After capturing hearts with the haunting beauty of “Natural Circle” and the fierce energy of “Big Number,” Richard Green takes a refreshing detour with his new single “Happy Monday.” This time, the London-based artist trades heavy emotion and complexity for pure joy. And the result? A track that might just make Mondays worth looking forward to.
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Built from the ground up in his London home studio—with drums and bass recorded back in his hometown of Piacenza, Italy—“Happy Monday” is as much a global collaboration as it is a personal celebration. Green composed the track during a time in his life when he simply needed some cheer. That intention pours through every riff and beat.
Right from the start, the music jumps into action. Bright cymbals shimmer, while the guitar grooves with a cheeky bounce. The bassline struts alongside the drums in a way that’s relaxed yet precise. There are no lyrics here, but the guitar says more than enough. It playfully flirts with funk, dips into bluesy bends, and even tips its hat to rock-pop greats. Listeners might catch hints of John Frusciante’s slick tones or Prince’s cheeky charisma—all reimagined through Green’s own voice.
More than just a fun tune, “Happy Monday” is an idea. It flips the typical view of Mondays as dull or dreadful. Instead, Green paints them as fresh starts filled with light and rhythm. The arrangement flows smoothly but never feels predictable. Every section introduces something new—a soft shift, a groovy twist, a guitar solo that hits just right.
In the end, “Happy Monday” succeeds because it doesn’t try too hard. It invites rather than insists. It dances without drama. It’s clever without being showy. Most of all, it works—because it’s honest, warm, and just the kind of lift a Monday needs.
