trenddjakarta.com, Jakarta – Josh Holmes has officially released his latest single titled “Say Yes (Wedding Version)” on Friday, August 7, 2026. The track serves as the opening song and lead single. That from his four-track acoustic EP titled “The Bali Sessions (Acoustic EP)”.
This new version of “Say Yes” features a much more intimate and softer arrangement compared to the original. With its warm acoustic touch, the song is specially crafted to create a romantic atmosphere perfect for special moments. Such as weddings, proposals, or simply celebrating a mature commitment of love.
The solo pop-punk singer from Warwickshire, England, chose to present “Say Yes” in this “Wedding Version”. As part of a deeply personal creative journey.
Josh Holmes is widely known for his energetic works inspired by Simple Plan, Blink-182, and Busted. He has built his career independently without the support of a major label or big promoter, yet has successfully amassed hundreds of thousands of streams and received attention from BBC Introducing.
Public attention in Indonesia peaked when he sold out his headline show in Jakarta in May 2026 in just five days.
Josh Holmes connection with Indonesia, particularly Bali, forms an important foundation behind the “The Bali Sessions” project. Several of his songs, including the creative process for “Last First Kiss”, began while he was on the island. The calm atmosphere of Bali gave him the space to write and re-record material with a more raw and honest approach.
“I started writing and reworking ‘Say Yes’ while I was in Bali. There was something about the atmosphere there. The calm, the moonlight, and the feeling of being fully present that made me want to strip the song back and make it more intimate,” said Josh Holmes.
“Wedding Version of this song is about that quiet, certain kind of love. The kind of love that makes you look at someone and just know. I hope people can use it for their special moments, whether it’s a wedding, a proposal, or simply saying ‘yes’ to the person who feels like home. EP ‘The Bali Sessions’ is my way of sharing that chapter of my life with everyone. These acoustic songs are the most personal works I’ve released so far,” he added.
The single “Say Yes (Wedding Version)” is now available on various digital platforms including Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube Music. The track serves as the gateway to the upcoming releases from “The Bali Sessions (Acoustic EP)”.
Following “Say Yes”, Josh Holmes will release “Perfect”, a cover of Simple Plan, on September 4, 2026, followed by the acoustic version of “Last First Kiss” on September 25, 2026, before finally releasing the complete “The Bali Sessions (Acoustic EP)” containing four songs on October 18, 2026. [red]
