It is not uncommon for artists to cover personal problems like addiction in their music. Yet, the quality of such music often depends on the level of honesty and style of introspection they take on to deal with touchy themes through music.
Based on “Surrender,” the lead single from his upcoming album Greater Than, (late October 2022), this is exactly the theme the Orange County singer-songwriter wants to take on through music.
Listening to the single, you get the impression that he doesn’t hold back on anything, either telling the story or expressing his emotions.
Of course, such an approach can turn out to be quite tricky, but it seems that it worked out well for Churchill, both in the personal and musical sense.
“Amidst a bunch of changes and trials in my personal life, the studio was a refuge and safe place for me to process all that was happening. I was able to explore difficult feelings, reflect on my current circumstances, and digest painful experiences,” tells Churchill.
“Surrender” is about addiction being the result of untreated trauma. “Each day is the same, I wake up in pain, and repeat what I fear with no resolution.”
The latter words seem to really get Churchill’s message through “Surrender.” Hopefully, the upcoming album will do the same.
