aron! has released a new single, 'Call When You Can', featuring dodie, offering a glimpse into his upcoming debut album, 'Too Close For Running'. This duet showcases aron!'s unique blend of jazz-influenced pop, exploring the challenges of maintaining relationships across distance and differing schedules. The song's melody, ranging from pop to jazz, complements the lyrics about the patience and understanding required in long-distance relationships.
The release comes as a follow-up to 'Not For A Lack of Trying', which was released last month alongside the album announcement. 'Call When You Can' continues aron!'s exploration of romantic themes, building on the cozy sound heard throughout his recent work. The collaboration with dodie, a long-time creative inspiration, adds a layer of depth and emotion to the track.
This isn't the first time aron! has collaborated with other artists. In June, he released 'Shiny Stockings', a song about enduring love inspired by a pair of stockings, accompanied by an official music video. Earlier in the year, he teamed up with indie-pop and jazz artist Mei Semones on 'Macramé'. The song 'Wonderful Thing', released in 2026, received support from John Mayer, who praised aron!'s complex harmony, ensuring the song remained accessible and engaging.
'Call When You Can' is available for streaming now, offering a taste of aron!'s unique sound and his ability to weave intricate melodies with meaningful lyrics. As the album 'Too Close For Running' approaches its release on September 18, fans can anticipate more insightful and emotionally resonant music from aron!.