Cain Kerner is back with “Long Way Home,” a new single that’s a sun-bleached, psych-pop jam like an open-window drive to nowhere but here. Widely recognized for his unconventional sound and deep-seated passion for mental health advocacy, Cain draws on dreamy melodies, groove-heavy basslines, and euphoric rhythms to deliver a track that is not only wholesome but wholeheartedly addicting.
“Long Way Home” takes you on a hypnotic haze of warm synths and rolling percussion. This sound evokes the kaleidoscopic Atoms for Peace-era Tame Impala but has its own charm all Cain’s. His breezy but emotive vocals float effortlessly over the dazzling production like every lyric is an intimate secret exchanged between best friends.
The heart of “Long Way Home” is its steady, pulsing, utterly danceable rhythm. A chunky, groove-driven bassline keeps the song grounded, as playful guitar licks and silky synths float around it, fashioning a backdrop that feels precisely like stretching out a perfect moment for just a bit longer. Cain’s knack for marrying nostalgia with contemporary indie sensibilities lends “Long Way Home” a sense of both timelessness and refreshing newness.
“At its heart, “Long Way Home” is about loving someone’s company so much you don’t care if you took the long route home,” Cain shares. And it’s that sentiment you hear in every note, pure, simple joy encased in an irresistible melody. Whether zooming under neon city lights or swaying in your bedroom with headphones, “Long Way Home” is the song you want to linger in for a little longer.