Jesea Lee has shared a new single, “A Good Place to Stay,” off his forthcoming debut EP Sleepspent. Lee presents a more carefree sound than in his first single, “TV Glow,” and infectious instrumentals evoke a summer vibe. However, Lee–guitarist of now-defunct punk band One Days Notice–said he almost took the track in a different sonic direction:
This song started out on acoustic (as most of my music does) and I initially thought it was going to have more of a folk vibe to it. Then that beautiful production wizard Joel Grant got his hands on it and really gave it some pizzazz. When that first synth line comes in, it’s almost reminiscent of Motion City Soundtrack (one of my all-time favorite bands). The lyrics are simply about taking the time to enjoy your current situation, whatever that may be. Sometimes you get so eager to move on to the next step or phase in your life that you forget to enjoy the ride and live in the moment.
All proceeds from Sleepspent, out July 14, will benefit the American Cancer Society. Pre-order the EP on iTunes or Bandcamp and get an instant download of “TV Glow.”
