Pop powerhouse Jess Ball charges into 2025 with new single 'Nightmare'
Australian-based pop powerhouse Jess Ball is kicking off 2025 with her latest single, ‘Nightmare’, marking her second release since signing with London-based Project Melody Music (Owen Cutts, Monster Florence, The Big Pink).
A dynamic follow-up to last year’s acclaimed single ‘That Way’, Jess’s latest offering delivers an edgier pop-packed experience that delves into the struggles of finding one's place in life and the uncertainty of what lies ahead.
Jess shares: "‘Nightmare’ reflects the trial and error of making life decisions, the self-doubt that comes with it, and the human tendency to desire the unattainable. It’s about feeling trapped in your ambitions while navigating the uncertainty of what lies ahead."
Serving a strong bassline and groove-driven production, ‘Nightmare’ is a pop anthem for the modern grind, blending urgency and allure through textured distortion, siren-like soundscapes, and layers of hook-driven pop melodies. Jess’s distinctive low, honey-toned vocals glide effortlessly over the track’s pulsating rhythm, dripping with frustration and self-deprecating sarcasm.
For fans of Olivia Dean, Dua Lipa, and Tove Lo, Jess Ball is proving she’s a rising star in the global pop arena, bringing a fresh voice and dynamic energy to the scene.
‘Nightmare’ will be available on all streaming platforms from 24 January 2025, promising to be a defining release for Jess Ball and a thrilling marker for what’s ahead.
ABOUT JESS BALL
Jess Ball is a Melbourne-based Australian singer-songwriter who began her love affair with music in 2009 at 11 years old.
Her distinct sound blends influences from pop, indie rock, and hip-hop, drawing inspiration from artists such as Cigarettes After Sex, Olivia Dean, and Massive Attack, shaping Jess's unique approach to indie pop.
In 2020, Jess made waves with her third release, ‘I Found You (Neptune)’ in collaboration with EDX. The track soared to Number 1 on the Future House Beatport charts and reached Number 38 on SiriusXM's Electro top songs of the year, accumulating over 20 million streams.
Since signing with London-based Project Melody Music in 2024, Jess has continued to rise, with her first single under the label, ‘That Way’ garnering multiple Spotify and Apple Music editorial placements, including Pop Drive, Pop n' Fresh, and New Music Daily, and expanding her reach to a global audience.
With a loyal fan base and a reputation for her captivating originals, covers and live performances Jess Ball is setting the stage for an extraordinary 2025.