By Your Side
Calvin Harris Ft. Tom Grennan
“By Your Side” is a standalone single by Scottish DJ/producer Calvin Harris featuring English singer Tom Grennan, released on June 4, 2021 via Sony Music. The track later appeared on Harris’s 2024 compilation album 96 Months, but its original release was as a bright, feel‑good summer anthem rather than part of a full studio album. Built around upbeat guitars, shimmering synths, and a four‑on‑the‑floor dance groove, it showcases Harris’s polished, festival‑ready production paired with Grennan’s soulful, raspy vocal delivery.
Musically and lyrically, “By Your Side” leans hard into positivity and nostalgia. Harris has described the song as “nostalgic, in a nice way,” noting that it felt like something nobody else was making at the time—a sun‑kissed slice of dance‑pop aimed squarely at summer playlists. Critics from outlets like We Rave You called it “the most essential summer anthem for 2021,” highlighting how Grennan’s influence is heard not just in the vocals but also in the fun, upbeat guitar work, while Harris is “on top form with upbeat productions and synths that beg to be danced along to.” The kaleidoscopic, colorful music video directed by Emil Nava reinforces this mood, framing the track as a bubbly, escapist audiovisual experience designed for warm weather and carefree nights.
By Your Side
Calvin Harris Ft. Tom Grennan
“By Your Side” is a standalone single by Scottish DJ/producer Calvin Harris featuring English singer Tom Grennan, released on June 4, 2021 via Sony Music. The track later appeared on Harris’s 2024 compilation album 96 Months, but its original release was as a bright, feel‑good summer anthem rather than part of a full studio album. Built around upbeat guitars, shimmering synths, and a four‑on‑the‑floor dance groove, it showcases Harris’s polished, festival‑ready production paired with Grennan’s soulful, raspy vocal delivery.
Musically and lyrically, “By Your Side” leans hard into positivity and nostalgia. Harris has described the song as “nostalgic, in a nice way,” noting that it felt like something nobody else was making at the time—a sun‑kissed slice of dance‑pop aimed squarely at summer playlists. Critics from outlets like We Rave You called it “the most essential summer anthem for 2021,” highlighting how Grennan’s influence is heard not just in the vocals but also in the fun, upbeat guitar work, while Harris is “on top form with upbeat productions and synths that beg to be danced along to.” The kaleidoscopic, colorful music video directed by Emil Nava reinforces this mood, framing the track as a bubbly, escapist audiovisual experience designed for warm weather and carefree nights.