Jake Huffman sounds like he already knows the hook you need, and Giving It a Try lands with the kind of confidence that makes it feel like a fresh arrival, not a slow-burn maybe. A clean, big-hearted chorus gives it instant replay value.
Guitars snap bright and forward, the drums hit with tidy punch, and the vocal sits right up front with just enough grit to keep it human. The mix stays open, so every chorus lifts a little higher than the last.
For a late-afternoon drive, a desk reset, or a windows-down run to nowhere, this track fits the moment without asking for permission. The mood is restless, optimistic, and easy to keep on repeat.