Ho Jo Fro, The Sixies, Kleidi Buroz & Brianna Tam Deliver a Heart-Lifting Masterpiece with “When Did You Knock?”

“When Did You Knock?” is a song that directly reached into our hearts, gently taking hold of emotions we didn’t even realize we were carrying.

This latest musical discovery sees Ho Jo Fro joining forces with The Sixies, Kleidi Buroz, and acclaimed cellist Brianna Tam for a breathtaking track that feels both intimate and immense. From the very first seconds, the strings grab hold of us. Rich, aching, and deeply evocative, they awaken something buried inside.

As the track unfolds, a radiant guitar enters the picture, transforming the emotional weight of the introduction into something hopeful and uplifting. The song gradually blossoms into a feel-good experience. The vocals are wonderfully inviting, carrying a warmth that reassures, comforts, and restores faith when we need it most.

The harmonized vocal arrangements are nothing short of magical. Layer upon layer, the voices weave together with extraordinary grace, creating moments that feel almost healing. It’s as if they willingly carry our sadness for a while, allowing us to breathe a little easier and see a little further.

Trying to place “When Did You Knock?” into a single genre would do the song a disservice. Indie-pop, folk-inspired, atmospheric, it exists within its own beautifully crafted universe. Created by vocalist and songwriter Paul Derringer alongside guitarist and engineer Tim Ryan, both from Charlottesville, Virginia, the song features a fascinating musical detail: a recurring rhythmic element designed to symbolize someone knocking at a door, an audible metaphor embedded directly into the arrangement.

Adding even more emotional resonance is celebrated California cellist Brianna Tam. Known for her work on film soundtracks, Tam’s cello replaces the traditional bass guitar role, bringing extraordinary gravity.

“When Did You Knock?” is an embrace: press play!