With the mighty “Alternate Route,” Matt Brown and the AINARA bring us a poignant anthem, a thoughtful nod to the oft-winding roads we take. Released through SoulFam, this compelling single fuses profound melodies with raw self-reflection, urging listeners to examine their journey and find the courage to shift their course when needed.
Matt Brown’s signature touch is evident from the moment the song starts. A multi-instrumentalist musician, producer, and social activist, he constructs a sound that feels intimate yet lives on a grand scale. He glides over velvety vocals that, when complemented by AINARA’s emotion-laden delivery, create a perfect push-and-pull, a distillation of the essence of high stakes in life.
“Alternate Route” is a mirror that reflects our shared struggles, those moments that find us at a split in the road, wondering whether to press on or forge a different path. It’s a song that raises complex questions and invites listeners to sit in the discomfort of transformation. The maze of a bustling city sprawls a hard-won metaphor for feeling lost and wanting to find clarity.
The production is slick but has depth, displaying the skillful work of Matt Brown, a bassist, pianist, and loop artist. His instrumental decisions accentuate the song’s introspective nature, and AINARA’s mournful delivery lets each lyric hit home.
Add in a world that often venerates certainty, and “Alternate Route” serves as a reminder that when faced with a split in the road, sometimes the best way forward is by veering off course. Using music, AINARA and Matt Brown have opened up a necessary dialogue with the power to make us rethink, readjust, and afford to take a different path when needed.
Connect with Matt Brown on Instagram – @mattbrown.music
Connect with AINARA on Instagram – @theainaramusic
