Every new release from Garrett Merk arrives with an ingrained sense of authenticity. As he’s proven throughout nearly his entire catalog thus far, being genuine is the best way to bring emotion, thoughts, and message to music, from songwriting to sonics. Attesting to such, Merk’s lyrics tend to read like a diary and less like a song, complete with the candid charm to stick around for a while. Today, the man himself is back on our pages with “AWOL” — in my opinion, one of Merk’s strongest tracks to date.
Produced by Shag, the sample-based stir of “AWOL” finds its stride in a soulful sense of melody. Relaxed yet sincere, the beat leaves just enough room for Merk to shift from verse to chorus with ease, and the Massachusetts-bred talent makes sure to oblige. All throughout “AWOL,” we hear a sense of broad introspection that ties in perfectly with the end of the year. Balancing this reflection with ambition for the future, Merk bends his impassioned vocals into a ride-around anthem of sorts, leaving fans with a perfect way to close out 2019 and welcome the new year.
Merk put his all into this one, so don’t sleep. Watch the music video below!
Directed by Frace Media
Produced by Shag
Mixed by Sparemonkey