The core of Perren’s newly released third album, “The Spot,” is a soothing, entrancing reflection on creation, teamwork, and being present, embodying the warmth, ease, and profound human connection shared by three musicians experiencing transcendence in a chilly garage in upstate New York.
The most remarkable moments can occur in front of no one, so who cares? Just pursue your passion.
There’s a sense of tranquility that envelops you as “The Spot” starts. The guitars move gently like wind chimes in slow motion, with Jonah Yoshonis’ voice harmonizing perfectly with the lead melody, intertwining as if they were one drifting thought. Perren’s music is serene and mesmerizing, functioning as both meditation and mantra. He doesn’t demand your attention; instead, he envelops you in warmth, reminiscent of sunlight streaming through dust.
Waking up in an unfamiliar space
Now I can accept
What deserves a place in my memory
And what to forget
The title track from Perren’s recently released album, “The Spot” (released August 8 via Callback Projects), emphasizes both the process and the presence, serving as an impressive introduction to an artist and record deserving of attention.
“’The Spot’ is the song about making the album,” explains Yoshonis. “It’s about being in an unfamiliar environment yet finding connections. It’s about achieving the perfect balance between sounds, words, and emotions: That’s the spot.” The song originated in a cold garage in upstate New York, where Yoshonis, Mike Dvorscak (Birdwing), and Evan Marré (Russell the Leaf) spent eight days shifting instruments, recording live, and learning to trust their instincts instead of precision. You can hear that relaxed vibe in every note—the way each instrument resonates, how every chord feels like a venture into the unknown.
The outcome is a gentle form of alchemy: Three musicians pursuing stillness and unexpectedly finding transcendence. “’The Spot’ is simply a few people jamming in a cold garage,” reflects Yoshonis. “That’s what it’s all about. Music can transform into so many things, but nothing compares to just playing together.” This feeling radiates throughout the track. It’s “music about music”—a tribute to the essence of creation, documented in real time. You can almost sense the space around them, the hum of the amplifier, the gentle shake of a snare drum.
As the song progresses, the lyrics echo that sensation of arrival: “Waking up in a new place / by now, I am able to embrace / what deserves memory space / and what to erase.” It’s introspection without self-pity, representing someone learning the art of letting go. And when Yoshonis utters, “That’s the spot,” it feels like an exhalation—the moment when everything comes together. “The Spot,” he states, “reflects how music can exist without expectations or intentions, other than the joy of playing with others.”
A series of events beyond my understanding
Led me to this small town
I hope it turns out well
Does this sound right to you?
Is it angry?
Maybe a little confused?
That’s the spot
There’s a sense of humility and joy in that. After years of making music solo, Yoshonis allows collaboration to take charge here, resulting in an experience that feels alive, immediate, and profoundly human.
“While other songs on the album touch on loss, grief, and overcoming apathy,” he shares, “the title track serves as an appendix or a behind-the-scenes glance at the album—because it’s the song about the album. It’s music about music.”
And that’s precisely what makes it unique: “The Spot” captures a moment of genuine creativity that cannot be fabricated or rushed, only experienced.
With its calming repetition and soft revelations, “The Spot” serves as both a mindset and an invitation. It calls you to breathe, to pause, and to remember why we create art in the first place: for connection, joy, and the love of the process.
Russell told me,
“Listen closely, here’s a clue—
Stand in this spot,
I promise you it’s great.
Angles are just right for the stereos to resonate—
That’s the spot.”
“The Spot” feels like the serenity that follows chaos—a tribute to creation, collaboration, and the beauty of being present. Perren transforms process into poetry and stillness into sound—a heartfelt celebration of friendship, flow, and artistic trust. As he steps into this new chapter, Jonah Yoshonis reminds us that the finest music doesn’t pursue perfection; it exists in the moments. And this one, undoubtedly, hits the spot.
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At the core of his newly released third album, Perren's "The Spot" serves as a soothing, hypnotic reflection on creativity, teamwork, and mindfulness, embodying the intimacy, ease, and profound human bond of three musicians experiencing transcendence together in a chilly garage in upstate New York.
