Zach Collester’s Till I’m Free is a raw indie folk meditation that strips away pretense.
The track weaves introspective lyrics with country-tinged acoustics, creating an intimate portrait of someone grappling with identity and personal growth.
Through his gravelly vocals and minimalist production, Collester explores the universal struggle of becoming.
The song’s strength lies in its honest admissions – from midnight ocean-gazing to confronting past versions of ourselves.
His finger-picked guitar work provides a haunting backdrop to lines like “Oh I have died plenty in my mind,” letting each word sink in with weight and purpose.
While the verse-chorus-verse structure might seem straightforward, it’s Collester’s lyrical authenticity that sets this track apart.
He manages to capture that peculiar mix of hope and resignation we all know too well, wrapped in a sound that sits somewhere between Jason Isbell’s storytelling and early Bon Iver’s intimacy.