Nashville-based indie folk singer-songwriter Philip Throssel offers a soft, sun-drenched meditation on love and the passage of time with his new single, “Brookings.” Writing from his lush upbringing, which included time spent in Bolivia and Northern California, Throssel creates a song that feels personal yet expansive, like a hushed conversation on the beach.
"Brookings" explores what it means to move to the coast and grow old with the love of your life, a subject that is both universal and deeply personal. Throssel’s multi-instrumentalist ability delights on every corner of the track, with delicate, twinkling guitar arpeggios, soft percussion, and ambient soundscapes that naturally frame his warm and emotive vocals. The outcome is a song that feels at once instinctual and nuanced, capturing the bittersweet beauty of everyday moments spent with someone you love.
What makes Throssel distinct is his ability to make the ordinary seem extraordinary. Whether in the simple vow to watch the sun set or the cozy consolations of shared routines, a line carries with it not just the weight of an entire life but also those melodies that survive long after we have otherwise stopped thinking about them. His production finds a way to let atmosphere coexist with closeness, allowing listeners to feel both the proximity of his storytelling and the broad sense of place he conjures up.
“Brookings” isn’t just a love song, it’s an introspective, heartwarming contemplation of the gentler rhythms and lasting connections that exist within life. For fans of indie folk, for anyone who admires music with deep emotional resonance, Philip Throssel reminds us that the most profound stories are often spun from the simplest moments.