Simon Orton

About the Artist

Australian independent artist, Simon Orton, announces the release of his new single, ‘A Little Light’, a heartfelt country song that explores love, emotional distance, and the quiet work of supporting someone healing from past relationship trauma. Written in late 2024 and inspired by a true story, ‘A Little Light’ sits in the delicate space between connection and letting go — loving someone while their partner in life is dealing with trauma healing, and learning to offer care without demand. “When your partner in life is dealing with trauma healing, it can feel like everything starts to unravel,” Orton explains. “There’s a need to pause, compress, and gently rewind yourself — to gather all those loose threads back into something whole again.” Musically, ‘A Little Light’ balances emotional depth with warm, heartfelt country tones and subtle driving rhythms. The track carries lift and movement, with an easy sing-along quality that invites listeners in rather than weighing them down. The song continues Orton’s signature style: grounded, lived-in storytelling paired with melodies that linger long after the final chord. “This song is inspired by a friend’s story with his past girlfriend,” says Orton. “It comes from a place of understanding that healing — truly letting past hurts go — is essential before a new relationship can grow.” For anyone who has loved with patience and hope, ‘A Little Light’ offers a companion song — one about forgiveness, understanding, and unconditional care, without pressure or expectation.