Somewhere In Between’s latest single: ‘Lay Your Head On Me’ - A beacon of warmth in an otherwise restless and uncertain world…
- I'm Not From London
- Aug 17
- 2 min read
The Canadian-American husband-and-wife duo, Deena Robertson and Austin Bisnow, have built their reputation on creating indie folk that is both intimate and cinematic, and this release marks their most refined step yet.
From the opening bars, there’s a sense of ease — a gentleness that immediately recalls the tenderness of Thom Yorke’s quieter moments, the soulful ache of Tom Odell, and the hushed connection of Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova. Yet the song remains distinctly their own, rooted in the rich tradition of indie folk as pioneered by the likes of The Lumineers, Head and the Heart, and Bon Iver.
The arrangement is deceptively simple: delicate acoustic guitar textures woven with understated percussion and emotive vocal harmonies. But the production carries a sense of cinematic scope, allowing each lyric to bloom in the air as if suspended in light. The chorus – imploring a loved one to simply rest their head – has the qualities of both a lullaby and an anthem, carrying enough emotional weight to soothe and to inspire simultaneously. It is this balance between the delicate and the grand that makes the track so compelling.
At its heart lies a deeply personal story. Early in their relationship, Deena and Austin made a vow not to retreat in times of pain, but instead to lean into the gesture they coined “H.O.C. – Head On Chest.” This song, they share, is “a love letter to that promise and a testament to kindness to one another.” That sentiment resonates strongly in their delivery; the performance feels less like a studio recording and more like an act of intimacy overheard.
The track also reflects the duo’s broader ethos of thoughtful, intentional living. Just as their In Between Coffee project was born out of a desire for balance, their music finds itself “somewhere in between” emotional vulnerability and uplifting resilience. With nearly three million global streams and a growing international following, Somewhere In Between are more than just another folk act — they are, as the press notes suggest, a movement rooted in authenticity. ‘Lay Your Head On Me’ is not simply a single; it is an invitation to pause, to rest, and to rediscover softness in a world that too often demands hardness.
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