Ben Gage finds beauty in new single "Corner"

The traveling singer-songwriter Ben Gage's new single, "Corner," knows how to seize on life's ephemeral, private moments that might pass someone unseen while carrying the weight of something larger than life. It was inspired by a deceptively simple yet powerful sight, a homeless woman carefully picking flowers from a bush, and "Corner" is a touching meditation on resilience, beauty, and the human spirit.

From the first notes of the track, Gage's signature mix of blues, folk, and a raw sense of storytelling shines through. His smooth singing sails a steady acoustic groove that immediately draws you into his world. There's a warmth to his delivery, an authenticity that makes it feel as if you're sitting beside him as he unboxes the sentiments behind this song. The light touch of blues instrumentation adds just the right amount of grit, never too much, but it always felt like the burdens of the world hanging on the song's shoulders.

Lyrically, "Corner" contrasts struggle and beauty, hardship and hope. The woman in the song is not defined by her circumstances but by her small, tender act of arranging flowers and spotting light in the dark. It's a searing image that reverberates long. 

And with five releases scheduled this year ahead of a proper album in the fall, he's building something significant, a body of work that connects, resonates, and speaks to listeners' hearts. But as he moves from town to town, guitar in hand, his music finds its way to the ears of people who appreciate honest, soul-stirring storytelling.

If "Corner" indicates the future, Ben Gage is on his way to making a huge impact. The song reminds us that, even at your lowest, there's beauty to be found underneath the ugly stuff, if not even on the surface, and it just requires a closer look.

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