Jason Pilling is a prolific polymath from Toronto who makes fascinating videos demonstrating his ability to build and modify and repair all sorts of instruments, but also churns out an impressive amount of earnest and oddly touching music that should be familiar and deeply satisfying to fans of Paul Westerberg or The Waterboys, among others.

“The End of the End Of The World” is a gentle acoustic number with a minimalist arrangement that’s nonetheless breathtakingly beautiful in its restraint and focus.

Typical of Pilling’s work, the lyrics are just enough of a head-scratcher to keep you listening - and relistening - alternately trying to make sure you understand the point he’s getting at, or just enjoying the regular grins that his unexpected word choices will put on your face.

you’re promising to make their wicked fingers all uncurl by doing the same damn thing… so understand why I still have my doubts you’re the beginning of the end of the end of the world

Call it the anti-"I Need A Hero” perhaps. Whatever you call it, it’s gorgeous and an instant staple on our playlists.