Forrest Hill’s new single “Flow Like A River” is a heartfelt blend of nostalgic rock energy and meditative reflection. With its haunting guitars, passionate vocals, and introspective lyrics, the track delivers a powerful message about emotional clarity and resilience.
Hill’s career began in Boston as frontman for funk-rock band Judy’s Tiny Head, and after a decade-long break to pursue academic studies, he reemerged with a more introspective sound shaped by years of meditation and self-inquiry. Since 2017, he’s released six solo albums, exploring themes of healing, love, and personal journey.
“Flow Like A River” is steeped in that same thoughtful spirit. The lyrics are grounded in vulnerability and hard-won wisdom, and delivered with a psychedelic edge that recalls 80s rock ballads. The guitar work is especially notable and atmospheric, it creates an emotional landscape that mirrors the song’s plea to not “let the poison flow like a river into your heart.”
The arrangement pulses with quiet urgency. A solid drumline and dynamic bass carry the song forward, while the synth adds a slight, unexpected twist that gives it depth without overcomplicating the sound. Hill’s voice, expressive and haunting, guiding you like a steady hand through moments of doubt and surrender.
The track is written after a 7-day silent meditation retreat and produced with longtime collaborator J. Christopher Thomas, offering a feel that’s both personal and universal. The song chorus keeps echoing like a healing ritual.
With “Flow Like A River,” Forrest Hill delivers a moving and musically rich reflection on navigating pain, loss, and uncertainty in a chaotic world. It’s a reminder to stay present and to guard the heart without shutting it down.
Listen to “Flow Like A River” now!
And keep an eye out for Hill’s full album Beyond the Veil, dropping July 11, 2025
