These days, it seems as if we’re paddling upstream a river of uncertainty, doing our best doggy-paddle to stay afloat (or maybe that’s just me).

The relentlessness can feel overwhelming, but it’s in these moments when a song can become more than just a few chords strung together; a simple song has the power to transform into an emotionally-charged life raft that gets us through tough times. LA-based composer Jeff Cardoni (The Kominsky Method, Silicon Valley) has just released one such life raft with “Drawn to the Light,” the first track off of his upcoming EP Nuovo Futuro, which will be available for purchase and streaming on July 24th.

“I wanted to write a piece of music that would guide the listener away from the cacophony and chaos of our current world,” says Cardoni, describing his inspiration behind the new single. “I believe music can unite the human condition in the darkest times and lift the spirit towards better times ahead.”

“Drawn to the Light” is a minimalist’s dream, comprised of only electric guitars and a string quintet – two violas, two celli, and upright bass – playing in a lower tonality. The slow build throughout the 3-minute song is as delicate as it is beautiful. If you’re drawn to the mysticism of Sigur Rós (my Icelandic dream band), Explosions In The Sky, or Max Richter, you’ll find warmth in Cardoni’s similar sound.

If “Drawn to the Light” is any indication, then Nuovo Futuro will have a “less is more” purity to it. Sometimes the most beautiful things are the simplest.