Michael Blume doesn’t shy away from music with a point. “You’ve got to love yourself,” he repeats sincerely on new single “Lifting You,” premiering here on TIME. The refrain might just be your new self-love and mantra: “External validation is not a prerequisite for self-appreciation.” The rising singer-songwriter from New Jersey has a sound that’s meditative and soulful on “Lifting You,” every word imbued with a honeyed melody over subdued instrumentation.