Bobby Freemont Gets Vulnerable in ‘somewhere by a lake’

Bobby Freemont’s latest single, “Somewhere by a Lake,” is the kind of song that feels like a friend pulling up a chair just to talk. It’s personal without being precious, quiet without being forgettable—a delicate masterclass in restraint and emotional honesty. In a music landscape that often favors urgency and spectacle, Freemont dares to slow things down and let the listener breathe.

The track was born out of a deeply introspective period in 2018, and that weight of lived experience is woven into every measure. His lyrics don’t try to be clever—they try to be true. “I kept having these thoughts about moving far away from it all,” he admits. That admission becomes the heart of the song, pulsing through the mellow, almost meditative production that draws from soul, folk, and indie textures.

Freemont’s voice is the anchor. It’s soft, almost conversational, yet it carries a quiet gravity that makes you lean in closer. Paired with the subtle influence of Grammy-affiliated songwriter Nick Ferraro, the production never overwhelms the emotion—it supports it. Sparse keys, a gentle bassline, and warm reverb create a world you can step into, like the lake the song longs for.

What makes “Somewhere by a Lake” stand out is its complete lack of pretense. It’s a track that doesn’t need to prove anything. It just is—and that authenticity is magnetic. It sits comfortably in the same emotional space as artists like Sufjan Stevens, Ben Howard, or early Bon Iver, yet Freemont’s perspective remains distinct and quietly compelling.

As the third single from his forthcoming album The Death of Bobby Freemont, this track is more than a teaser—it’s a statement of artistic intent. If this is any indication of what’s to come, Bobby Freemont isn’t just releasing songs—he’s crafting an emotional roadmap. And it starts, beautifully, by a lake.

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