With “Babylove,” Dallas-based singer-songwriter Ezra Vancil offers a powerful first glimpse into his double album Morning & Midnight — a deeply personal project that traces love’s full circle from heartbreak to reconciliation. Released on October 1st, 2025, the song stands as both confession and catharsis, recorded in the unpolished stillness of a cabin in East Texas.
From its opening notes, “Babylove” feels intimate — the kind of song that breathes with its surroundings. You can almost hear the creak of wood and the whisper of trees outside, grounding Ezra’s storytelling in a setting that mirrors his emotional landscape. Lori Martin’s bass and backing vocals bring warmth and tenderness, while Chris Brush’s drumming gives the song a heartbeat that feels human rather than mechanical. The string arrangements by Jonathan and Liz Estes stretch the emotion wide, adding a cinematic lift that enhances the song’s ache without overpolishing its truth.
Lyrically, “Babylove” captures the unraveling of a love once thought indestructible — a portrait of heartbreak where loss gives way to quiet reflection. Inspired by the raw honesty of Chris Whitley, Ezra leans into imperfection, letting emotion take precedence over precision. The result is a performance that feels lived-in, bruised, and beautiful. As the lead track of Morning & Midnight, “Babylove” represents the “Midnight” half of Ezra’s story — the darkness before dawn. Later songs, like “Poet’s Midnight,” promise to continue that emotional reckoning before turning toward light and renewal. For now, “Babylove” stands as the opening chapter of an artist stripping everything back to what’s real — love, pain, and the fragile hope that lingers between the two.
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