THE CUMBERLAND RIVER RELEASES “IT'S STILL GOING ON” A LAMENT ABOUT THE TRAGEDIES OF NEVER-ENDING TRAGEDIES OF WAR

13 July 2025 • No Comments •Music

Hello everyone, new readers, old readers, and music lovers, let’s all welcome back German artist The Cumberland River Project to our blog. The Cumberland River Project is an amazing band composed of songwriter Frank Renfordt. His song “on a Nashville night”, liquor”, and “bitcoin and Tesla shares”, were unforgettable music experiences that I won’t forget anytime soon. He returns to our blog with his latest release, a song released on 4th July which is called “it’s still going on” Lets dive into the details of the song

The song opens with a soft, delicate, and intricate guitar and piano melody. When the vocal performance starts, you just feel this calm, quiet, and peaceful wash over you as you wait to hear the rest of the song

“It’s Still Going On” is a sad, passionate folk lament sung by those who have lived through the struggle it mourns. The contributing artists add unsettling authenticity to a message that is both ageless and urgent. Daniella Goldfine, a young Israeli vocalist, and Ukrainian guitarist Oleh Andrievski have both experienced being woken up at night by sirens to go to a shelter. (“No more mothers crying for their sons”). The cooperation itself exemplifies perseverance and cross-border connection: a little Israeli girl dedicating her voice to peace, and a Ukrainian guitarist finding consolation and strength in music amid violence. “Is peace on earth just an illusion? / Must Cain kill Abel again and again?” These phrases were taken from old stories, and although they are old stories, they feel heartbreakingly modern because, like the song title, these wars, terrible times, and pain are still going on. The song finishes with a slight but undeniable echo of John Lennon: “You may say I’m a dreamer / But I’m not the only one.”

The song, written and produced by Frank Renfordt, is strongly entrenched in the classic folk genre of the early 1970s, evoking the introspective approach of Joan Baez and early Bob Dylan. But this is not a nostalgic exercise. “It’s Still Going On” is a commentary on humanity’s inability to break free from cycles of bloodshed, sung by individuals who are witnessing history unfold in real time.

With its pared-down arrangement and extremely honest delivery, this is not just a song, it is a cry for help and a lament rather than a protest, a genuinely human response to the never-ending tragedies of war. We appreciate the musicians who brought this song to life and for shedding light on this issue, which might seem like it’s dying out, but in reality, IT IS STILL GOING ON. I love that this artist always makes profound songs that teach a lesson and leave a lasting impression on listeners. I simply cannot wait to hear more music from this artist

Stream “It’s still going on” on Spotify