Nick Cody & The Heartache return with their third appearance on this platform, and this time, they bring something profoundly moving. “This Is Love,” featuring the enchanting Calverly Community Choir, is a delicate yet powerful exploration of love’s elusive nature. Released on February 14, and written by longtime collaborator and Heartache member Towse, the song serves as the first glimpse into their upcoming album, “This Is Love & Heartache,” set for release on April 11, 2025, via Green Eyed Records.
From the very first note, “This Is Love” invites us into a world of quiet contemplation. The song opens with a warm, shimmering guitar, each chord ringing with a gentle clarity. There’s an air of anticipation as the instrumentation patiently unfolds—soft, atmospheric keys settle in like a quiet sigh, and a subtle, brushed rhythm stirs beneath, creating a sense of longing even before a word is sung. Then, Nick Cody’s voice enters—earnest, seasoned, and rich with emotion, carrying the weight of the song’s central question: Oh, what is love? Can it be defined? Is it in our minds?
The Calverly Community Choir’s presence is nothing short of divine. Their backing hums weave through the song like a whisper of the past, an echo of love’s countless interpretations. When they rise to join Cody in the chorus, it’s as if the song itself swells with the vastness of human connection—intimate yet universal. Their harmonies don’t overpower; instead, they embrace, gently lifting the track to something almost sacred.
The production leans into an alternative/indie aesthetic, subtle yet intentional. The arrangement is spacious, allowing each element to breathe—Cody’s vocal phrasing is unhurried, the instrumentation is tender, and the choir’s harmonies feel like a warm embrace. There’s an understated elegance to it all, a sense that the song doesn’t seek to define love but to revel in its mystery.
Nick Cody & The Heartache have long been purveyors of depth and authenticity. Following the blues-infused storytelling of “That Gal” and the introspective melancholy of “Nobody’s Baby Now,” “This Is Love” emerges as a luminous meditation on love’s boundless nature. It is a song that doesn’t just ask a question—it stays in it, letting the you decide for yourself. And in doing so, it feels timeless
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