Inspiration for RIOPY’s forthcoming singles on themes of winter and Christmas came from an unlikely source: 19th-century European Impressionist painting, particularly works of Vincent van Gogh. It’s no surprise that RIOPY, who used music-making to overcome a challenging past, feels an affinity to the renowned Dutch artist, whose own struggles with mental health shaped his art, most notably his famed Starry Night.
‘Go with the Wind’ evokes the peaceful landscapes of winter scenes.
