Jeeves takes aim at toxic masculinity in his new single Where Did All The Good Men Go? — showcasing today on Tinnitist.
The Indian-American singer-songwriter’s deeply personal new single — the first release from his upcoming debut album Now Or Never — is a poignant meditation penned in 2017 in the wake of the #MeToo movement and brought to life by an ensemble of world-class musicians.
With a sound that blends the lyrical intimacy of Ed Sheeran and the sonic sophistication of John Mayer — wrapped in what Jeeves describes as a “brown sugar finish” — the California-born artist channels vulnerability, soul, and emotional depth in this moving release.
“Where Did All The Good Men Go? is a song that’s eight years in the making,” Jeeves notes. “I almost didn’t release it because I was afraid of its vulnerability and honesty. But I healed parts of myself through its writing — and I hope it does the same for others.
“Written during a moment of cultural reckoning, it asks the burning question: Are good men the rule or the exception? The track is a cry of longing for positive male figures and the emotional space they once occupied — or should have. Music has the power to heal. This song captures the grief and yearning to see positive male role models, especially if you’ve grown up without them.”
Recorded in Nashville, the single was produced by Grammy-nominated guitarist Charles Myers (Yebba), and features Aaron Sterling, drummer for John Mayer. It also boasts a stirring string arrangement by Shaan Ramaprasad, whose credits include A.R. Rahman, Cher, 21 Savage, The Jonas Brothers and Chance the Rapper.
Jeeves performed the track live in Los Angeles at Hotel Café, where he debuted as part of a new wave of South Asian voices reshaping the American singer-songwriter tradition. A jazz version of the song was also recorded live in New York City, featuring Joe Block, Felix Moseholm and Jongkuk Kim.
Jeeves, whose name is rooted in the Sanskrit word “जीव”, meaning life, is an international artist whose career spans Los Angeles, New York, Nashville, London and Stockholm. Inspired by artists like Jon Bellion, Lizzy McAlpine and Father John Misty, Jeeves recorded his debut EP Live at Cove City Sound Studios in New York — a bold one-take-per-song project featuring saxophonist Richie Cannata (Billy Joel, Beach Boys).
With each release, Jeeves invites listeners into his world — one where courage, hope, love, and joy serve as antidotes to cultural disconnection. Now or Never, Jeeves’ 14-track LP slated for release this year, will deliver music that invites us to feel more, fear less, and come alive
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