Michael Pos has long built his career on the strength of dualities from the precision of his classical training against the rawness of lived experience. On his new single, “You” (released on August 21st, 2025), those dualities don’t just coexist, they dance, intertwine, and ultimately reveal a songwriter who has never sounded more sure of himself.

At its core, “You” is a love letter to connection. Not the surface-level kind, but the enduring kind, the sort that feels worn in and comfortable. It’s intimate, tender, but never fragile. There’s an assurance in Pos’s vocal delivery like a sense that the words he’s singing have been lived.

Musically, the song is deceptively simple, but that’s precisely where its magic lies. The acoustic guitar anchors the arrangement, while the light jazz swing of the rhythm section keeps the track upbeat without drawing too attention to itself. The drum snare and subtle ride cymbal act like a pulse, present enough to propel the track forward, but never overbearing. It’s the kind of restraint that’s tough to manage, but absolutely nailed in this context.

Pos’s vocal performance is strikingly confident as well! He sings with an understated authority. The way he uses his vocals are plain smart as they’re soft enough to sound confessional, but with just enough lift in key moments to really bring the emotion. Floating around his lead are backing harmonies that feel less like another singer and more like an aura.

It lives in that rarefied space where folk, blues, and soul brush against one another, blending into Pos’s signature “Eclectic Roots Groove” sound. It could have been recorded in the ’70s alongside James Taylor or Bill Withers, or it could have been cut last week in a modern studio, and that’s the point.

By the time the final chords fade, what lingers isn’t just melody, it’s atmosphere. “You” leaves behind a sense of calm, a reminder of how good it feels to be understood. That’s no small feat in an era where most singles aim for immediacy, for viral sparks rather than long term endurance.

On this song, he proves that his gift isn’t just in blending genres, but in distilling them into something that feels both fresh and familiar, modern and timeless. Like everything else he’s made, we overwhelmingly urge you take a moment to dive right in! You can listen up, follow along, and stay tuned for plenty more by clicking those links below.

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Michael Pos unveils a timeless intimacy on feel good single, “You”