A Love Letter in Lyrics: Holden Speed’s Tribute to New England

Up and coming artist Holden Speed is officially putting Connecticut on the map with the release of their upcoming EP “I Love You, New England,” dropping July 25th. The track — which doubles as the heart of their EP — is a bedroom-made labor of love, filled with raw emotion, soft vocals, and personal storytelling.

The song was written and produced in Holden's bedroom, with Holden recording their vocals and a guitar. They kept most of their original production intact, preserving the authenticity of the track, and teamed up with Jorim for additional layering and to help organize the track structure. Final vocal polish was handled by Vand3ll, adding a clean, final touch to Holden’s already enchanting sound.

I love you, New England

What makes “I Love You, New England” special is how deeply personal and nostalgic it is. Holden wrote the lyrics first—a new process —and it came together so naturally, they knew no changes were needed. The track explores what it means to grow up feeling out of place in a place you’re supposed to call home.

The lyrics are layered with childhood memories and honest observations, like the line:“Boutique too expensive for me.”

The entire EP is an homage to their history—a soft grunge, pastel-painted love letter to late-night drives, black and white visuals, and complicated emotions.

Holden Speed

Holden isn’t just here to reflect—they wants their music to connect.

“I want people to ask themselves: ‘Have I been reaching out to the people I love?’ Or ‘Have I told them I love you lately?’”

Holden's passionate about authenticity, speaking up, and showing love. Their message throughout the EP is clear:

Be yourself. Say something. Do something.

Many people dont take music as a serious profession in Conneticute, you dont really see many artist come out from there. However, Holden is confident they brings something to the table that can show their home town for their point of view. Holden is extremely compassionate, optamistic, talented, and creative. The ability to be process their experiences and heal through their music and share their memories along with emotions with the world is inspiring.

This EP is not just sonically diverse — it’s emotionally rich and visually thoughtful. Think soft grunge meets vulnerability, with a visual aesthetic full of pastels, black and white contrast, and slow, cinematic moods. Holden Speed brings something new to the table, and they are not afraid to take risks while staying grounded in who Holden is.

A proud Connecticut native, Holden is determined to prove that artists can come out of places that often get overlooked. They are humble, positive, and passionate about their art. Their dream? To win a Grammy—and with their drive, honesty, and talent, we believe they just might. I am confident that Holden will accomplish all their goals and I am excited to see it!

Fun Fact: Holden recently did a 360 video shoot and described the experience as super professional, creatively open, and collaborative. Just like their artistry. https://www.instagram.com/p/DKkO7cusy-3/

Stay tuned for her EP “I Love You, New England” out July 25th.

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