There’s always a risk when an artist leans into classic rock influence. The line between homage and imitation is thin. What makes Lifting Up interesting is that DIEMER walks that line carefully.
The DNA of Oasis, Fleetwood Mac, and The Rolling Stones is undeniably present — particularly in the melodic structure and guitar textures. But DIEMER doesn’t simply recreate those sounds. He filters them through a modern pop sensibility that keeps the track from feeling dated.
What I find compelling is the emotional tone. The song doesn’t overwhelm with bombast. Instead, it unfolds gradually, allowing the sentiment to develop rather than explode. There’s confidence in the pacing. That patience makes the chorus land harder.
Critically, the songwriting holds up. It’s not just a vehicle for production aesthetics. There’s cohesion between lyric and arrangement, which isn’t always guaranteed in pop-rock releases. The emotional message feels earned, not decorative.
As part of the rollout for the debut EP My World, this single feels strategically placed. It suggests identity clarity. DIEMER seems aware of his lane — modern soulful rock with pop accessibility — and is leaning into it without overcompensating.
What stands out to me most is that the track feels stage-ready. With a UK and European tour planned, Lifting Up has the structural lift that works in a live setting. That matters. A song that translates beyond streaming platforms has greater staying power.
Is it groundbreaking? No. But it doesn’t need to be. Its strength lies in execution and emotional consistency.
DIEMER is not trying to reinvent rock. He’s trying to humanise it again within a contemporary frame. And that ambition, when executed with restraint and authenticity, is far more interesting than empty experimentation.
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