After kicking off 2025 with his debut compilation E.P. THE PRELUDE – a remastered collection of his early single releases – Nathan Oswalt returns with “MAKE UP YOUR MIND”, his first brand-new original track in just under a year. Due to impact streaming services worldwide on Friday, October 3, the upbeat pop tune showcases significant growth from the 24-year-old fully-independent artist as a songwriter, producer, and audio engineer, while exploring a new, more mainstream-oriented side of his creative expression.

On “MAKE UP YOUR MIND” – which marks his very first time serving as both the main producer and mixing engineer of an original song – Oswalt boldly rejects modern cultural norms such as “hookup culture” and “casual dating”, instead advocating for a more intentional, long-term approach as he attempts to gauge whether or not a prospective “crush” shares his earnest desire for a lifelong partner and is willing to commit. Amidst a backdrop of bouncy, energetic modern pop that calls to mind artistic influences such as Charlie Puth, Lauv, and AJ Mitchell, Oswalt questions the motives of his potential romantic interest, ultimately challenging them to communicate honestly with him about whether or not they truly reciprocate both his feelings and his attitude towards romantic relationships. Veteran audio engineer and producer Elan “ELOVE” Polushko (Moby, Destiny’s Child, Kelly Rowland, Simon Cowell), a friend and mentor of Oswalt’s, assisted in the production, mixing, and mastering of the track. With “MAKE UP YOUR MIND”, Oswalt sonically hearkens back to the 1980s-influenced, R&B-laced sonic tendencies of his debut single, “OUTRUN”, while also offering listeners an exciting glimpse into the future.

On the song’s creation and message, Oswalt says: