Throughout this blog’s existence, we’ve uncovered just about every theme, feeling and concept through the songs on our radar. With recurring topics of love, loss, sadness and joy coming through, we notice when a songwriter takes on a different angle, as is the case with Brandon Watson‘s latest single ‘Watch Me Work‘. Here, the Texas-born, Tennessee-based artist taps into an authentic sense of self-belief that sits in stark contrast to the hollowness of hustle culture.
Following the mental health themes of his House of Mirrors project, this new single is a powerful declaration of coming out the other side. Propelled by a repeat-worthy hook “watch me work”, this guitar-driven composition is all about uplifting the listener, on both an aesthetic and deeper level. With shimmering synth textures, driving rhythms and energetic indie-rock strings, all of which is tied up with an anthemic, arena-ready production courtesty of Watson himself.
That refined balance between commercial polish and indie grit is a real display of Brandon Watson‘s instinct for songwriting, plus it adds to that idea of arriving at a triumph. It’s a bold yet sophisticated sound that’s designed to inspire drive and determination in anyone who listens, ourselves included. ‘Watch Me Work‘ is a necessary reminder that success isn’t handed to us, it’s something we need to work for.
You can listen to ‘Watch Me Work’ in our Indie Rockers playlist.
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