Chloe Styler has never been afraid of honesty, but ‘Push & Pull’ proves she’s just as fearless in evolution. Stepping away from the country framework that shaped her early sound, the Gold Coast songwriter leans into a glowing pop shimmer; still grounded in her natural warmth, but carried on breezier, more kaleidoscopic currents.
The track opens with a glint of bright guitar before rolling into an infectious groove, the kind that makes you move before you realise the words are quietly dissecting emotional turbulence. Styler’s voice is clear and unforced, letting each line breathe, even when it’s loaded with the kind of candour that stings. The hooks sparkle, but there’s steel in the sentiment.
What’s most striking is how ‘Push & Pull’ balances its mood; polished without being sterile, light on its feet but never weightless. The layered harmonies wrap around the beat like sunlight on ripples, giving the chorus a lift that lingers long after the final note. It’s pop in form, but you can hear the songwriter’s country storytelling instincts in its structure and detail.
It’s easy to imagine this track translating seamlessly to Styler’s live show, the kind of song that gets an early singalong going at a festival set. With BIGSOUND 2025 on the horizon, ‘Push & Pull’ feels like a statement: Chloe Styler is expanding her world and inviting us to dance in it.
Photo Credit: Kelsey Maggart