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If you’re looking for a refreshing antidote to a summer heavy with heatwaves and humidity, let aron! bring just the right amount of whimsy to your life. Raised in Charlotte, North Carolina, the 23-year-old singer-songwriter and jazz-pop virtuoso blends bossa nova, jazz, and pop, and his music feels like it was made for slow mornings, open windows, and falling hopelessly in love.
aron!’s debut album Too Close For Running is set for release on September 18, through Verve Records — don’t miss it!
Top bites
Not For A Lack Of Trying
Shiny Stockings
Macramé feat. Mei Semones
Why these three?
Not For A Lack Of Trying
The latest single from his upcoming debut album, Not For A Lack of Trying, opens as a breezy lo-fi pop track driven by upbeat drums before easing into a lush, jazzy arrangement. Bright and sun-drenched on the surface, the track sets up a striking contrast with lyrics grounded in self-criticism and the quiet struggle toward self-acceptance.
Shiny Stockings
Laced with gorgeous violin arrangements throughout, Shiny Stockings is a heartwarming track that strikes a sweet balance between upbeat energy and serene calm. It perfectly captures the rush of developing a crush—the moment they first catch your eye, the strings swell to life.
Macramé
A perfect meeting of minds, Macramé blends aron!’s raw, emotional lyricism with Mei Semones’ soft Japanese vocals and intricate guitar work. Wrapped in a cozy warmth reminiscent of a Pixar film score, it’s a track that feels instantly comforting from start to finish.
You’ll like this artist if you like…
…Jack Jackson, Laufey, Rex the Orange County.
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i gotta add a bonus track to this one -- oops i'm cheating :P please also check out foolsong by aron!
will check him out <33