Single Review: Free

2 a.m. Orchestra have been receiving accolades for their varied music for almost two decades and their live line-up changes just as frequently as the musical approach. At the heart of it all is singer, songwriter and composer David Kelley who started the project in the early hours of the night — hence the name.

Free is the latest offering from Kelley, a soft rock heart stirrer that washes over you like the third act reprise of a 90’s teen movie. The song involves a playful bass line and a chorus that gets you singing along even before the end of the first listen. Acoustic and electric guitars are panned expansively and create a dream-like atmosphere. Some nice harmonies send the song out and invite a replay.

This incarnation’s band line-up hasn’t been announced as of writing this article, and we don’t yet know how this single will relate to the larger body of work it belongs to. 2 a.m. Orchestra’s cult following will be waiting with bated breath to discover what form this band will take in the months to come.