Logan Metz greets the day with soul-stirring new single "Sunrise"

Logan Metz's way of introducing a song is striking. The American Midwest-based musician, writer, and composer leans fully into the art of atmosphere on his latest release, "Sunrise." The song feels less like a simple single and more like the opening scene of a movie.

Metz has long demonstrated his talent as a musician by working with Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real and Willie Nelson. But Sunrise feels more personal in a different way, more real and close. His songs, which easily move between jazz, rock, folk, and country, come together here in a natural way. The result is a soundscape that is rich in harmony but not showy, thanks to skillful chord changes that sound like a professional composer wrote them.

Metz's character-driven storytelling is what sets him apart. You can feel the presence of real people moving through the music, even if you don't quote a single line. There is a wry, observant humor beneath the surface, firmly rooted in the piano-led styles of Tom Waits, Randy Newman, and Leon Russell. Metz doesn't copy, he talks to that tradition, bringing his own Midwestern warmth and modern sensibility to the table.

"Sunrise" isn't just the start of a new day, it feels like a change in mood. The arrangement has life in it. The tunes stay. The voice in the story invites you to come closer instead of demanding your attention. It's deep without being too much, and it's smart without losing its heart. Logan Metz's "Sunrise" reminds us that sometimes the most powerful things are said softly, through music, character, and the promise of a new day.

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