Elephant Moon – “Where Were You”

Anders Dal has crafted something really beautiful with his debut single under the Elephant Moon name. “Where Were You” hits you like a gentle wave, starting with just his voice and guitar before slowly building into this dreamy, atmospheric piece that feels like it’s floating somewhere between your bedroom and outer space.

The song moves at its own pace, never rushing, letting each element breathe. That open G tuning gives the guitar this warm, open sound that pairs perfectly with the drifting lap steel courtesy of Moogie Johnson. There’s something about the way the minimal piano and analog synths creep in that makes the whole thing feel like you’re sinking into a comfortable haze.

The production is spot-on too, mixed by David Villanueva with this perfect balance that lets everything sit exactly where it needs to be. It’s the kind of track that rewards close listening but also works beautifully as background music for late-night thinking. Make sure to follow Elephant Moon on social media to catch what comes next from this promising project.