Chris Bullinger keeps things simple, soulful and stripped-down on his new single and lyric video Shine — showcasing today on Tinnitist.
The latest preview of the Nashville singer-songwriter and guitarist’s upcoming album Waitin’ To Be Seen Part 2, due March 13, this roots gem is guaranteed to melt your winter deep-freeze blues. Slow-moving, easygoing and laid-back, Shine beams in straight from Bullinger’s comfort zone to yours — without toting any baggage or bells and whisltes.
Indeed, some songs don’t need elaborate production or radio-friendly polish to make an impact — and Shine is one of them. This straightforward, unfussy track leans on the raw essentials: Bullinger’s gravelly voice, a sauntering beat, and a melody that feels like it’s been around forever. With its effortless, back-to-basics charm, it’s the kind of song you imagine being played in a garage somewhere, long after the world has gone quiet. That’s by design. “I told my band I wanted Shine to sound like it was recorded at 2 a.m. in a garage during the 1970s,” Bullinger explains.
But don’t mistake simple for shallow. Lyrically, Shine is full of weight, grappling with the idea that sometimes, we have to go through the dark to appreciate the light. It’s a theme that runs through much of Waitin’ To Be Seen Part 2, an album that continues the introspective storytelling Bullinger has built his reputation on. The lyric video for the song sets the stage for a full video in April, that will follow a series of performers stepping into their own personal spotlight. For those who like their music with a bit of grit and a lot of heart, Shine is a treat — unvarnished, unfiltered, and unafraid to sit in the quiet moments. And in an age of overproduced everything, that makes it stand out.
Bullinger is a poet, singer-songwriter, and relentless observer of the human condition. His music, characterized by its depth of emotion and literary finesse, has garnered critical acclaim and a dedicated global audience. With a career that spans over a decade, Chris’s work explores the themes of truth, empathy, and the rhythm of life, proving time and again that his voice is one that resonates with the core of human experience. With five critically acclaimed albums to his name, Chris has touched the hearts of listeners worldwide, amassing a dedicated following eager for his next revelation.
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