If today needed a theme song, this one would be it. Salt Ashes strips everything back in her newest single “10 + 2” revealing a raw and deeply personal side of herself. Gone are the electronic beats she’s known for, what remains is just her voice, gentle acoustic guitar and soft strings, creating a space that feels quiet, warm and incredibly touching. You can hear the love and loss in every word and the emotion is real, it doesn’t feel crafted for effect, but rather poured straight from the heart.
As a father, this song touched me in a way I didn’t expect. It made me stop, think, and cry. It reminded me of lovers I’ve lost and made me feel connected to something deeply personal and universal. Salt Ashes’s voice is pure and expressive and the production allows every lyric to land with honesty. This is a beautiful piece of music and I genuinely can’t wait to hear what she does next. One thing’s for sure, I’ll be keeping this one on repeat for the rest of this day.
