half open”, capturing the push-and-pull of intimacy, uncertainty, and the quiet tension of unrequited longing. Fans can stream the song HERE. 

“Eclipse” delves into the experience of caring deeply for someone who will never fully choose you. Using the recurring image of an eclipse, the song’s lyrics trace a cyclical connection where closeness briefly emerges before slipping away again, leaving doubt and longing in its wake. Over time, the song arrives at a reluctant acceptance of this emotional limbo, anchored by an unresolved question: “Would they miss you the same way when they’re gone, or do they simply like the safety of being able to miss you from a distance?” Shye says.

The track grew out of layered, flanged guitar lines soaked in chorus and reverb, drawing inspiration from classic dream-pop textures associated with bands like Cocteau Twins and The Cure. These shimmering guitars create an atmosphere that feels as though it is constantly fading in and out, mirroring the song’s eclipse motif, while Shye’s vocals remain airy and intimate, layered with light harmonies and subtle echoes that feel distant yet close. The production leans into melancholy while holding onto hope, evoking a coming-of-age film sensibility where sadness and warmth coexist, and even heartache feels beautiful in retrospect.

“As my first release of the year, it feels like a way of setting the emotional tone for what’s to come, which is honesty, introspection, and being driven by feeling rather than certainty… I hope it’s a song people can return to when they need something that understands how they feel.“— Shye

“Eclipse” is a song for anyone who has loved without clear answers. Shye hopes it becomes something listeners can sit with—whether it brings them back to a past version of themselves or helps them feel less alone in the present. More than anything, the song is meant to be a companion, giving voice to feelings of uncertainty and self-doubt, and offering quiet comfort in moments of emotional in-between.

Stream “Eclipse” here

About Shye

Shye is an independent singer-songwriter and producer known for her dreamy blend of indie-pop and alt-rock. Entirely self-taught, she writes, records, produces, mixes, and masters all her music, crafting an unmistakably DIY sound that’s both intimate and expansive.

Shye first emerged onto the scene at just 16, becoming the youngest-ever winner of the Vans Musicians Wanted competition in 2018. Since then, she’s released a steady stream of work, including her debut EP ‘Augus7ine’ (2018), followed by the genre-blurring 14-track debut album ‘days to morning glory’ (2020), which won ‘Album of the Year’ at the Youth Music Awards in Singapore in 2021. Next came the experimental EP ‘hello TRINITY’  (2021), ‘idk it’s complicated’ (2022), and ‘9LIVES’ (2023). In 2024 and 2025, Shye maintained her momentum with a series of new singles paving the way for a new album in 2026.

Shye has performed at music festivals such as Tiger Den SXSW in Austin Texas (2023), Axean Festival in Singapore (2023), Asia Rolling Music Festival in Taiwan (2022), Urbanscapes in Malaysia (2019), Baybeats in Singapore (2023, 2019), Asiya Festival in the Philippines (2024), and virtually for Music Lane Okinawa (2021) and Bangkok Music City (2020). In 2024, Shye performed at the swearing-in ceremony of Singapore’s new Prime Minister and concluded the year with a performance at The Alex Blake Charlie Sessions alongside international acts such as Wisp. Continuing to expand her regional footprint in 2025, she performed at Taiwan’s Emerge Fest, headlined her first solo show in Bangkok, made her Indonesia debut at AXEAN Festival Bali, and appeared at Music Matters LiveSingapore, World Expo Osaka, Creatorweek Macao, as well as VGIG: The Sonic Garden Concert, ending 2025 at the Sing60 Festival in Singapore. Shye is starting 2026 with her performance at Bangkok Music City, further solidifying her growing presence across Asia’s indie music scene. She will also open as a guest for Wisp Live In Singapore 2026 this January.

Her presence has since extended far beyond Singapore: from gracing a Times Square billboard for Spotify’s EQUAL campaign to being named Freshmusic’s ‘Best New Artist’ in 2021 to ‘Best New Act from Asia’ at the 2022 BandLab NME Awards and receiving the KKBOX ‘Rising Star Award’ the same year. Shye has also been featured on Forbes Asia 30 Under 30 (2023), Tatler Asia’s Gen. T Leaders of Tomorrow (2024), Prestige 40 under 40 and Dazed 100 Global and Asia (2024), and Top 10 in Asia: Southeast Asia’s Best Emerging Female Singers (2025).

Shye has supported international acts such as Daniel Caesar, Clairo, Superorganism, Sales, Men I Trust, and The Chairs during their tours in Singapore. In addition, she has represented Singapore in regional music reality TV shows such as 青年派计划 (Youth π Plan) in China and Chuang Asia in Thailand. Shye was also featured in the 2021 National Day theme song, “The Road Ahead” and took the stage at Singapore’s SG60 National Day Parade in 2025.

Beyond music, Shye was invited by Chanel to attend her first overseas fashion show, the Chanel Cruise Replica Show in Hong Kong in 2024, an event attended by celebrated musicians such as G-DRAGON and Angèle. She also broke ground as the first Singaporean invited to Chanel’s Paris Fashion Week show in 2025 as a celebrity guest. Most recently, she attended the milestone Chanel Cruise Replica show at Raffles Hotel, sitting front row alongside celebrity A-listers including Tilda Swindon, Rebecca Armstrong and Raye, who also performed. Shye has graced the covers of magazines such as FEMALE, Men’s Folio, Prestige, Her World, Grazia, Aplus and ELLE Singapore. Over the years, she has also worked with numerous brands, further cementing her influence as a creative force across music, fashion and culture. 

Whether onstage or in her bedroom studio, Shye is guided by her love for storytelling and emotional connection. Writing music that feeds the soul and warms the heart, her songs aim to always comfort, sometimes cautions but always convey what words can’t. For anyone who needs a place to land, breathe, and feel, Shye invites listeners into her world, one self-made track at a time.