Alwyn Morrison’s “The City” is a Thrilling, Electrifying Anthem for Dreamers Everywhere

If New York City had a theme song for its most cinematic, main-character moments, Alwyn Morrison just wrote it. “The City” is an electrified, skyscraper-climbing anthem that thrums with the pulse of subway cars, midnight neon, and a thousand broken dreams still running on caffeine and ambition.

Morrison doesn’t just sing about the city—he becomes the city. The track is all soaring guitars, restless energy, and the kind of emotional whiplash only a metropolis can give you. One minute, you’re on top of the world; the next, you’re dodging puddles the size of small lakes while a cab nearly takes you out. That’s this song. Produced by Michael Carey (yes, the same guy who worked with Gwen Stefani, so you know it’s got that shine), “The City” is both a rock anthem and a bittersweet meditation on the beautiful, chaotic beast that is urban life.

But wait—there’s more! The music video, shot by Viken Kazandjian, has already racked up 40,000 views in a week (which, for an indie debut, is basically going viral in musician years). Maybe it’s the song’s undeniable punch, or maybe it’s Morrison’s knack for turning the grit of city life into something cinematic and deeply human.

And speaking of Morrison—this guy has lived a life. Before stepping into the spotlight, he was a music journalist rubbing elbows with icons like Esperanza Spalding and Jack Antonoff. He went from interviewing legends to becoming one (manifesting it now, Alwyn). His music carries the DNA of The Cars, The Cranberries, and Oasis, but with a swagger that’s entirely his own.

With “The City,” Morrison isn’t just dropping a debut single—he’s staking his claim as the new voice of every dreamer, drifter, and die-hard romantic navigating the madness of the metropolis. So, if you’ve ever stared at the skyline and wondered if the city loves you back, this one’s for you.

Watch the Official Music video for “The City” here.

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