Following the introspective stillness of ‘Transcendental Meditation’, which we previously featured, Heron is back with ‘Read My Mind’, the second single from his forthcoming album, Underground Sky. Breezy and bursting with kaleidoscopic vibrancy, this latest release showcases another facet of Heron’s versatile songwriting and re-confirms why his comeback is so worth paying attention to.
Kicking off with rolling drums, a malleable bassline, and a sixties-era psych-pop shimmer, this track is an immediate mood lifter. Compared to the dreamier sounds we’ve already heard from Heron, this is a much more uptempo affair thanks to that magic mix of jangly folk-rock, experimental pop, and psychedelia. There’s a warm nostalgia here, but at the same time it feels so fresh and current.
Although Heron‘s vocals skip vivaciously through the track’s shifting melodies, his signature pensiveness is captured once again in his lyrics. Lines like “affirmation to the spirit guides, preparation for the other side, let it go ’cause there ain’t no room for pride” offer a moment of quiet introspection.
Between the spectral, free-flowing soundscape and the reflective messages, ‘Read My Mind’ is the philosophical pre-summer anthem that encourages you to surrender to connection, clarity and simple existence.
You can also find ‘Read My Mind’ in our Shades of Pop and Outsiders Club playlists.
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