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Indie singer-songwriter Jimi Somewhere plucks our heartstrings with his latest single, "Baby from Atlanta." The track is soaked in sweet sentimentality buoyed by heartfelt lyrics about falling in love and intoxicating, endorphin-rushing instrumentation that feels free and begs to be replayed over and over again.

A symphony of violins sets the stage before listeners are met with the high-pitched, warped vocals of the chorus. Then, the beat kicks in, and listeners are taken on a lively ride while Jimi Somewhere's vocals sweetly croon about a connection that could be something real. He sings, "If you got time to spare then I would / I save it / I know many people want what you can give/ Ma I just wanted you to know just how I feel," while swirling layers of piano, beats, and percussion dance underneath.

Amid the many dynamic sonic elements, the track switches gears by changing up the bass and beats. The wobbling synths and vocal effects lead listeners back into one last chorus with Jimi swooning over the titular "Baby from Atlanta." The track slowly strips back all its layers and ends with a beautiful piano ballad that sounds like the culmination of a coming-of-age film.

"Baby from Atlanta" is the first single from Jimi's upcoming EP, The Sailor. The tracks are meant to act as a guide for the next chapter of Jimi's world and life as he moves from his home in Norway to begin a new life in LA.

Listen to "Baby From Atlanta" below: