Cameron Whitcomb’s “Hundred Mile High” is a rush he can’t resist

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It’s a rush. A feeling. A desire.

Canadian singer-songwriter Cameron Whitcomb is seeking his “Hundred Mile High” with his latest single, where all of those feelings take over. The American Idol alum tries to find the strength to overcome this overwhelming rush by seeking highs of all kinds to feel alive.

With lyrics like, “Please kill me just a little bit so I can feel alive” and “That choke hold that I can’t resist / No, I can’t love on something unless it makes me sick,” Whitcomb, 21, finds himself clinging to — maybe even desperate to chase — his next fix because he’s trapped in his vices: “She won’t meet in the middle, but without her, I might die / So I’ll walk a thousand miles to hit that hundred mile high.”

The metaphor of both emotional and literal addiction is unsurprising for Whitcomb, who released his boldly autobiographical Quitter EP last year. It was inspired by his journey in overcoming addiction with its standout soul-searching title track, which has surpassed 36 million streams on Spotify.

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With a little country twang and pop-rock sensibilities, Whitcomb’s wildly colorful yet deeply lived-in storytelling takes hold — aware of his own self-destructive tendencies but unable, or unwilling, to break free. This release follows an already busy year, including the debut of “Medusa (Acoustic),” a stripped-down rendition of his captivating fan favorite “Medusa,” which has quickly amassed over 26 million global streams and counting.

Now, as he chases his next fix while savoring every breath, Whitcomb’s unhealthy addiction — to both a girl and a drug — leaves him questioning whether his “Hundred Mile High” is even worth it.

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Clare Gehlich
Clare Gehlichhttps://sites.google.com/view/clare-gehlich
Clare is a recent Stony Brook University graduate, holding a BA in Journalism. She was a journalism intern at Melodic Magazine for the spring 2024 semester and currently serves as the Album Coordinator and is a journalist for the magazine.

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