There’s something quintessentially cosmic about Chris Thomas & The Merrymakers’ brand new single “WhoYouAre (Stardust),” but it’s not just the title. This indie rock gem shines with the glow of a late-night drive and the grime of a band that remembers where it comes from but is unafraid to grow.
Debuting today, “WhoYouAre (Stardust)” is the sort of song you didn’t realize you were missing until it folded around you. You can hear it from the first strum of the guitar, that sense of invitation of opening the door into a memory you haven’t even lived yet. The walk on this track is between relatively brooding and anthemic, with a textured guitar-driven arrangement and a smooth vocal delivery between honest and effortlessly cool.
Chris Thomas takes charge with a voice that politely doesn’t demand attention but commands it. There’s something sincere in his tone, a groundedness that draws the listener in rather than pushing away. On “WhoYouAre (Stardust),” his presentation is of someone who’s been through the fire and returned to tell their story, a voice raised in encouragement and challenging others to know themselves better. The lyrics are a reminder that maybe the things that make you feel out of place are what make you shine.