JukeBox County wonder what’s around the bend in their thoughtful and hopeful new single Can You See It? — showcasing today on Tinnitist.
What if a song could slip through time, bridging past and present, reality and imagination? With their latest single, JukeBox County — the brainchild of musician and mental health advocate Rich Tyo — invites listeners on a mesmerizing sonic journey where mystery, healing and the unknown collide.
Rooted in folk storytelling but stretching into the surreal, Can You See It? Is the first chapter in an unfolding immersive narrative. Inspired by a man who attempted to use JukeBox County’s previous track Wormhole as a guide to slip through time, this new single attempts to bring him back, weaving a tale of connection, resilience and hope. The song’s ethereal lyrics capture the tension between the seen and the unseen, the tangible and the mysterious:
“Can you see it?
Can you touch it?
Can you tell me
What’s around the bend
And how much did we spend?”
Sonically, Can You See It? invites comparison to artists like Iron & Wine, Fleet Foxes and The Barr Brothers — melding intricate acoustic instrumentation with atmospheric production. The track was brought to life with the help of a stellar lineup of musicians, including Hugh Christopher Brown (keys), Sarah McDermott (backing vocals), Pete Bowers (drums), Winston Vinh (bass), Kevin Bowers (lead guitar), Rocky Roberts (lap steel) and Jason Mercer (12-string acoustic).
“This song was a wakeup call,” says Tyo. “It was inspired by the deep healing and transformation I’ve seen in people navigating psychedelic experiences. I’ve witnessed the loss of hope, and I wanted to create something that could play a small role in rekindling that spark.”
Beyond its hypnotic melodies, Can You See It? serves as the opening scene in a larger mythos. As the story unfolds, JukeBox County’s music will chart the journey of a man trapped in a wormhole, his consciousness slipping into the 1890s as a notorious outlaw, Old Slick Sam, crosses into our present world. Through song and community, Tyo hopes to rally listeners to help bridge time, bring lost souls home, and offer a path to redemption.
Set against a backdrop of folk, psychedelia, and cosmic storytelling, Can You See It? is both an invitation and an experience — a musical odyssey that beckons listeners to step beyond the veil and into a universe where time, space and human connection intertwine.
Check out Can You See It? above, hear more from JukeBox County below, and set your sights on their website, Facebook and Instagram.
