Ben Rankin takes a very personal approach to confronting the ghosts of the past with his new single “Rewind”. The sound is intimate, sprawling. The song was recorded in Rankin’s home studio and has a comfortable, authentic feel that invites listeners into his inner world. It feels like one of those heart-to-heart conversations with a friend late at night, unvarnished and open, yet full of musical depth.
This song is the second single from his fifth album, In Memoriam, which is set to drop on February 27. On “Rewind,” Rankin collaborates with Machine on a Break, a rapper from Canberra. Machine’s guest vocals and intricate synth arrangements make the track feel more introspective. The combination of Rankin’s raw storytelling and the subtle but intriguing electronic textures works seamlessly.
“Rewind” explores the hardships of relationships and the ongoing journey of self-discovery. The song embraces that openness, turning personal reflection into something universal. Rankin’s songs are precise but flow, and in capturing the tension between regret and hope with a quiet force that sticks with you long past the end of the song.
The song blends careful instrumentation and contemporary production details, allowing each vocal and synth layer to breathe. It’s evidence of Rankin’s growing self-assurance as an artist, someone prepared to experiment while remaining truthful.
“Rewind” is a song not just about single-mindedness but also about a bit of wisdom to slow down, reflect, and confront the things that make us who we are. Ben Rankin has once again demonstrated that with Fiction Planes, he’s an important voice in Australian music, a voice not strictly afraid to look into the dark and see what beauty might be lurking there.
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