Brand new single from John Deering

Recently stepping forward as a solo artist, Minneapolis-bsed John Deering has been patiently forming his own musical vision. For over three decades, he quietly wrote songs in the background of a busy life filled with career, marriage and fatherhood where the melodies and lyrics kept coming, even if they were never fully realised or shared. That smouldering devotion finally came to fruition in recent years, when he began recording the songs that had waited years to be heard.

His official debut arrived in March with “Strip Mall Jesus,” an edgy, garage rock-tinged anthem tracked almost entirely in his basement studio. Nicknamed “The Shudio” by his daughters, the space has become the nucleus of his creative world, the place where long-dormant songs have found new life. The debut introduced listeners to a sound shaped by both nostalgia, offering music that could only come from someone who’s lived a few seasons and still has plenty to say.

He quickly followed that introduction with “Groove, Groove, Groove,” a brighter and more soulful cut that showcased his range. Still recorded in the same modest basement setting, the track revealed his ability to pivot stylistically while his third outing “Gotta Get Away” expanded his sonic output further via an art rock style indie outing.

Now, with his fourth release, John delivers “Slow Dance,” a single that draws on influences from classic acts like the Rolling Stones and the Beatles, as well as the heavier tones of 90s bands such as Nirvana and Pearl Jam. Framing the perspective of a woman simply craving the intimacy of a slow dance, it’s a song about connection, desire and the small human gestures that carry outsized emotional context.

Brought to life with Peter Anderson’s drumming and bass guitar from Ryan Smith, John’s soulful melodies and storytelling lyrics glide above the upbeat indie rock arrangement. Set up by the bounce of bright key tones and guitar strums, the rustle of drums and piquant touch of synth forms an engaging arrangement as John’s expressive voice enters to cast lively hooks above to form a charming jam that’s guaranteed to put a smile on your face.

Perfectly capturing his knack for filtering retro influences into a modern sound, “Slow Dance” once again delivers another compelling taste of John Deering’s catchy and truly delightful musical world. These are songs that could have been released years ago, yet their arrival now feels perfectly placed, proving that his decades of quiet creation was preparation for sharing a stellar musical offering that’s sure to strike a chord with listeners everywhere.

Listen to Slow Dance below

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