There’s a sound that never gets old. It’s the sound of keen observations—things we all but might not realize—wrapped in chords that lead right to the soul. It’s the sound of someone speaking up by singing out, and it gives your heart reassurance. This sound comes in many forms. With Brandon Santini‘s new album, Which Way Do We Go?, is the stage that lies underneath the performance of each track. The songs are all unique, yet they share a bond of power derived from the personal. After a verse, the realization arrives that if there’s a voice you trust in the world of (fill in the date, 2025), it’s the voice of Brandon Santini.

The album establishes Brandon Santini as a Memphis blues artist from the start. You know it when you hear it: the impending rain, on the storied roads, traveled by the melancholic hero, and the faith that the cadence of the walk will help make sense of it all, as long as the harmonic leads the way. From that foundation, with each song, Santini builds a thoroughly satisfying album. His inventiveness grows, leading the listener on a personal journey that is as relatable as it is elaborate. Each musician plays with precision, subtlety, and passion.