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“YOU HAVE TO KNOW” By Mike Power
Some songs are built around grand gestures, while others find their strength in the simple but powerful act of telling someone how deeply they matter. “You Have To Know,” the latest single from American singer-songwriter and bassist Mike Power, explores the emotional weight of love, devotion, and vulnerability. With a career rooted in New York City’s underground music scene, Power brings a wealth of musical experience to his independent recording journey. This latest release offers another opportunity to discover the songwriter behind a catalogue shaped by personal expression, musical exploration, and a lasting connection to the art of songwriting.
At the heart of “You Have To Know” is a message of emotional honesty. Its central sentiment, captured in the words “You have to know how much I love you,” speaks to the desire to make affection understood rather than leave important feelings unspoken. Love can sometimes be difficult to express, especially when the emotions involved run deeper than ordinary conversation can communicate. By placing devotion and vulnerability at the centre of the song, Power explores a feeling that listeners across different backgrounds can recognize. It is an intimate theme that invites reflection on the people we love, the words we sometimes struggle to say, and the importance of letting those closest to us know what they mean to us.
Mike Power’s musical journey adds another meaningful dimension to this release. Before establishing himself as a solo artist, he performed as a singer, songwriter, and bassist with Late Model Humans, taking the stage at legendary New York venues such as CBGB’s and Kenny’s Castaways, alongside enduring locations including Arlene’s Grocery and The Bitter End. These venues have long been associated with the city’s diverse and independent music culture. His experience within that environment provides an important backdrop to his continuing work as a recording artist. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Power began working remotely with other musicians to create his debut solo album, “Observations.” That transition demonstrated his willingness to explore new creative possibilities while maintaining his independent spirit.
His second album, “Compulsions,” recorded in 2022 at Vinegar Hill Sound in Brooklyn, further established his solo catalogue. The song “The Light in Your Eyes” received attention on New York’s WFUV Radio and was also included in the film “Love & Karma,” whose soundtrack won Best Music at the Tigertail Asian Film Festival. These milestones reflect the growing reach of Power’s songwriting beyond the underground stages where his musical story began. His more recent collection, “Surrender to Love,” adds to a body of work that continues to explore personal themes and the complexities of human connection. With “You Have To Know,” he turns his attention once again to love, reinforcing the emotional subject matter that gives this new single its identity.
A special shout-out to Mike Power for continuing to share his musical journey with listeners and for bringing another original release into the independent music landscape. His path from New York’s historic underground venues to developing a solo recording career is a reminder that musical creativity can keep evolving long after the first performances. The single also arrives ahead of his forthcoming album, “The Changing of the Garden,” building anticipation for the next chapter in his catalogue. For longtime followers and listeners discovering his work for the first time, this release offers a chance to connect with a songwriter whose career has moved through different musical settings while remaining grounded in personal expression.
“You Have To Know” centres on a timeless idea, love deserves to be expressed, understood, and appreciated. Its message of devotion gives the song a relatable emotional foundation, while Power’s history as an independent artist makes the release part of a larger story of persistence and creative growth. Listeners can look for Mike Power’s music on major streaming and video platforms, including Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, Amazon Music, and Deezer, where available; availability of this specific single should be confirmed on each service. As anticipation builds for The Changing of the Garden, “You Have To Know” brings attention back to the enduring power of a heartfelt song. Sometimes, the most important thing we can tell another person is simply how much they mean to us, and making sure they know it.
Written by Manuel
