The most profound artistic statements often begin as private gestures. For the artist known as A Progress(untitled), his new two-song single started as an intimate gift for his wife—a raw, one-take recording of Bush’s “Glycerine” played on acoustic guitar. It was her conviction that the recording was too powerful to keep private that convinced him to share it with the world. This act of spousal encouragement blossomed into a complete project, a dual offering that explores the many layers of committed love, from tender cover to deeply personal original.
The single unfolds as a deliberate narrative. The A-side, “Glycerine,” retains the heartfelt vulnerability of its origins while being subtly elevated with the artist’s own production touches—gentle backing vocals and droning synths that deepen the song’s melancholic, romantic mood. This is followed by the original track, “Merge,” a song that captures the seismic shift of finding one’s soulmate—the instant recognition of a person who becomes your home and inspires you to be better.
True to the project’s deeply personal nature, A Progress(untitled) embedded breathtakingly intimate details into the music. The most poignant of these is the inclusion of his children’s fetal heartbeats, sampled from the womb, which form the rhythmic pulse at the introduction of “Merge.” This choice transforms the song from a simple declaration into a living archive of a family’s genesis, a sonic heirloom that grounds its romantic theme in the reality of a shared future.
The entire release is a testament to DIY artistry. A Progress(untitled) served as the sole creator, handling every aspect from production and engineering to playing every instrument and singing every note. This complete authorial control ensures a cohesive and authentic vision, resulting in what he describes as “electronic rock”—a sound that balances a heavy, melancholic atmosphere with a soft, romantic core.
The artist encourages listeners to experience the two tracks as a complete piece, a short story in two chapters. With a new release already in the works for late this year and a promise that “this is just the beginning,” A Progress(untitled) is building a catalog that favors emotional depth over fleeting trends, offering a sincere and immersive look into a life built on love.
Stream the new single here: https://open.spotify.com/album/7J5G4iVBNmyKda3tfqanSt
