“Growing up” is the latest track of James Stephen & The Good Ones, a song that will pull you with its country feel and deeply introspective lyrics. The song makes you feel like you are back in your hometown, with the bittersweet feeling that comes with growing old.
James Stephen & The Good Ones consists of leader and singer-songwriter, James Stephen, Elliot Robertson on guitars, and Sam Lord as Bassist. Their music is for the ones who can’t really express themselves well, but feel complex and deep emotions that require some company and time. Their songs bring a sincerity and genuineness that feels refreshing to see in the music scene, in a world where everyone is chasing short-lived trends. The capture of emotions and situations that always feel evergreen, with so much elegance, is hard to come across in today’s time.
From the very beginning, ‘Growing Up’ captures a feeling of nostalgia, giving the track a very cinematic feel. The instruments and the vocals harmonize so well that it eases your soul. The arrangement is filled with layers, yet doesn’t seem cluttered, letting each element shine in its own way. The song provides warmth, a message that we really aren’t that alone while we are doing the growing-up thing.
It is a track you will hit replay on, because hearing it once is not enough. You can listen to ‘Growing Up’ by James Stephen & The Good Ones on popular platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, and YouTube.
