Psych-rock meets soulful activism in Casa Del Sol’s stirring new single
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Casa Del Sol may be a new name to some, but their latest track “Love In The Time Of War” shows they’ve been playing the long game—both musically and emotionally. With this single, the San Francisco-based psych-rock group delivers a statement about the enduring power of love and the unexpected timelines of art.
The origin story is as vivid as the track itself: lead singer John Modell wrote the core of the song in a hospital hallway, moments after the birth of his son. It was an experience so powerful, it left him reeling—and, bizarrely, crooning into a payphone to capture the moment before it slipped away.
Fast forward 30 years, and the song’s relevance has only deepened. Recorded on Dylan Modell’s 30th birthday (serendipity, anyone?), the track now reflects not only a personal epiphany but a broader understanding of love as resistance. Modell cites the selfless work of World Central Kitchen as part of this evolution, linking acts of service to the song’s deeper message.
Musically, the track is a masterclass in contrast. It floats with psychedelic ambiance but hits with the spiritual urgency of soul revival. The band—composed of seasoned players with ties to Jackson Browne and Bob Weir—knows how to strike emotional chords without melodrama.
Casa Del Sol proves that even songs written decades ago can be exactly what we need now. Maybe especially so.
