Chicago-based singer/songwriter Sarantos charms with a dynamic, emotive enthrallment on new single “God Doesn’t Make Mistakes.” Acoustic-laden introspections ascend into soaring guitar work, feeling representative of renewal and invigoration as one reflects on their own spiritual journey. Ruminations on faith, love, doubt, and redemption are complemented by a steadily melodic vocal presence and eclectic arsenal, including heartrending string-laden envelopments as the “he has to do these things for you,” remarking takes hold.
The “architect,” central hook is especially rousing, noting that “he doesn’t make mistakes,” as the strings, guitars, and vocal converge with anthemic appeal. “You’re so broken,” the vocals begin to lament as the verses re-emerge, then attaining a brighter, melodic airiness as the strings re-emerge and the title-referencing line consumes; shades of Oasis show in the production’s most heightened moments. “God Doesn’t Make Mistakes” is a resonating piece of songwriting from Sarantos, impressing last month with the album Rain Guitar.
Sarantos describes the release as a “personal anthem of self-discovery and renewed faith,” further elaborating: “”Growing up, I valued faith and religion, but life wasn’t easy. As I battled autoimmune illnesses, anxiety, and the loss of my father, I questioned God’s existence for over a decade. But as I dug into science, history, and philosophy, I realized God doesn’t make mistakes. This song represents that journey—and maybe, it’s meant to find you too.”
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We discovered this release via MusoSoup, as part of the artist’s promotional campaign.
