Ben Rankin faces the ache of doubt on new single 'With You'

There’s a particular kind of silence that creeps into a relationship when suspicion takes root. And on 'With You', Canberra songwriter Ben Rankin steps directly into that uneasy space, delivering a track that aches with vulnerability while still carrying the emotional charge of modern alternative rock.

Taken from his forthcoming fifth album 'In Memoriam', 'With You' reveals a different shade of his artistic palette. Where much of the record leans into grit and intensity, this single slows the pulse just enough to let the emotional weight settle. Guitars swell and retreat with a measured urgency, creating a backdrop that feels intimate rather than explosive.

The song circles the uncomfortable territory of mistrust: the late-night questions, the gnawing doubt, and the internal debate over whether to speak up or stay silent. He invites us into the mind of someone wrestling with their own insecurity and longing for reassurance. By the closing moments, there’s a sense of release as the protagonist chooses to voice what’s been building inside, and that act alone becomes the emotional climax.

Vocally, Ben Rankin strikes a compelling balance between restraint and rawness. His delivery carries a subtle rasp that adds texture without tipping into melodrama. You can hear the internal struggle in the way he phrases certain lines, as if each word has been weighed before being set free.

As the third glimpse into 'In Memoriam', 'With You' stands as the emotional counterpoint to the album’s more forceful tracks. It’s reflective without losing its edge, and tender without becoming fragile. For those drawn to alternative rock that isn’t afraid to explore the messy complexities of love and doubt, Ben Rankin’s latest offering hits with quiet force.