Joshua James comes in with “In the Middle” like needs a little weather report for the heart. It sounds new, sharp, and oddly necessary, the kind of song that makes a quiet morning feel like it has a plot.
The track leans on plainspoken acoustic strumming, a warm low end, and a voice that sits close enough to catch every crack and breath. The production stays uncluttered, letting the melody glow while the edges stay a little raw.
Put this on while you wait out another gray afternoon, or while the coffee cools and the inbox sulks. It fits the moment without trying too hard, which is exactly the move right now.
