Setting the tone with a glistening energy and a cute voicemail that eventually pitches downwards, Peter Gural opens his single, Best I’ve Ever Had with the situational lyrics, “I don’t like it over here, I would rather have you near, but that’s not in the cards, why is this so damn hard…”
Harnessing a luscious retro surf rock meet dream pop vibe, Best I’ve Ever Had takes us on a journey of emotions during a long distance relationship. Speaking on the conception of Best I’ve Ever Had, Peter confesses, “What inspired me to write this song was moving 300 miles away from my partner, dreaming of when I would get to see her after I graduated school.”
Loving someone from miles away has a bitter sweet frequency, and rising artist Peter Gural brings this to life eloquently with the composition. We appreciate the soundscape, the innovation and the charming energy that Peter delivers. The hook, “I’d rather run away with you and start a life completely new, that wouldn’t really be so bad, when you’re the best I’ve ever… had…” is super catchy and has stayed with us all day!
Speaking on his artistry, Peter tells us, “I write music for outsiders on the inside. Best I’ve Ever Had takes a lot of influences from retro surf rock to express the feeling of a carefree afternoon in late June.”
Elaborating on his past, Peter shares, “I grew up a nonathletic nature boy from a suburb of Philadelphia. In my teens and early twenties I lost myself due to substance abuse. After going to treatment and recovering I realized that my main goal is to find that kid that I lost a long time ago.”
We love the cathartic nature of Peter’s creative process and how he channels his emotions authentically into Best I’ve Ever Had to create a vibrant and playful soundscape, whilst sharing a conscious message of love.
The rising artist from Haverford cites a combination of classic rock and artists ranging from Elliot Smith to Mac Demarco as some of his influences, which we can feel come through on Best I’ve Ever Had, although it is clear that Peter Gural is creating a universe of his own.
We have added Best I’ve Ever Had to our New Music Spotlight playlist, whilst we stream Peter Gural‘s wider discography including What a Shame and Stay Out of My Dreams.