Stray Blue returns with Wake Up & Smile (Acoustic Version), a nice two-track EP that marks a 20-year milestone for the Greek indie trio, set to be released on July 18, 2025. Stripped down and intimate, the acoustic rework of “Wake Up & Smile” offers a raw, emotional look at love, loss, and acceptance. With candid lyrics like “Now my dreams came true and I feel so cool / but I’m missing the time babe that we spent together,” the track is both a confession and a quiet song of resilience. It’s bittersweet, grounded in regret but softened by a mantra of hope: “Wake up and smile, I feel fine.”
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The second track, “Moody Sky,” featuring renowned cellist Yoed Nir, is a lush instrumental that deepens the EP’s emotional arc. Nir’s cello weaves through acoustic guitar textures, creating a cinematic sound full of reflection and longing, no lyrics needed.
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Together, these songs create a beautifully introspective listen that shows Stray Blue’s signature warmth and authenticity. Whether you’re a longtime fan or discovering them for the first time, this EP is a gentle reminder that healing is never linear, but it always starts with showing up for yourself.
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