A beautiful and delicate blend of indie-pop, folk, and ambient textures, ‘Ring Road’ is the spellbinding new single from China-born, Chicago-based singer/songwriter Haotian. Inviting listeners to imagine a spontaneous drive out of the city, free from the constraints of the present, ‘Ring Road’ just slows life down for a moment and allows for introspection and reflection.
Inspired by his grandmother’s story and the idea of crafting the perfect track for the open road, Haotian collaborated with musicians from all over the world to bring ‘Ring Road’ to life. This diversity of musical influences creates a rich, warm, and multi-layered listening experience while still preserving a personal and intimate sound. Just perfect!
Perhaps the standout feature of ‘Ring Road’ is Haotian’s vocal performance: exposed, dynamic, and deeply genuine, it’s a show of heartfelt intensity. It also gives us a glimpse of what ‘Story of the Leaves’, his upcoming album, might have to offer.
Scheduled for release on the 6th of next month, that’s a record we at Mesmerized are majorly looking forward to hearing. Haotian is a true artist in every sense of the word, and I believe he’s about to deliver a work of true depth and artistry.
Serious tune alert! Enjoy ‘Ring Road’ on Spotify now:
