Following the heartbreak-laden narrative of her 2025 EP ‘WHERE LOVE ONCE WAS’, Polynesian Australian R&B powerhouse RISSA returns today with her latest release Don’t Be Long – produced by the trans-Tasman team of Edy Liu (NZ) and Chunkyluv (AUS).
Don’t Be Long is an inviting, joyous cut of modern R&B, enveloping the listener in glittering piano melodies and sun-kissed instrumentation that radiates a buoyant sonic atmosphere. The track creates an infectious embrace, anchored by RISSA’s signature silky vocals and ethereal harmonies that glide effortlessly across groove-laden bass lines.
“The song conveys my freedom and desire for what love can be,” explains RISSA. “Collaborating with Edy Liu and Chunkyluv, we’ve created something for romantics and romanticisers alike. For anyone who’s ever put on a song and pretended they were in the music video—’Don’t Be Long’ was made to be all that.”
Accompanying the track is the scenic music video, shot on the backroads of Pitt Town Bottoms, Sydney, Australia. Directed and edited by the team of Justin Cuen, Ralph Villegas and Liam Viray, the clip exudes the song’s themes of joyful freedom.
The release coincides with RISSA’s highly anticipated leap onto the global stage. After amassing over 25 million streams and earning a reputation as one of Australia’s most compelling R&B exports, she is set to bring her live show to London this month for two exclusive performances, including a showcase at SXSW London. This continues on from her debut national headline tour, where she traversed the country playing shows in Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney and Perth.
With a growing catalogue of heartfelt releases – from her 2023 debut EP ‘Made To Feel’ to recent EP ‘WHERE LOVE ONCE WAS’, RISSA has seen extensive support from the likes of NOVA, Hit FM, triple j, triple j Unearthed, Double J, CADA, fbi radio, SYN, and more.
Inspired by the worlds of R&B and Gospel and drawing sonic comparisons to luminaries like Snoh Aalegra, Olivia Dean, and RAYE, RISSA continues to define a lane that is uniquely her own: one rooted in the heart of Western Sydney but tailored for the world stage.
Don’t Be Long IS OUT NOW – LISTEN HERE
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