Sometimes you don’t need that many words to capture a heavy emotion. On “Lightrope,” the latest single from Kansas City-based musician 1010benja, words swiftly sputter out alongside bombastic drums and tinny guitar glitches. Certain phrases make it to the surface: “It’s surreal,” “It feels for real,” “I’m going home.” It’s an intoxicating composition that captures the thrill of a return. It’s like coming back to your hometown after many years, recognizing the small, beautiful details that you thought you forgot years ago — a feeling both nostalgic and revitalizing.
