Today is a great day to share the newest single from Dayton, Ohio’s post-hardcore duo, Shelter & Sound, called “To The Middle.” The band is composed of songwriters Michael Coates and Shawn Bell, and this new track highlights the unique bond the two musicians have with each other. Coates shared:

This wasn’t meant to be somethin’ more” is exactly what I was trying to do with the lyrics and feel of To the Middle. It’s not anthemic, it’s not a single, it’s warm, it’s familiar and it’s a vibe. When we were creating the instrumental it reminded me of a time, before digital connections, socials and phones tied us together at every waking hour. When there was a thrill of driving around a night, with your people or person. No money for gas, no idea where the next turn would take you, and that deep seeded feeling of content when you were sitting across from someone where just sharing the same air to breathe was an exchange worth more than any words. In truthfulness this song romanticizes connection and friendship over anything else. It’s a reflection to the friends I love dearly, and the composition is intentionally. This is a song to be shared sitting next to your greatest loves, your ride or die, going to some destination together specific or trying to escape any place altogether.

If you’re enjoying the single, please consider streaming the band’s music here.