There’s a certain kind of honesty that only comes from years on the road, countless stages, and a lifetime of stories—and The Rising Shine Project’s latest release, “Again And Again,” wears that honesty front and center. Led by songwriter, guitarist, and vocalist Henry Stoll, the track feels less like a performance and more like a conversation you didn’t know you needed to have.
Henry has been a fixture in the New York and Pennsylvania music scenes for decades, and that depth of experience seeps into every line of “Again And Again.” Built from a deeply personal story about a doomed relationship with a self-destructive partner, the song widens its lens to explore self-doubt and destructive cycles that many listeners will recognize in their own lives. It’s intimate without being insular, personal without ever feeling exclusive.
Musically, the track reflects Henry’s wide-ranging influences, pulling from rock, blues, folk, and soul to support its emotional weight. The songwriting is thoughtful and empathetic, shaped by the kind of insight that only comes from years of connecting with live audiences. Even with the use of modern technology in the creative process, the song remains grounded and human—proof that, as Henry believes, it’s the artist, not the tools, that gives music its soul.
“Again And Again” stands as a strong example of The Rising Shine Project’s core philosophy: music as a mirror. Rather than asking listeners to focus on Henry’s story, the song invites them to hear their own reflected back, offering understanding, connection, and a quiet sense of solidarity.
‘Again And Again’ is a soulful, lived-in reflection on self-doubt and destructive cycles
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