Eternal Tone returns with a new single, “Here’s to Hoping.” The song is filled with a kind of hopeless optimism, if you will, faith and gratitude. Between Iziik’s falsetto and Martin’s playing, the song delivers an emotional message: even when life is hard, grit and a good attitude can get you through.
“Here’s to Hoping” is a song about doing what it takes to keep going, even when it’s hard. Eternal Tone and Iziik poured frustration over loss, depression, and life’s difficulties into a deeply soulful record that sounds gut-wrenching and empowering. Its emotional heft brings people into a musical space where they can “think, heal and hope.” Its message of buoyancy is clear: even in bad times, there’s a path forward.
The single has a contemporary R&B/hip hop sound with a swag that prompts comparisons to the late Mac Miller’s warm vibes. Ethan Martin’s music is a pretty full melody that gives the song a strong foundation, and the Audio Paradolia engineering ensures we hear everything and hear it with emotion. These are the kind of lyrics that give you chills, and combined with a soulful delivery and professional production, it’s fair to say that “Here’s to Hoping” is one of those momentous tracks in Eternal Tone's expanding catalogue.
Music by Eternal Tone has always been a beam of optimism in human lives; “Here’s to Hoping” is an extension. Iziik’s fervent delivery and an uplifting message of faith, thankfulness, and inner resilience render this album cut that was actually released as a single designed to uplift individuals currently battling through it. The message here is a musical one: hope and tenacity can turn even the most difficult experiences into avenues for growth and light.