We all know that life at times can throw you an unexpected curve. Everyone has seen relationships where two people struggle with the same issues over and over, without ever realizing the value in what they have together. And sometimes a simple car ride can take away the chance to say something that should have been said all along. In essence leaving it all on The Road.

This isn't merely the title of one of the featured songs on John Wu's third album entitled, A Quiet Shade of Blue, it's an insight into his personal life and thoughts. John Wu combines a wide range of influences on the new album, showing a transition from the electronic pop style of Savage Garden, to the guitar influence of John Mayer and the R&B rhythms of Craig David. The album comes full circle with the last track, a 160 bpm remix of an acoustic guitar song. All of these influences provide the soundtrack to John's stories of life that we can all relate to. Stories that focus on the changes in relationships in our lives, what we might learn afterwards, and the desired and often forgotten freedom from the problems we encounter everyday.

In Drowning in Goodbyes, John provides his insight into a personal relationship we have all experienced, when the end is inevitable but we struggle with the last moment of parting. And in that moment we often realize the things we took for granted in the relationship and in ourselves.

While many artists today merely want to entertain us, John reminds us of the power of music to focus ourselves on what is really important to us and the others we share our lives with. His new album tells a story, so much so that it inspired John to write a fictional novel about four young characters and their experiences in the city of Chicago. From the dance club to the open road and back again, the story parallels the album and brings another level of insight into love, life, and the music of Blue Audio.