David Kushner Takes a Deep Breath and Dives Into the Unknown on “Breathe In, Breathe Out”

David Kushner is no stranger to heartbreak. He’s built a career on crafting melancholic ballads that land somewhere between prayer and confession, the kind of music that lingers like cigarette smoke in a dimly lit room.

Produced by the legendary Rick Nowels (the man behind some of Lana Del Rey and Stevie Nicks’ most cinematic moments), Breathe In, Breathe Out is pure atmosphere—hushed vocals, swelling orchestration, and a sense of longing so palpable it’s almost oppressive. Kushner sings like a man staring down the passage of time, wrestling with the ghosts of love and loss, as he prepares for the release of 20 Years From Now, his upcoming EP.

There’s a quiet desperation in the way Kushner delivers the chorus, an almost whispered plea for peace: “Breathe in, breathe out, but where do I go from here?” It’s a question as old as heartbreak itself, but in Kushner’s hands, it feels both deeply personal and universally resonant. The song is cinematic, yes, but not in a glossy, Hollywood way—this is the kind of scene that plays in your head long after the credits roll.

Kushner doesn’t just write songs but builds entire worlds within them. And as Kushner embarks on yet another globe-spanning tour, one thing is clear: he isn’t just chasing ghosts anymore—he’s learning how to live with them.

Listen to Breathe In, Breathe Out:

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