In his latest release, "String Around My Finger," Portland’s own Jack Horton delivers a gut-punch of a ballad covered in velvet. This isn’t just another indie pop-country crossover, it’s a late-night talk with your past set to music.
Following the momentum of his previous single "Set Me Free," Horton leans deeper into the emotional vulnerability that sets him apart. With a piano-driven intro that feels like the start of the call of a siren, the song quickly builds into a layered, soul-searching narrative. Horton’s voice is gentle but weighted, carrying the ache of a man chasing his dreams while a ghost from his hometown lingers just behind him.
There’s a quiet brilliance in the simplicity of the track. Warm guitar lines and understated percussion give the song room to breathe, letting every lyric hit where it counts. The title says it all: this is about the invisible ties we carry, even when we’re miles away and moving forward.
"String Around My Finger" is a moment of pause in a fast-moving world. It’s that late-night drive with nowhere to go, a reminder that no matter how far you run, some feelings don’t let go easily.
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