Colin 
Freya Ridings returns with ‘Wild Horse’, and it feels like watching someone step back into their own light and stay there. From the first line, the song moves with certainty and heat, carrying the kind of confidence that comes from knowing who you are and choosing to speak anyway. It is intimate, fearless, and alive in a way that lingers long after the final note.
Written by Freya alongside Sam De Jong and Michael Matosic, and produced by De Jong, ‘Wild Horse’ took shape in Los Angeles during a year spent writing and recalibrating. That time shows. The song sounds unburdened and clear, as if something heavy has been put down and left behind. Rather than circling old wounds, it runs forward, open-chested and sure-footed.
“I let you shake my faith, but not anymore,” she sings, and the line lands with a thrill of recognition. There is strength here, but it does not arrive dressed as defiance. Instead, it comes through calm delivery and steady gaze. Freya does not ask for permission or understanding. She states where she stands and keeps moving.
Musically, ‘Wild Horse’ sits within emotional pop, yet it never leans on excess to make its point. The arrangement builds with intent, allowing momentum to gather while keeping space around the vocal. When the chorus opens, it feels like release rather than explosion. Everything works in service of her voice, which carries the song with ease and authority.
Freya speaks openly about what the track represents for her. “Writing ‘Wild Horse’ for me as an artist felt like the true expression of unbridled freedom,” she says. “I found my creative spark again with the support of an incredible collaborator Sam De Jong. It truly feels like finding my voice again.” That feeling of reconnection pulses through every moment of the song. You hear it in the phrasing, in the restraint, in the confidence to let the emotion stand on its own.
A voice you follow without question
Since her 2017 breakthrough with ‘Lost Without You’, Freya has built a career rooted in emotional honesty and range. She has moved between hushed piano moments and songs built for shared release, always grounded by her voice and her writing. That balance has allowed her to grow without dilution, and ‘Wild Horse’ feels like the point where those threads pull tight.
Her self-titled debut album became a BRIT-nominated, Gold-certified success, passing one billion streams worldwide and earning widespread Gold and Platinum recognition. ‘Lost Without You’ also marked a landmark moment, with Freya becoming the first female artist to both write and perform a solo Top 10 hit in the UK.
Later releases such as ‘Castles’ and ‘You Mean The World To Me’ expanded her reach while sharpening her focus. Live performances have deepened that connection, from Glastonbury appearances to a sold-out Somerset House show that confirmed her presence on stage. A recent run of Australian dates supporting OneRepublic has taken her work even further, introducing her voice to new rooms and new ears.
Now entering 2026 with a new label and a forthcoming album ahead, Freya sounds settled and ready. ‘Wild Horse’ does not explain where she has been. It shows where she is.
Review
‘Wild Horse’ feels electric with feeling. The song carries motion in its bones, pressing forward with grace and nerve while keeping its emotional centre intact. Nothing feels overstated. Every rise feels earned.
Freya Ridings delivers a vocal performance that is captivating through control. She shapes the emotion through timing, breath, and phrasing, trusting the listener to come closer rather than pushing them there. There is warmth and strength in equal measure, and the balance between them is where the song catches fire.
More than anything, ‘Wild Horse’ feels loved by its own creator. You hear it in the care, in the certainty, in the way Freya commits fully to the moment she is sharing. That devotion transfers instantly. The song invites you to believe in it, in her, and in the freedom it celebrates. It is the kind of release that reminds you why you fell for her voice in the first place, and why you stay.