John Deering – “Gotta Get Away”

John Deering’s “Gotta Get Away” is one of those songs that hits at just the right moment. The emotional behind the concept, a father clinging to one last joyful moment with his daughter before war tears them apart, doesn’t feel like storytelling for effect, it feels lived-in, human, and heartbreakingly relevant.

Peter Anderson’s drumming is solid throughout, anchoring the track without overpowering it, and you can hear Ryan Smith’s influence in the song’s structure, keeping things from spiraling too far into abstraction. There’s a cool push-pull between Deering’s more experimental vocal moments and the underlying grit of the track.

The artwork nails the theme without over-explaining, a kid swinging from a cloud? That’s a whole mood, dreamlike, detached, and totally fitting. If you’re into music that’s personal without being self-indulgent, give this one a spin. And follow John Deering on social media to stay in the loop on what else he’s dropping in 2025.