A captivating indie tune that hears the artist express his appreciation for the special people who helped him along his unique journey.

Multi-talented Zachary Campos is a San Jose, California MC, singer, and songwriter. His latest release is the indie folk EP The Castle, which is inspired by Franz Kafka’s novel of the same name. The EP features the track “Finale,” which holds special meaning for the artist. Campos notes, “‘Finale’ is the swan song that marks me retiring from making music under my real name, Zachary Campos. My plan is to become an author, focus on being a dad to my baby girl who will be here come fall 2024, and make music under a different name in the future.” He adds, “The song is about expressing gratitude for the people in your life who support you on your path. It’s a thank you, a meditation, and a moment of love for my family and all that they’ve done for me throughout my life to support me not only as an artist but as a man.” The tune is also accompanied by an official music video.

With an ear-pleasing backdrop of melodic ukulele, “Finale” provides the perfect simple and sweet complement to Zachary Campos’s emotional personal reflection. Lyrics like “This is the grand finale, my soul is flying freely, I kept on going, I kept on flowing” and “Here to end the show, I’ve really gotta go” offer a heartfelt message to those who’ve provided the artist with their love and support. Fueled by its rich, soulful vocals and a truly touching narrative, Zachary Campos says goodbye with a captivating indie tune that expresses his appreciation for the special people who helped him along his unique journey. So press play and bid farewell with “Finale.”

Shari Hirsch

Chicago based writer and creative. Fan of 80’s horror, fancy coffee drinks, and late night drives.