“Known to blend her love of surfing with an ultra-feminine touch, the former ballerina includes a range of her surfer friends for the video, enlisting the likes of Tyler Newton and Cam Richards for an ethereal setting that’ll have you wishing it was summer. With her resume full of performances at the illustrious Viper Room and Boom Boom Room, we are expecting the singer to return to the stage this year in her full glory”.
“The original music video for “Drowning in Paradise” was bathed in symbolism, with beautifully shot surfing imagery serving as a stand-in for the physical and psychological ebb and flow of a sexual relationship. But with “The Remix,” De Milo wanted to showcase her passionate love of surfing for what it was, in all it’s wet, extreme glory. Featuring a slew of surfers from around the world, the sun and sand-soaked video shows the “naturally exciting” nature of the sport. With fun and simple touches of animation running throughout, the video is a reminder from de Milo that sometimes its just nice to bask in organic beauty without looking for deeper meaning:”.
“Rising singer and songwriter Drue de Milo has been working in the chic underbellies of New York and Los Angeles for years, but now, in 2020, the artist is ready to become a louder voice in the mainstream."
“In a time where music mainly consists of disco-inspired rhythms and synth-pop, singer-songwriter Drue de Milo is providing us with an escape with her cathartic cinematic pop anthems. Having broken into the scene a few years ago with nuanced lyrics and sultry vocals, the singer’s signature dream-pop style has led her to perform at the infamous Boom Boom Room and LA’s staple Viper Room, proving her vocal ability."
“We’re less than a week away from the first day of Fall, but it’ll always be summer in Drue De Milo’s heart. The singer takes one last ride out in the waters of Montauk in “Drowning In Paradise,” her brand new single and video (premiering here at HollywoodLife.) In the video for the ethereal, Sunkissed pop tune, Drue finds a slice of heaven in between the waves, on the sandy shores, and in the arms of surfer Leif Engstrom. “Bonnie and Clyde in the ocean / We’re going down together,” she seductively sings, delivering a perfect send-off to summer flings everywhere.”
“Drue de Milo is a native New Yorker who’s been sharing her gifts with the world since she was just a child… With her many talents, winning looks, and soulful lyrics — not to mention more singles to come in the coming months — Drue de Milo is set to take on the rest of 2020 with gusto.”
“Layered with oscillating rhythms and dream-pop vocals, singer-songwriter Drue de Milo infuses raw emotions with delicate strings on her new track “Drowning in Paradise”. The slow sexy song is an ode to being consumed by love and “drowning” in emotions. Feeling lost and confused, Drue de Milo took inspiration from the waters of Montauk, throwing herself in the deep end and learned how to surf.”
“The latest beautiful offering from Drue captures both the sense of wonderment and stirring of deeper emotions in essence. When an emotional storm occurs, her voice both soothing, and calming is quietly, empowering. A guiding light, through the choppier waters that life sometimes encounters. Just as we make use of water to bathe, revive our senses leaving us feeling tingly and revitalised. “Drowning in Paradise” similarly seeks to cleanse our spirit by way of mellow tones, thoughtful lyrics and dreamy vocal melody. A delicately wrought piece of songcraft. Affecting. Heartfelt. Sincere.”
“The track sounds a lot like freedom. The verses are airy, her vocals soothing, and as they flow effortlessly into a celebratory earworm of a hook that insists “we’re gonna live forever,” I get what she means about staying power.”