Fear and conflict can tear apart communities, and we need compassion now more than ever. Havilah Rand tackles this tension on "Blood and Oil," a soulful, horn-driven single about the aftermath of greed and violence, and the strength that comes from unity.
The song is about choosing love when the world is trying to tear you apart. Rand sees conflict as a human problem we all have a responsibility to solve. The song's simple emotional arc is built on the repeated plea to hold onto love, supporting its conviction that connection is the antidote to animosity.
It blends acoustic and electric guitars, organ, bass, drums, and percussion. There are a lot of horns, trumpets, trombones, and flugelhorns. Rand performs vocals and acoustic guitar, while Chris Littlefield contributes to the brass. The mix gives the song its soul. "Blood and Oil" was engineered by Michael Thomas Connolly and Bill Simpkins, with Simpkins handling the mix, and Rachel Field mastered it. The release is a meditative prelude to the project and is the third single from her upcoming album "Mountains," set to release in Summer 2027. Rand's song is about compassion and asks you to think about what can happen when people come together.
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