What's Going On, released by The Vernon Spring, is a transformative reimagining of Marvin Gaye’s seminal 1971 album. With an ambient and experimental approach, The Vernon Spring (alias of musician and composer Sam Beste) reinterprets the classic themes of Gaye’s masterpiece through a minimalist and deeply introspective lens.

The album strips the original’s lush arrangements to their emotional core, blending delicate piano work with subtle electronic textures and moments of silence that amplify the weight of its message. By focusing on mood and atmosphere, The Vernon Spring creates a contemplative space where the listener can reflect on the ongoing relevance of Gaye’s exploration of love, inequality, and societal struggle.

Through its reinterpretation, What's Going On becomes a meditation on timeless questions, showing how music can evolve to speak to new generations while honoring its roots. It’s not simply a cover; it’s a dialogue between eras, delivering a profoundly moving and modern homage to one of the greatest albums of all time.

Tracklist:

Side A
A1. What's Going On
A2. What's Happening Brother
A3. (Womb)
A4. To Be Human (Jazz Skit #1)
A5. Save The Children
A6. Somebody (Jazz Skit #2)
A7. Grow Up (Jazz Skit #3)

Side B
B1. God Is Love
B2. Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology)
B3. It's What I Could See (Jazz Skit #4)
B4. Pray For Peace (Fail Better)
B5. On The 21st Of May
B6. Dad's Records (Jazz Skit #5)
B7. Shot Down (Jazz Skit #6)
B8. Inner City Blues