Josiah Soren and Shalom Little have released a song that is both intimate and epic with their new single, “Tears for Tissues.” An example of one of the heavier cuts on their record, Shalom Little’s interpretation explores themes of fragile masculinity, loneliness, and personal insecurities with an honesty that is impossible to escape. His lyrical openness is mirrored in the song’s imaginative instrumentation, which takes unexpected twists and turns that keep you locked in from the first note to the last.
What makes “Tears for Tissues” so gripping is that second dimension of experience. Despite the sleek full version, listeners can sink their teeth into a bare-bones rehearsal take that offers insight into the musicianship of Atlanta jazz greats Marquinn Mason, Jacob Hurlock, and Dallas Dawson. This interpretation allows for breathing room and focuses attention on gentle textures and the soft power of collaboration. The performance showcases the ethos of Atlanta music culture, a scene characterized by respect, freedom, and tolerance that pervades everything.
Little’s contemplative storytelling and Soren’s whimsical arrangements result in a sound that is both rooted and unbridled. The format also draws listeners into a world where jazz kisses down with modern openness, and every note and lyric seems so purposefully positioned to drive home the emotional weight of what’s being sung.
"Tears for Tissues" isn’t just a song, it’s an open invitation to experience music that is fearless in its honesty and adventurous with every note. Listeners of music that defies both the ear and the heart will find this single an absolute must.