Following his debut, ten-track project Birthday Boy earlier this year, NYC-based indie artist Aaron Taos is back today with brand new track “Higher”.

Talking himself out of an existential crisis, the guitar-led track arrives as a galvanising anthem for all those working two jobs, late nights round the clock, or against the grain to achieve their dreams.

“‘Higher’ is a song about not letting yourself get down. It’s a reminder to keep your head up and grind through the hard times. Whatever it is that is holding you back – job, relationships, money – a positive outlook and good work ethic will help you get to the other side,” Taos explains. “Personally, I was going through a rough patch when I wrote this one and it helped motivate me to get up off my ass and do something about it…”

Listen to the track below, and catch the rising singer perform at his upcoming show at Brooklyn’s Baby’s All Right on 21 August.