There’s a soft confidence humming beneath Social Gravy’s latest release ‘These Are The Times’, a track that leans away from the band’s riff-heavy roots and into something more tender and more intentional. It’s a surprising shift for the Los Angeles-based duo known for their grittier cuts, but here, Brad Kohn and Vee Bordukov reveal they’re just as comfortable crafting heart-on-sleeve pop-rock as they are dealing in distortion.
Lyrically, ‘These Are The Times’ reads like an open letter to a partner who anchors and electrifies in equal measure. Kohn sings of connection as a series of quiet, transformative moments; “You put the wind in my sails, I lean into your glory.” These aren’t the declarations of youth, they’re the reflections of someone who’s lived, lost, and landed on love with eyes wide open.
Musically, the track avoids overproduction in favour of a clear, melodic structure that allows the sentiment to take centre stage. There’s warmth in every chord, restraint in the rhythm section, and a beautiful sincerity. The chorus lands with repeated affirmations, “These are the times”, as a grounding force, like someone reminding themselves not to miss the moment.
It’s this simplicity, this emotional directness, that makes ‘These Are The Times’ resonate. Social Gravy are crafting something honest. In an era of posturing and over-engineered feelings, that kind of rawness might be the most rebellious thing of all.
