If you’re struggling to get through the remnants of the working week, Reuben Koops has the perfect remedy. The gentle acoustic guitar and deceptively simple melody of his new track “Oblivious” is so satisfying and soothing.
This single marks somewhat of a departure for Reuben. His guitar and vocals are still front and centre, but there’s a little more production on this one than we normally hear.
“This was a fun one to work on. It had a strong personality before production; after working with Jack [McClaine] it went to another level sonically that I’m really happy with,” Reuben said. “I love the beats that Jack framed around the acoustic and vocal. Ben Edgar (Angus & Julia Stone, Passenger) played the stunning guitar parts; they add so much vibe. The heavier production on this track is eluding to where I see my sound heading in the future.”
It ushers in a fresh new chapter for Reuben, but the song has actually been around for some time, just waiting for the right moment.
“This track is another one I’ve had with me for quite a while. It’s about losing someone or something important to you. Maybe someone or something you knew wouldn’t last forever, but when that time comes, it’s always harder than you expect,” Reuben explained.
As for what’s to come, Reuben says “more music is my plan. There are many more songs to come and I’m excited to be in the mode of making and releasing music again. I’m hoping to continue being productive and purposeful in releasing more singles this year.”
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