I have to admit I’m jealous that Jordan Little got to record an EP for her “thesis.” That was definitely not what we had to do when I was in school about twenty years ago getting a music degree. At any rate the EP Late June contains three songs which were a pleasure to listen to. Little explains that Feist, Wilco and Bahamas are musical inspirations. That comes through in the music.
Little gets going with “Late June” which revolves around a steady 4/4 beat, reverb laced guitars and a bass line which picks its moments. The lyrics very much reminded me of the mind of a young person in their early 20’s going through the timeless unrequited storyline. It’s tender, heartfelt and catchy. The song becomes repetitive to the point it becomes hypnotic. I was getting Broken Social Scene vibes especially toward the end of the song. The Americana in the spirit of Wilco and countless others comes on strong on “Irene.” It’s reflective, melancholy, nostalgic and very on the nose for what the genre usually does. The song progresses and the intensity rises. It’s a bit predictable but everything is done very well from the guitar work to the vocals. “To Be” was my favorite song. I liked the vocal melody a lot. The song is also dynamic and sort of empowering. I was getting more Broken Social Scene vibes on this song. The song moves quickly and there are some great instrumental sections. At around the two-minute-and-thirty- second mark the song peaks with additional vocal harmonies and inventive melodies. Little is off to a solid start here. I’d like Little to partially shed some of the influence and find more of a singular sound but I was impressed with the songwriting as well as her aesthetic decisions which created a cohesive package. I’m looking forward to hearing more. Take a listen.
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