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Wide Eyes

Wide Eyes

David Medina – “Wide Eyes”

Swedish singer-songwriter David Medina returns with “Wide Eyes,” a piano-driven indie anthem that captures the moment when fear meets forward motion. Produced and mixed by Erik Sjöstedt at Music A Matic and mastered by Henryk Lipp, the track leans into live band chemistry—piano at the center, guitars in widescreen arcs, steadfast drums and bass—to turn introspection into release.

Medina writes from the inside out. Lines like “Wide eyes takes me up, makes me high / Real life brings me down, makes me doubt” mirror the song’s arc: hushed verses, tightening tension, and a chorus built to be sung back. The performance keeps its human fingerprints intact, favoring clarity and dynamics over heavy processing, with a Nordic-cinematic tone that sits naturally alongside indie singer-songwriter and piano rock staples.

As the final single ahead of Medina’s forthcoming album (late 2025), “Wide Eyes” frames the record’s core themes—resilience, empathy, and honest self-reckoning—while offering an immediate entry point for new listeners. It’s equally at home on Piano Rock and Nordic Indie playlists as it is soundtracking quiet mornings, late-night drives, and reflective study sessions.

Credits
Songwriting/Vocals/Piano: David Medina
Production/Mix/Guitars: Erik Sjöstedt
Drums: Anton James Olsson • Bass: Joel MackAldener
Mastering: Henryk Lipp
Studio: Music A Matic
Artwork: Tanja Berkö • Photography: Samuel Isaksson

Cover art by:  Tanja Berkö 

David Medina
October 10, 2025
Single
Piano Rock, Singer/Songwriter, Swedish Singersongwriter
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