An important mark of an artist’s talent is their ability to cultivate authenticity, and 18-year-old, Cincinnati-based musician Jonah Ward demonstrates exactly that on his recent single “GOOSE” — a tranquil, hushed pop track with real staying-power.

Between the gentle guitars, electrifying bridge and Ward’s emotive vocal, we’re met with a song that seeps with honesty, leaving us incredibly confident that it’ll resonate with you in the same way it has with us.