‘Stuck In The Mud’ Is Dylan Robert’s Anthem to Unbreakable Friendship
Liverpool’s indie-pop breakout Dylan Robert continues his run of emotionally-charged singles with Stuck In The Mud – a glowing, guitar-laced ode to loyalty that feels both deeply personal and universally resonant.
From the opening moments, there’s a quiet sincerity that pulls you in. The track shimmers with cinematic guitar textures, courtesy of Isaac Grover, whose delayed chords ripple like late summer light on water. Underneath it all, Jamie Alsamarraie’s percussion adds a heartbeat – steady, nuanced, and grounded – while Ethen Gaylard’s bass work ties the arrangement together with warmth and restraint.
At the core of Stuck In The Mud is a message of unwavering friendship – the kind forged through years of shared wins, losses, and everything in between. “We’ve been through it all,” Dylan says of the track, which was written for a lifelong friend. The lyrics are heartfelt without being heavy-handed, delivered with a quiet conviction that makes it all the more powerful. It’s not about grand declarations – it’s about showing up, being there, and staying when things get tough.
There’s something particularly poignant about the origin of the track’s melody, which arrived to Dylan in a dream. That dreamlike quality lingers throughout the song – not in its clarity, but in its emotional weight and sense of inevitability. Like it was always meant to be.
Produced by Rob Whiteley at Whitewood Studios in Liverpool’s creative hub, the track is layered with care and intention. The result is a sound that feels lived-in yet fresh – full of feeling, but never overdone.
A highlight in Dylan’s recent live sets, Stuck In The Mud has already struck a chord with fans, further proving that his blend of emotive songwriting and anthemic delivery continues to resonate. Following on from Broken By Design and Harper’s Tune, this release cements Dylan’s place as one of the UK’s most promising voices in modern indie – with a growing catalogue that’s honest, cinematic, and full of heart.
With upcoming slots at YNot? festival and This Feeling by the Sea, there’s no doubt Dylan Robert’s star is still rising. And if Stuck In The Mud is anything to go by, he’s bringing a loyal crowd – and a few lifelong friends – along for the ride.
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