Jason Lenyer Buchanan releases new single

Based in Portland, Oregon, Jason Lenyer Buchanan has travelled a path from Southeast Texas through Cheyenne, Wyoming, carrying the spirit of a wandering songwriter while placing his music in reflection, spirituality and emotional honesty. His work moves with the warmth of Americana and country stylings while holding onto something more contemplative, resulting in songs that feel at once personal and widely relatable.

The open landscape runs through his music, shaped by the small towns and natural surroundings that framed his upbringing. Raised with a strong connection to faith, art and storytelling, he developed a creative language that revolves around shared humanity and meaningful expression. With formal training in piano and guitar alongside a background in church music, his songwriting naturally leans into themes of reverence, grief, love and personal growth, balancing thoughtful lyricism with melodies that feel timeless and memorable where his rich Texas baritone moves through country guitar lines and sweeping piano progressions.

Before stepping fully into his own artistic voice, Jason began collaborating with songwriting coach Ross King, releasing a series of singles that helped define his direction as a writer and performer. That process eventually led him to producer Joel Rousseau, a partnership that would become central to the next chapter of his career and together, they created Jason’s debut full-length album Crooked Rivers.

Their creative relationship continued with the 2025 studio EP Under a Thumbnail Moon, which involved an ensemble of musicians that helped deepen Jason’s organic, roots-driven sound. Contributions from Nate Leath on fiddle, Scott Mulvahill on bass, Jacob Schrodt on drums, Don Eanes on piano and organs, alongside Joel’s electric guitar work and backing vocals all added to Jason’s original vision.

Now, Jason returns with “Gus Gus,” a brand new single released ahead of his planned return to Nashville in June to record his next album. Reuniting the full group from Under a Thumbnail Moon, “Gus Gus” also introduces a new dimension through Jason stepping behind the piano himself. Recorded at Dead Aunt Thelma’s in Portland with engineer Andy Jones, whom Jason connected with through the Portland Songwriters Guild, the single carries a context of transition; it’s his first release since relocating from Cheyenne and that feeling of movement echoes throughout the song’s atmosphere.

Opened by the bright flutter of elegant piano notes, Jason’s tender vocals glide in to form an intimate indie folk sound that flows with delicate melodies carrying poignant lyrics. Building with the soft taps of percussion and graceful stretches of string lines, the lilting rhythmic sway presents a truly alluring listening experience that’s memorable, enduring and utterly charming all at once. Its reflective mood and piano-driven arrangement suggest an artist becoming increasingly comfortable allowing subtlety to carry emotional impact.

Developing with intricately pattering drums and moments of stripped back bliss, “Gus Gus” sees Jason Lenyer Buchanan deliver a magical musical moment that’s impossible not to love. As he prepares to record his next full-length record, this talented signer-songwriter is set to open an exciting new chapter in his compelling artistic story and we can’t wait to see what it has in store.

Listen to Gus Gus below

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