Nick Byrne & Tom Symmonds collaborate on a soft, summer-ready single, “Solstice Sun”
On Solstice Sun, Nick Byrne and Tom Symmonds have bottled the bittersweet ache of changing seasons and set it to one of the year’s most quietly stunning soundscapes. Just released on June 20th — fittingly timed to the eve of the Summer Solstice — this track isn’t just a song, it’s a feeling. It drifts in softly, like the last light of a long summer evening, and lingers in your chest long after the final note fades.
Known for their knack for crafting tender, emotional pieces, Byrne and Symmonds feel entirely in sync here, delivering a track that captures both the nostalgia of seasons slipping away and the quiet hope of what’s to come. It’s a meditation on the passage of time, yet we felt that some of these lyrics are open ended as well to fit in your feelings.
The production is immaculate too, leaning into alternative pop textures with a foundation of understated bass and gently sampled percussion that pulse like a heartbeat beneath the surface. The fingerpicked guitar work adds a harp-like feel, particularly in the latter half where the song really opens up. The blend of organic instrumentation and subtle electronic elements feels seamless.
Vocally, these artists bring an understated warmth that’s deeply moving. The delivery is tender and reflective, never overreaching, allowing the emotional weight of the lyrics to land with subtle power.
The track’s ability to evoke warmth without veering into sentimentality is part of what makes it so special. It feels honest, as though both artists know the ache of endings but still choose to marvel at the glow of what’s left behind. It’s a song made for windows down drives through open fields, for 3 a.m. solitude, or for quiet reunions with old friends. As summer quickly approaches, it’s those late hot nights where this song is going to shine the brightest!
It’s a small, perfect moment of calm in an otherwise relentless world, and one that we can’t help but overwhelmingly recommend. You can listen in, follow along, and stay tuned for more by clicking those links below. Enjoy!
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