Excelling in both soaring rock heights and folk-set ruminations, “Lingering” is the latest from North Carolina-based artist Cameron Stenger. The track serves as the lead single from Stenger’s forthcoming album, Lighter, out this summer. It’s an apt, affecting introduction to an album thematically centered on loss and transformation. “Lingering” reflects on how the comforts of old habits can hinder the drive for change, despite a palpable yearning for it — all complemented by a stellar production that evokes shades of Wilco.

The production evolves quickly and artfully, with steady acoustic ruminations giving way to vibrant guitar twangs — culminating in a delightful folk-rock immersion, enriched by Stenger’s introspective vocals. “It’s just occurred to me, I’m my own worst enemy, living life like an epitaph,” he sings. The subsequent “who have I become?” questioning blooms into a dual-vocal spell, offering reassurance: “it’s all right when you lose it.” The lyrics poignantly portray a personal push-and-pull — caught between reckoning with the past and daring to believe in what’s ahead — while still expressing hope. “Lingering” stands as an enveloping, heartfelt success from Cameron Stenger. We’re certainly anticipating the release of Lighter.

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This and other tracks featured this month can be streamed on the updating Obscure Sound’s ‘Emerging Singles’ Spotify playlist.

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