Monterey’s own Todd Siff has crafted the kind of single that feels like a much-needed exhale in a world that rarely slows down. “Keep Dreaming”, the title track from his upcoming album due this July, is a beautifully sincere, effortlessly melodic reminder to hold onto hope — and it might be one of the most quietly affecting songs you’ll hear this summer. With his warm, easygoing vocals and a sound that gracefully bridges folk, pop, and mellow rock, Siff proves once again that you don’t need to shout to be heard.

Produced by Matt Johns, the single is a masterclass in restraint and atmosphere. The arrangement is deceptively simple: acoustic guitar carries the weight of the verses, a gentle percussion pulse keeps things moving forward, and tasteful swells of ambient keys and subtle electric lines give the song an ethereal glow. It’s clear Siff and Johns weren’t chasing trends here — this is timeless, classic songwriting with just enough modern polish to feel fresh.

Lyrically, “Keep Dreaming” does exactly what its title promises. Inspired by Siff’s own reflections on resilience, setbacks, and the ever-complicated human experience of chasing something better, it’s a track that feels both personal and universally understood. There’s no forced sentimentality here; instead, Siff writes in a plainspoken, heartfelt way that makes you feel like he’s talking to you across a campfire or a porch swing at sunset. It’s optimistic without being naive, and that’s no small feat.

We recently sat down with Todd for a wide-ranging conversation (above) about his process and the making of the upcoming album, and it’s clear that “Keep Dreaming” is the heartbeat of this new chapter for him. He spoke about pulling influences from Coldplay’s wide-eyed sincerity, Damien Rice’s raw emotionality, and Kacey Musgraves’ reflective lyricism, crafting a record designed to feel like a conversation between friends. The title track, he shared, came from a particularly tough season, and writing it felt like a letter to his future self — one that anyone listening can easily adopt as their own.

“Keep Dreaming” isn’t trying to reinvent the wheel — and that’s precisely why it works so well. It’s a reminder of the power of earnest, thoughtfully constructed songwriting in an era of overproduced gloss. It meets you where you are, lifts you up a little, and leaves you better than it found you.

With this single, Todd Siff makes it clear he’s not just a songwriter worth listening to — he’s one worth believing in. If the rest of his forthcoming album carries the same heart and craftsmanship as “Keep Dreaming”, we’re in for something genuinely special this summer.

We’re so excited for the upcoming record, but in the meantime, we urge everyone out there to give our conversation a listen, to check out the song, and of course to stay tuned for more by following along!

Listen to “Keep Dreaming”

Like what you read? Follow our social media and playlist for the latest in independent music:

Todd Siff delivers a gentle anthem of Hope with “Keep Dreaming” - Interview