Wheels Stop’ by Eddie Cohn, released on 21st February 2025, is a soulful track bringing a contemplative monologue and the beats of grunge as well as pop music.
This song is an introspective journey for the singer where he sheds light upon living a more decisive and conscious life, he documents the journey of bidding goodbye to things and people that hold him back or don't add any value to his life to grow and as mentioned to live a more intentional life, that aligns with his values; is the crux of the story behind Cohn's song. He states that this song really allowed him to write in a whole new headspace and was a breakthrough, vocally, for him.
As for the inspiration in terms of beats and drums, Cohn was heavily influenced by several bands of the grunge era of the '90s, ‘80s as well as pop music.
The concept of this song not only amalgamates a mix of genres, musically speaking but also shares a thoughtful story of personal growth and realizations. With the power of technology, Cohn managed to collaborate with talents like Jake Reed, Dan Lutz, Phil Peterson, Brett Farkas, and Kevin Penner. The recording process is just as unique as the song in question, taking place in different locations such as Pasadena and Seattle. Take a hit yourself into this masterpiece:
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