Ashton York is here again with his new single “Hot Tears”, and this one stays close to the heart from the first note. The song closes his new album “Loved and Lost“, and Ashton says it was written as a way to accept the end of a romantic relationship. What makes it special is how gentle it sounds, even when the story is full of pain. His voice is soft and easy to stay with, while the simple sound gives every word enough room. The mixing is clean, the production is warm and the melodies carry a quiet sadness without making the song heavy. It is honest, well-made and full of real care. I loved this one!