Ben Gregory’s latest track, ‘manifest*’ is a transcendent example of alt-rock. He manages to craft something that bridges the gap between innocent introspection and anthemic beauty, supported by a melancholic music video set in Berlin. Like the video, his music is able to make bold, seamless switches between light and dark imagery. He says that the track “is about feeling fated to certain situations and lacking control over your own position in life. It looks towards a potential future that is desired but unlikely, focused on a partner and an imagined future family.” Alongside this new single, Ben Gregory has announced the details of his emotional, multi-faceted debut album, episode, which is due for release on April 7th, 2023. -Dan Peeke.