Henry Aberson's "Wouldn't You Know" captures the unexpected turns of love

On his new single "Wouldn't You Know," the lauded drummer/producer Henry Aberson takes us on a heartfelt and longing musical journey. Rooted in neo-soul but blossoming with echoes of classic R&B and jazz, the piano, the track feels like a late-night conversation between your heart and memories that you thought were buried.

With help from Nariah Taylor (vocals) and Korey Keys (keys), Aberson builds a soundscape that's equal parts polished and raw. Nariah's voice slides gracefully along the track, like silk, fragile yet capable of carrying the emotional weight of the lyrics with breathtaking authenticity. Meanwhile, Korey's keys anchor the mood with warmth and subtlety, which makes the track feel cozy and lived-in.

Aberson's drumming is never showy, but his consistently felt rhythmic touch is the heartbeat of the record. There's a pulse in the groove that feels like a reflection of the feelings the song itself is exploring, that low, insistent sensation with a nasty habit of returning just when you thought it had cleared. It's that emotional pivot, when memories and openness surprise you, that grants "Wouldn't You Know" its resonant power.

Aberson says, "This song came from a place of real reflection. "It's about those unexpected emotional turns, when you think you're done feeling something for someone, and then, wouldn't you know, there it is again." It's the quote that sets the tone for the entire record. It's a moment of emotional accounting. Aberson isn't averse to staying in the complexity of feeling, and that's what keeps his music consistently arresting.

With its lush and organic production, stacked musicianship, and rich vocal textures, "Wouldn't You Know" is a beautiful extension of Aberson's evolution as an independent artist who knows how to let rhythm do the talking. It's soul music for people who have lived, loved, lost, and are still figuring out what any of that means. Out on all major platforms, "Wouldn't You Know" is one of those songs that doesn't leave your head as a reminder that right when you believe you're moving on, the heart places its own beat.

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