Reiley, Feeling | Beaming with Pride

In the 27^th edition of Beaming with Pride (2026), we highlight “Feeling” performed by Faroese singer-songwriter Reiley.

 

Prepare to beam with P-R-I-D-E! Beaming with Pride celebrates, embraces, and spotlights songs by LGBTQ musicians or allies.  Here, we provide background and insight into musicians, analyze, plus go gaga over the decadent bops served up.  When songs dictate deeper and more transcendent discussion, we ensure the point is fully articulated.  All styles of music are welcome, whether the songs are classics or brand-new. So, without further ado, in the 27^th edition of Beaming with Pride (2026), we highlight “Feeling” performed by Reiley.

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Uh-oh, Reiley (Rani Johann Petersen).  While it’s great that this person makes you feel better, desperation and willingness to settle might not be ideal 😬.  Admittedly, via the pre-chorus of “Feeling”, Petersen asserts, “I don’t know what is real or what I’m making up / And maybe that’s the price of falling in love.” Maybe, my guy, maybe. Reiley wrote “Feeling” with Sesilia Jacobsen and producer Sakaris Emil Joensen.  The feels are real!

“Feeling” is not only emotional, but it’s a surefire vibe. Joensen puts in work behind the boards, crafting a warm, vibrant backdrop supporting Reiley.  Some of the sounds that catch the ear are the keys, synths, and the hard-hitting groove.  Of course, the star of the show is our confused Faroese pop star.  Reiley delivers the goods in the vocal department.  He is powerful, when fitting, while he is good for an incredibly ripe falsetto.  What is indisputable is the passion he brings as he sings about “only chasing a feeling.” He eats in the chorus, admitting, “And it’s the way you make me feel like I need it / Always there, always there on my mind.” Yeah, crushes, particularly if we perceive them to be fine shyt, will have that effect.  In the refrain, post-chorus, Reiley gives us more personal intel: “‘Cause it’s the emptiness that I find appealing / Oh, it’s a feeling.” True, but what kind of feeling is it, really? Food for thought.  Of course, see the second verse, and this savior is no good, standing Reiley up. How could you stand up this handsome, talented fella? By the bridge, Petersen confirms what we were all thinking – this is a no good, very bad feeling.  We’ve all had ‘em, buddy.  The good news is, Reiley’s confusion and pain are our listening pleasure.  No, we don’t wish bad feelings or vibes on this gifted artist, but “Feeling” is a must-have on the listening rotation.  That boy doesn’t only sing, he SANGS!

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Reiley, Feeling: Beaming with Pride No. 27 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; Cristyan Bohn, Ketut Subiyanto, Luis Morales Torres, SHVETS production, Uriel Mont from Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson, Wolfgang Eckert from Pixabay]

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