"Dream Chaser" is a love story drenched in nakedness, in the rawness of a person trying to cling to hope and a person he might not be able to get a real grip on. The song's heartbeat resides in its insistent craving to hold on, be seen, and keep believing. It nails that familiar split second when you don't know whether you should continue to run toward someone or let go, and your heart doesn't get the memo.
A native of Tulsa, Oklahoma, now holed up in the Texas Panhandle, Tosh boasts a true DIY sensibility that is as real as his lyrics. Austin recorded every track in his home studio, most often after navigating college classes and work, and the music carries the emotional honesty that only comes from real life. "Dream Chaser" is no different. It's not just a song but a peek into a young artist's aching, dreaming, hoping soul.
With a sound that blends sleek indie-pop sensibilities with melodies that are both fresh and comfortingly familiar, the song falls somewhere between melancholy and optimism. It's gentle but not fragile, tender but not soft. There is emotional turmoil but also the silent courage to choose to love despite a moment of doubt.
Austin Tosh is bringing his lyrical and melodic path to the world. "Dream Chaser" is a promising introduction to an act that knows how to make you feel seen, especially when you're in your own head at 2 a.m. For anyone who's ever pursued something or someone with all their might, "Dream Chaser" is your soundtrack. It is honest, raw, and beautifully human.
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