august at night has been catching the ears of fans and critics in recent months as his return to releasing music has been marked by a distinctive intimacy in his signature sound. Branding himself with a blend of soul and folk, august explored the depths of life and heartbreak. His late 2023 EP, ‘Collection I’ was marked with emotion and vulnerability, a trait he takes forward into his latest single ‘Greyhound’
The track is penned with warmth and love, august’s simple but poignant lyricism enticing you into the ethereal yet rhythmic atmosphere. Gentle acoustic guitars and looming synth hums provide a backdrop to august’s beautifully layered vocals that connect with the soul of the listener. The track seems to flow like water around the melodies, supported by occasional reverberant drum elements that feed into the emotion within the lush aesthetic.
august shares his vision for the track, sharing, “Some things are a return. Like that reminder of the deeper truth in every song, in every piece of art. A little glimpse of who you were and who you’re becoming. That thing that remains. This song, for me, is that return.”