Matt Jones and the Bobs have shared an Americana folk rock tune entitled “You Stood Still”. The new single sparks the first musical release in years from this Virginia-based collective. The song is also shared alongside a music video highlighting the best places from the heartland.

“You Stood Still” is a heartfelt tribute to the ones we love who keep us feeling grounded, safe, cared for and important. Matt Jones shares, “It’s a still reminder that even when life spins out, the right person can hold you steady.” This narrative is even more so important and relevant now, especially in a divided America. The song reminds us to find solace and love in the ones closest to us.

The song features steady layered acoustic folk rock guitars, a melodic electric guitar solo and Matt Jones’ unique vocal hue. The track fuses folk, Americana, country and rock with a pop sensibility for an enticing listen sure to resonate with listeners around the world. Matt Jones has a knack for universal storytelling that still feels intimate. With “You Stood Still,” Matt Jones and the Bobs demonstrate a refined maturity in both songwriting and sound.

The track is shared with a music video that is quickly gaining steam, garnering listeners from around the world. The video shows Matt Jones performing with his acoustic guitar in a variety of picturesque locations, from the park to the harbor and even a rooftop with city views, the video takes viewers into his world and his local hangouts.

“You Stood Still” is a resonant return and a reminder that sometimes the most powerful songs are the ones that simply stand still and speak from the heart.

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