We feel like we hit the music listening lottery, as we had the amazing opportunity to check out the new single, “Choices”, from Maine songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer, Jon Chesbro. You can listen to “Choices” Here

In our opinion, Jon Chesbro, is one of the brightest rising artists in music today . Jon Chesbro, has a style and artistry that is all his own and it shines brilliantly on his latest masterpiece, “Choices”

The new single, a celestial slice of star-gazing alt-rock and psych-pop called “Choices”, hits the streams today, (Friday, May 30) While this new track is the start of a new era for Chesbro, with new singles to follow and a new album arriving later this year, it’s firmly rooted in the path that led him to this moment.   

“‘Choices’ is about looking back at what you’ve done, good or bad, and realizing what kind of person it made you,” Chesbro says. “It’s about realizing you’ve grown from those choices and are now a different person altogether. It’s a very self-reflective song, but its theme is universal and I think a lot of people will resonate with it.”

“Choices” has a little bit of a Beatles vibe , mixed in with a pinch of Elliott Smith. However, it is the one of a kind style and sound of Jon Chesbro, that makes “Choices” an absolutely beautiful musical composition.

A slow burn over three short minutes, “Choices” unfurls with reserved confidence and an innocent grandeur, hitting cruising altitude about three-quarters in, where it glides freely through space-rock and even some loose prog territories. It’s the sound of looking up at the night sky and seeing your life played back at you in the stars. 

I feel like ‘Choices’ has a perfect combination of etherealness and experimental acoustic rock that the album is going to have,” he admits. “I thought even though this isn’t the most single-friendly, it does capture the entirety of the project very well. Also I’m just impressed with myself when it comes to the songwriting with this song, as well as the production. It took a long time and I wanted to show what I was most proud of first.” 

Joining Chesbro on “Choices” and supplementing his vocals and guitar work are Robert Countie on bass; Akiba Davis on keyboards and organ; and Don Schweihofer on drums. The track was mixed and mastered by Erik von Geldern and recorded by Todd Harris, with production, recording, mixing, and mastering at Berlin Sound Studios in Berlin, Massachusetts. 

On “Choices”, Jon Chesbro, feels like an artist who is getting ready to soar . We can’t wait to see what happens next.