Tenderness and quiet admiration collide in Ross Newhouse’s latest release, “Words I’d Use,” featuring folk artist Grace Gardner. The track leans into something deeply relatable—the desire to help someone you love see themselves the way you see them.

Produced by Cole Lumpkin (Cool Company) alongside Kinnship (Naomi Scott, Carmody), the song offers a layered sound that blends soft indie-folk roots with textured guitars and atmospheric percussion. It serves as a preview of Newhouse’s upcoming album, I’d Rather Feel the Weight, arriving in early May. With its intimate tone and crossover appeal, the single feels right at home on playlists like Fresh Finds Indie, Indie Pop & Chill, Lorem, New Music Friday, Chill Vibes, Bedroom Pop, and Indie Folk Central, positioning it strongly for discovery across both indie and pop audiences.

The collaboration itself marks a shift for Newhouse, who rarely co-writes his own material. Working with Gardner opened the door to a more shared emotional process—one centered around the paradox of love and self-doubt. While both partners express admiration for each other, neither fully believes it, creating a quiet tension that runs through the song.

That push and pull—between reassurance and disbelief—gives “Words I’d Use” its emotional weight. It’s not just a love song; it’s a reflection on how difficult it can be to accept the way someone else sees you, even when it’s genuine.