Minneapolis rocker John Deering is dropping a killer new track called “Slow Dance” on September 5th, 2025, and believe us—we’re talking a rock-driven soul-searcher that’ll knock you just right there. Deering’s teamed up with some heavy hitters for this one, and they’ve cooked up what feels like it came straight from rock’s golden age.
Backed by Peter Anderson of Run Westy Run on drums and Ryan Smith of Soul Asylum on bass, “Slow Dance” is built on a foundation of tight, no-nonsense rhythm. Anderson’s drumming is tight as a knot—it’s the heartbeat that keeps everything moving. And Smith’s bass lines bring this deep groove that takes the whole thing to another level. You can tell these aren’t just session players phoning it in—they’re bringing real fire to the track.
Deering himself handled everything else—guitar, vocals, and production—right out of his basement studio. You can really hear that do-it-yourself spirit coming through. There’s this quality that you just don’t get with those super-slick studio productions. His vocals are honest and real. He pulls you into the song without getting all dramatic about it.
Man, what a story we’ve got here. Deering caught this tiny moment in a movie and spun it into something real—a thirtysomething woman who’s been crushing it career-wise but missing out on the simple stuff, like a slow dance with someone who matters. You know the feeling, right? It’s that human longing we all get sometimes. She’s telling her story straight from the heart, and it lands like a blow. This isn’t about some big romantic gesture—it’s about that hollow feeling when something’s just not there. And that’s exactly why it rocks so hard. You can hear Deering’s influences all over this thing—The Stones, The Beatles, plus that raw ’90s energy from Nirvana and Pearl Jam. There’s also this Jeff Tweedy vibe in how the story unfolds and how smartly the whole thing’s put together.
“Slow Dance” is John Deering’s fourth single, and it’s clear he’s hitting his stride. This track doesn’t only sound good—it means something. It’s a slice of rock with heart, muscle, and something to say.