Whenever people are confronted by grief or loss, they often turn to memories to return to a time when they felt closest to that person. Those seemingly small, everyday moments that resonate with people across time after that person is gone make a deep impact on those who are left behind. That is the driving force behind artist the moment between’s first single, “Jersey Nights”.
The single hits a deep, emotional tone throughout the entirety of the song, delving into the artists’s inspiration for their music, the sudden loss of their soulmate. The song begins with an almost bluesy, jazzy soul vibe as the singer on this track captures the tone of the lyrics so perfectly. Quickly the song transitions into a more uptempo, whirlwind of a melody, showing a clear fusion of almost Amy Winehouse meets Tegan and Sara and an almost nostalgic tone.
The fast pace of the song and the pop rock sound that it encapsulates is a perfect juxtaposition to the grief and emotion that the song’s lyrics convey, and speak to the feeling of being overwhelmed and lost as the bright memories of the past collide with the harsh, hurtful realities of the present. Audiences will tune in for the soulful melodies and fast-paced tempo, but stay for the realatability and heart that the story found in this song seems to bring out in people.
The artist behind this song found the perfect balance to capture this emotional trauma while also creating a song that is heartfelt and highlights the personal memories we hold onto when confronted by a sudden loss, where even an ice cream cone can hold a powerful memory to our hearts. This is a must-listen single that speaks to the creativity and the heart of this artist.
