Chicago-born US R&B singer-songwriter, producer and musician Summer Payton has returned with her stunning new single, “Mouth Dry”.
With a penchant for music, and her father a musician in the church, Summer was surrounded by music from a young age; quickly picking up skills such as learning to play the piano by ear. As a means to cope with childhood struggles, her pain led her to pick up a pen and take to songwriting; with this later progressing to musical composition and then to New York University Tisch School of the Arts – where she continued to craft and develop her artistry.
Gifted as a writer, vocalist and performer; “Mouth Dry” is the latest example of her talents. With a soft R&B-led instrumental combined with an addictive guitar beat running throughout; the track’s stripped back nature offers the perfect backdrop for Summer’s exquisite vocals to be the stand-out feature.
‘‘‘Mouth Dry’” is an exploration of a long-distance relationship. A metaphor for an expression of loss, speechlessness, hopelessness”, explains Summer.
Following her time at Tisch School of the Arts, Summer has since performed in multiple cities across the world, including Chicago, New York and Berlin. Following the recent release of “Mouth Dry”, she is now turning her attention towards the completion of her debut EP, entitled “The Golden Hour” which is set for release on her golden birthday, December 25th.
“Mouth Dry” is out now.
