After years of making people move as one-half of Sydney disco-house outfit Midnight Pool Party, Oliver Dela Cruz is stepping out on his own with the launch of a new solo project, Le Cruize.
The project officially begins with the release of debut single ‘SWEET DAY’, a track that has been years in the making and represents a different side of Oliver’s songwriting and production.
For fans of Midnight Pool Party, Le Cruize offers a glimpse behind the curtain. While the duo’s music has always been built around infectious grooves and dancefloor energy, Oliver has spent years collecting ideas that didn’t quite fit that world. Rather than leaving those songs unfinished, he decided it was time to give them a place of their own.
“This project has been a long time coming,” Oliver says. “As one half of Midnight Pool Party, I’m constantly writing, experimenting and building ideas. Some end up becoming MPP songs, while others get left behind. Over time, I built up a collection of unfinished tracks and ‘Sweet Day’ came from the decision to finally revisit that space and create something that’s entirely my own.”
The result is a song that feels personal and optimistic in equal measure. Built around the idea of taking chances and being honest about how you feel, ‘SWEET DAY’ explores the kind of vulnerability that often comes with putting your heart on the line.
“This song is about seizing the moment because life moves too fast not to take chances, especially when it comes to love,” Oliver explains. “There’s something powerful in being open and wearing your heart on your sleeve. That kind of vulnerability takes courage. And sometimes, when you lean into that courage, you get a sweet day.”
As the first taste of what Le Cruize has to offer, ‘SWEET DAY’ marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for Oliver Dela Cruz—one that gives him the freedom to explore ideas beyond the boundaries of Midnight Pool Party while staying true to the songwriting that has always been at the heart of his music.
Stream:
https://bfan.link/sweetday
Credits:
Written, Produced & Mixed by Oliver Dela Cruz
Mastered by Jack Prest
Artwork, Photos & Visuals by
