Varun Das Reminds Us of Our Innocence on “Childlike”

New York up-and-comer Varun Das takes fans on a sentimental journey back to youthful innocence with his latest single, Childlike. Released on March 21, 2025, it’s a poignant representation of how the wonder and curiosity of our youth never really leave us — it’s simply a matter of finding the perfect melody to awaken it.

Rooted in ’70s and ’90s rock and guided by the improvisation and spontaneity of jazz, Childlike is a sonic blend of past and present musicality. The song was tracked at now-defunct Big Orange Sheep studio in New York, where Varun brought his vision to life with a talented group of musicians. Contributors Nick Marziani, Mike Hilgendorf, and Almog Sharvit imparted life and texture to the track, and guest artists Dayna Stephens and Charles Altura added distinctive elements to the song’s emotive landscape.

More than a sentimental nod, however, Childlike is a refuge in a mad world, a meditative haven in which listeners are invited to recall their own inner kid. Musically rich as it certainly is, it’s also deeply affecting — a testament, as it were, to Varun’s belief in music as a common, redemptive experience.

In a world that has forgotten the magic of imperfection and playfulness, Childlike is a call to stop and remember and tap into the fearlessness we were born with. Varun Das does more than make music — he weaves sonic narratives that speak to the soul. No different is this track.