There’s a particular kind of magic that can only come from years of shared rhythms and stories, and Phoenix’s long-running alt-pop outfit WESLYNN lean into that deep-rooted chemistry on their new single ‘Love and Let Go’. This spectacular track is a polished, emotionally open offering that finds the band reimagining their signature style through shimmering synth textures, nostalgic reverbs, and lyrical clarity.
From the first notes, ‘Love and Let Go’ feels like a warm, late-night drive, projecting a blend of memory and movement. Jared Geyer’s vocals carry a quiet strength, riding a bed of atmospheric guitars and gently pulsing drums. There’s a sense of reflection in every phrase, a calmness with what it means to loosen your grip on love without bitterness.
WESLYNN’s influences are felt here, but never imitated. The track nods to the widescreen grandeur of Peter Gabriel and the textural hooks of The 1975, but roots itself in something more sensitive; likely thanks to the homegrown nature of the production. Recorded between Geyer’s Scottsdale living room and Greg Olin’s Phoenix studio, the track carries the clarity of a band deeply involved in every decision. You can hear the care in the mix: that crisp, gated snare echoing like it was beamed in from a lost ‘80s dream, and analogue warmth pulsing beneath sleek modern flourishes.
Perhaps what makes ‘Love and Let Go’ most compelling though, is how it captures the band at a creative crossroads. With Kevin Holmes now based in Dallas, the song is both a reunion and a reinvention; a remote collaboration that never feels disconnected. Instead, it plays like friends finding a new way to speak a shared language.
If ‘Love and Let Go’ is a signpost for where WESLYNN is headed, it’s one that promises even richer horizons. The single is both a love letter and a gentle release, wrapped in neon hues and anchored by heartfelt craft. For a band over a decade into their journey, WESLYNN sound more focused, and more themselves than ever.
