Connor Douglas Ferguson's new single, "Taste of His Spit," is a gripping moment of raw emotion, and he lays his heart bare in it, which is released today. Ferguson's music is known for its deep dive and beheaded style of storytelling, and this latest release is no exception, with a daring and unfiltered reflection on love, self, and the insistent struggle to achieve your musical dreams.
Written after a brief but intensely personal relationship, "Taste of His Spit" chronicles Ferguson's emotional coming of age after moving to Los Angeles. There, he met an older, balding, world-worn artist, a fellow surrounded with just a taste of glacier and haze who reflected the wisdom and weariness of life in the city. Their dalliance was brief, but it proved influential, informing the song's raw honesty and melancholic beauty.
Throughout, Ferguson's trademark poetic lyricism and emotive delivery create a narrative as personal as it is universal. "Taste of His Spit" minimalistic instrumentation puts his beating heart of a voice at the forefront, drawing you deep into his experience's gravity. Every drop of the notes contains longing, disillusionment, and a soft kind of resilience, a testament to the sacrifices made in pursuing artistry and authenticity.
"It's Taste of His Spit" is a reckoning. It's about love, but it's also about survival and how to navigate a world that is as seductive as it is ruthless. With this, Ferguson reestablishes himself as one of indie folk's most interesting voices, willing to tell the stories that must be said.