Niall Horans’ new single ‘Nice To Meet Ya’ may have been a long time coming, but it’s definitely worth the wait.

The song is wonderfully catchy, and is a clear jam from the opening with toe-tapping piano chords as Horan hums melodically into the first verse. The verses and overall vibe of the song have a pace and vibe reminiscent of his One Direction days, or the more upbeat tracks on his first album ‘Flicker’. The chorus, however, is what sets the bop apart from anything Horan has released before. 

The guitar kicks in with the lines ‘Every time I turn around you disappear’, unexpectedly driving the song into a rockier tone. The claps and consistent piano hook keep the track coherent as it ebs and flows, and really secures the charming and daringly confident vibe that the lyrics exude, ‘I want your number tattooed on my arm in ink I swear.’ Whilst Horan’s vocals are not challenged to their full potential in this track, his smooth delivery in the verses and grittier sounds in the chorus are a wonderful driving force behind the track itself.

The song is fun, catchy, and just different enough from Horan’s previous solo material to entice excitement for upcoming releases. Whilst he seems to have developed his sound from the folky era of his previous music, Horan’s passionate delivery and pop-rock vibes still give listeners a taste of what they know and love.  His flirty lyrics, cheeky use of French ‘J’adore la mer,’ and generally self-assured sound deliver a song that is most probably going to be a hit with both die-hard fans and new listeners.

‘Nice To Meet Ya’ is available now via Capitol Records