'Rise' is a beautiful cinematic collaboration between Brighton-based artist DMNIQ and London film and TV composer Paul Saunderson, blending emotion and atmosphere with stunning precision. From the opening notes, the track carries an ethereal weight: 'feels like I’m running away, falling faster' evoking both escape and release. Paul’s background in film and TV scoring shines through in the lush string arrangements and expansive production, giving the song a widescreen emotionality. Meanwhile, DMNIQ’s haunting, echoing vocals bring an intimacy that cuts through the ambience of the song. Vulnerable yet powerful, as she sings 'we’re on the rise, you and I'. Lyrically, 'Rise' explores the delicate balance between struggle and surrender within a relationship- the tension of holding on and the courage to let go. The song builds gracefully to a breathtaking final minute, where emotion and sound swell into a cathartic climax, embodying hope, empowerment, and renewal -Rachel Fryer