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Indie, New Music, Singer/Songwriter

Mason Summit ’Round January’

23-year-old singer-songwriter Mason Summit has released his new single, “‘Round January”. The track is Summit’s first release since 2018’s critically-acclaimed protest song, “Thoughts & Prayers.’Round January’ was engineered by Jim Doyle at Doyle Audio, and features Jim Doyle on drums and tambourine with Harrison Whitford on slide guitar.

’Round January’ is an emotive, sweet little ditty that drifts delicately on mellow, soft instrumentation as Mason Summit showcases his vulnerable progressive musicianship. Warm acoustic guitar strums through the verses while the lamenting slide guitar and steady beat create a beautiful melancholic texture. The track gradually builds into a passionate chorus as Summit slips into his honeyed falsetto. With its dreamy woefulness and subtle instrumental intricacies Summit creates a lulling pool of hopeful-hued melancholia to submerge ourselves in on a dull January day. 

 About the track Summit Says:  “I wrote the song in Sean Holt’s songwriting class at USC. The prompt was to write a song for our eighth-grade selves. My father died in January of 2008, so it’s always been a difficult month for me. My goal with ‘‘Round January’ was to write a hopeful song while still acknowledging how hard it can be to stay positive. The song especially resonates with those who experience Seasonal Affective Disorder in the fall and winter months.“

Stream ’Round January’ below 


Author : Danu

Alt- Pop, Dream Pop, Indie, Indie Dream Rock, Indie Pop, indie rock, New Music

Mason Summit ‘Stick It Out’

21-year-old Los Angeles Songwriter Mason Summit has finished his Homemade Fourth Album ‘Summer Cold’ which is set for release on January 19th, 2018. The lead single ‘Stick It Out’ has been released today. The album follows 2016’s acclaimed ‘Gunpowder Tracks’. In contrast with his previous efforts, which featured ensembles of some of LA’s finest musicians, Summit engineered, mixed, & performed most of Summer Cold himself at home.

‘Stick It Out’ is a light laid back track that oozes bright luminous tones. Summit’s smooth raspy vocals add warmth and a soothing quality. Golden zesty guitar lines sparkle throughout the track giving a sun kissed glow while the elastic bass injections teamed with the punchy drums add depth and flexibility. With swirling soundscapes between the melty melody and blissful instrumentation it’s a luscious slap of positivity and determination. The melody is hazy, dreamy and insanely catchy while the instrumentation floats and bounces around the striking lyrics. With 60’s psychedelic hints and a euphoric atmosphere this track is a charming little ditty that will give a boost on those tough days.

When asked about the track Summit said: “I wrote the oldest song on the record, ‘Stick It Out,’ in August of 2015, right before starting a gap year to apply to schools and finish my last album. The year off was a rough time, emotionally — I was going through a breakup and most of my friends were away at school. But it also turned out to be pretty productive from a creative standpoint.”

Summit is embarking on his first-ever tour of the California coast, along with fellow student and collaborator Irene Greene, in December you can catch him live at:

12/15 The Bistro – Hayward 12/16 Armadillo Music – Davis 12/17 Make-Out Room – San Francisco 12/18 Morro Bay Wine Seller – Morro Bay 12/19 Bang the Drum Brewery – San Luis Obispo

Stream ‘Stick It Out’ below