Every now and then, a song shows up that you don’t want to keep to yourself. Not because it’s rare or flashy, but because it feels right — like something your close people should hear too. GOODTWIN’s “Soak It Up” hit me exactly like that.
“Soak It Up” moves with intention. Nothing is hurried, nothing is overcrowded. The bass holds things steady, the wah-kissed guitars glide instead of showing off, and the saxophone slips in with that early-morning, half-lit kind of warmth. It feels comfortable without ever going slack — a hard balance to pull off, and one this track handles beautifully.
Everything pairs naturally. Gus’s voice sits right where it should: smooth, intimate, confident without pushing. There’s a generosity to the arrangement — each element leaves room for the others, like everyone agreed beforehand not to talk over each other. That makes the song feel communal, shared, almost domestic in the best way.
Lyrically, the song speaks directly to a very current pressure: the need to be useful, impressive, constantly switched on. Instead of fighting that anxiety head-on, “Soak It Up” gently redirects your attention back to the centre. Why it matters. What it’s for. It’s not a sermon — it’s a reminder whispered at the right volume.
And emotionally? This is one of those tracks that makes you want to text someone and say, you need to hear this. Not later. Now. It has that deep affection baked into it — the kind that comes from recognising something that aligns perfectly with your own tastes and values. Honestly, it feels tailor-made for my ears, and I mean that as the highest compliment.
About GOODTWIN:
Formed between friends in the living room of a tiny Victorian apartment in San Francisco, GOODTWIN blend soul, funk, classic rock, and indie pop into a sound that feels lived-in and lasting. The project is led by singer Gus (short for Augusta), who grew up in the Coachella Valley desert, raised on ’60s and ’70s records, and came to songwriting later in life — a creative shift sparked during the pandemic. Drawing loose inspiration from Her’s and Men I Trust, with lyricism that recalls Sade, GOODTWIN write often about time and its fleeting nature — but without dwelling. With “Soak It Up“, they lean fully into presence, offering a warm resistance to distraction.
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