Hailing from Chattanooga in Tennessee, Jason Lyles is an artist who blends multiple influences and musical styles to create his own brand of positive artistic works. With over two decades of experience, Lyles has been winning over listeners with his incredible sonic output across multiple singles, EPs and full-length records that showcase the depth and breadth of his musical talents.
Each release reveals an artist of extraordinary songwriting talent with the musicianship panache to bring his compositions to life in a spectacular way. Now, off the back of the success of his recent single “The Light,” he brings us his brand new single titled “Deflated,” a song that sees Jason distil his emotions processing the tragic loss of a beloved pet into a therapeutic expression of art.
Teaming up with longtime producer and collaborator Andrew Preavett, as well as violin virtuoso Stephanie Brooks at Breaker 17 Studio, Lyles delivers a dark and grunge-inspired rock anthem that’s built on poignant lyricism and bold instrumentation. Opened by crunchy guitar rhythms and leads riding the splash of drums, the burst of energy gives way to a grooving guitar riff of slick sliding notes and chokes before Jason’s voice threads engaging melodic lines above.
Rising with warm vocal layer harmonies, the chorus arrives to deliver an anthemic chorus full of catchy hooks before lead guitar tones usher in the next verse. Brimming with stunning vocal leads and backed by an enthralling arrangement of gritty guitars and punchy drums, the song flows from an intimate acoustic guitar-led moment to a lofty crescendo where all the instruments collide to create a rousing final dose of the song.
But it’s not just the music that tells the story of “Deflated.” Lyles once again showcases his creative vision with a visually stunning 2D stop-motion animation music video, created in collaboration with print artist Alex Birghenthal of Fox and Fish Printing. Through charming balloon characters and whimsical animal illustrations, the video uses metaphor and imagery to convey the profound themes of loss and resilience explored in the song.
With “Deflated” unfolds, Jason Lyles takes listeners on a cathartic journey, from the somber reflection of the lyrics to the uplifting sonic energy of the music itself. Delivered via deft performance and wrapped in impactful production, the new single sees Jason continue to go from strength to strength this year.
Commenting on the single, he shares, “This song is definitely the darkest thing I’ve done, but I hope others can find the release I did with it. Deflating is a metaphor for life slipping away from a living thing.”
Watch the music video for Deflated below
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