Few artists capture the feeling of lightning in a bottle as well as Keegan Powell on his latest cut “How Does Happiness Feel.” A concoction of dreamy shoegaze, alt-rock, and atmospheric lo-fi – this bittersweet voyage into a sea of soft rock euphoria blends together the very best of his past musical endeavors. Cutting his teeth as a lead guitarist in bands like Teenage Kicks and Chastity, it’s clear to see his mastery and love of guitar permeate through every aspect of the track.

If you’re a fan of alt-rock legends like Jeff Buckley, “How Does Happiness Feel” is a masterpiece you won’t want to miss. From the moment it kicks off you’re wrapped up in a bed of droning electric guitar layers before Powell’s melancholy vocal takes center stage. Most impressive of all, however, is how the Toronto-based artist manages to hold your attention completely captive throughout the track’s almost six-minute runtime.

Emerging like a butterfly out of chrysalis the song builds effortlessly into its glorious chorus with some of the best production we’ve heard this year. And just when you think you’ve got him figured out your expectations are subverted – with a shift in gears that sees the song’s last minute explode into a kaleidoscope of soaring guitar riffs and atmospheric layers.

Listen to “How Does Happiness Feel” premiering exclusively on Get Some Magazine right here: