Drawing from the same classic country well that inspired Luke Combs, Hayden Coffman gives his retro-minded country a fresh spin through R&B rhythms and an embrace of subtle electronic pop flair. Despite his radio-ready production, Coffman carved out a place as an independent artist, building an audience after the release of his breakthrough "Where's the Whiskey" in late 2022. Over the course of 2023, he leaned into a relaxed swagger that found a showcase in such drinking songs as "Better Off" and "New Bar," but he also had the depth to deliver the nuanced ballad "Take the Lonely."