After writing and recording, Solomon was restless enough to simply drop a live performance video online without fanfare. His entire life changed. Almost immediately after being released, the song had found a massive audience; his audience. The simple guitar melody and raw, in your face vocal performance resonated with people everywhere. “Life is chaos, love is pain,” Solomon sings. The chorus, which features Shannon Lay, is short but packs a mighty punch. “I think people are reacting to the sincerity and honesty. I’m just being myself,” Solomon speculates. Everything is algorithmically curated, and “Car Crash” feels like the exact opposite — a spur of the moment flash of brilliance. It’s vulnerable and you can hear the feelings Solomon works through as he sings. It’s a splash of cold water on a hot day.

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