Evan Henry has returned with "Spring," a new single that fits its title well. After the jazz-rock bounce of parts of his first release, this track comes across as a softer continuation of the same artist rather than a reset.
That is a good position for him to be in, as Henry already seemed to have a firm idea of what his music could be when he debuted two years ago.
Henry first teased the song by posting an image of a cherry blossom tree on social media on April 25th, then followed it with snippets on May 1st and May 8th. Both snippets confirmed a May 15th release, while a cover art reveal on May 13th gave the single one last push before arrival.
Evan Henry keeps building from Mr. Optimist
Henry's 2024 EP Mr. Optimist was a wide-ranging debut, pulling from rock, classical, jazz, funk, blues, and soul. In his interview with AudioPhix, Henry discussed that mixture, along with his love for older music like Frank Sinatra and the Beatles, and newer artists like Finneas and Laufey.
Since then, Henry has kept a steady but understated presence. He released an acoustic version of the Mr. Optimist title track to YouTube on September 14th, 2024, followed by a cover of the Beatles' "I've Just Seen a Face" on November 14th. He then shared a cover of Finneas' "Little Window" on February 10th, 2025.
Those releases help explain the shape of "Spring," as the acoustic take on Mr. Optimist shows how Henry’s songs can hold up when stripped back. Meanwhile, the Beatles and Finneas covers pointed toward two sides of his taste: classic pop craft and modern, intimate songwriting.
A small but confident step forward
The new song, like Mr. Optimist, is a wide streaming release rather than only a YouTube upload. That gives it a different weight from the covers and acoustic video performances. It feels like Henry’s next official step, not just a small piece of content between larger projects.
"Spring" follows a light and patient structure, orienting itself around a guitar and drums with soft strings. Harmonies overlay the main voice as it travels through the strophic form song of appreciating nature, ending with a refrain of "I just wanna stay" and a beautiful instrumental piano outro accompanied by chirping birds.
This pleasant, well-timed single keeps his momentum alive and adds another strong piece to his growing catalog. It might not be the biggest swing of Henry's young career, but it doesn't need to be. For those who heard the promise in Mr. Optimist, this is a welcome sign that Henry is still moving in the right direction.
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