Ross Learmonth finds love with stirring new single "Opposites"

South African singer-songwriter Ross Learmonth carves out his solo identity with an emotional song, "Opposites." The single is a striking progression between pop-rock and energetic vocal nuance.

"Opposites" invites listeners into a world of connection by contradiction. It's a song that sticks around entertaining in its verses. Ross Learmonth notes the inspiration for the track comes from the dynamics of his parent's relationship and echoes of his own. "Opposites" attract and bring out all sorts of unexpected things in one another. That push and pull that tension and tenderness gives "Opposites" its emotional punch.

The single marks another step for Ross Learmonth, a journey he's embarked upon since parting ways with the front lines of Prime Circle. Reuniting with Rusti Rossouw and Tristan Carmichael, the U.K.-based production pair who helped him conjure the sounds of his previous hits "Honey" and "Because of You," Ross Learmonth serves clean, old, but not overproduced notes. The arrangement lets the story breathe, vibing with melodies, gentle guitar lines, and a chorus that all but begs for a singalong.

"Opposites" is already making waves on air and streaming charts in South Africa, for good reason. It's a song that feels personal yet universal, a sign of Ross Learmonth's continuing development as a solo artist and storyteller. It is the type of song that makes you stop. It's an anthem for love, a love letter of human connection, and it may be Ross Learmonth's most compelling release yet.