The new single by Toby Mobbs, “Let Go,” is a beautiful daydreaming escapade, quickly escaping the noise of everyday life. The second single for his upcoming album, In Between The Words, continues to showcase the more dreamlike nature of Mobbs’ music. “Let Go” juxtaposes much of the guitar-heavy tracks. It feels relatively placid, a four-minute voyage through reverb-drenched vocals and subtle yet infectious melodies. The ethereal quality of the song is quite calming while remaining intriguing—it’s easy to hit that repeat button and get lost in this tranquil embrace.
For those thinking about the backing vocals, they give another dimension to the track and will make a more prominent feature on the whole album. The audio quality promised from ‘In Between The Words’ is set very early in this track. Toby Mobbs is a master with words, marrying deep reflection with sweet vocal tones so inviting simultaneously. By day, Mobbs resides in his hometown of Albury, NSW, working as a librarian; by night, he continues to work on his passion for musicianship. His live performances are riddled with dynamic and rhythmic guitar work, giving the listener an insight into his soul.
When not in Albury, Mobbs is on the road, calling touring Australia home. The constant motion sees him crossing paths with a new audience daily. He’s a hardworking, independent musician giving every ounce of commitment to the craft on the road. Having opened for Thirsty Merc, Josh Pyke, and Winterbourne, Mobbs is versatile and a strong supporter on stage. But in the studio, Mobbs finally steps out of the solo artist stereotype. His recordings present a very peculiar vision of his music genres, mixing both pop and folk and other ingredients into the mixture. “Let Go” is a perfect example of this, giving insight into the depth and varied nature of his full-length album.
With “Let Go,” Toby Mobbs allows listeners to pause, reflect, and even find solace in the soothing waves of sound that lap over their ears. It’s a track that somehow resonates deeply within oneself, both calming and stirring emotions with its delicate balance of sound and silence. If this single is anything to go by, In Between The Words will be an album that will not be able to be ignored, offering more of Mobbs’ typical mixture of introspective storytelling and melodic charm.
You can listen to ‘Let Go’ below: