Sometimes music finds us on its own. You might be skimming through songs in search of something new, and suddenly you stumble upon a voice that strikes a chord. That’s exactly what happened to me recently when I discovered the songs of Jordan Corey. Corey’s songs carry a remarkable lightness, as if all worries can be set aside and, for a moment, the world becomes a little brighter and warmer. Jordan has many sides: songwriter, producer, singer. She knows how to connect things that usually stay far apart- delicate emotionality and a dance rhythm. You listen to her tracks and realize: you can be vulnerable and still strong, you can be sad and still dance. Even Grammy-winner RAC noticed her and invited her to his album EGO, where she appeared alongside Rivers Cuomo, Rostam, MNDR, K.Flay, and St. Lucia. On tour with RAC, an entirely new project was born: the duo CURIO with drummer Jeff Brodsky.
Jordan’s music has long since found its place both in fans’ playlists and major ad campaigns by Apple, Google, Samsung, Adidas, Amazon, Meta, and other giants. And none of this is by chance. She was born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area, where from childhood she listened to soul ballads, rock anthems, disco, and indie electronic music. All these influences weave through her tracks: gentle, touching moments stand alongside energetic drive, and her radiant voice makes the lyrics glow with sincerity and strong emotion. In September 2025, Jordan released her album “The Tunnel + The Light.” She calls it her most personal work yet. The album came during a difficult time when Jordan was caring for her mother, who was battling cancer. Working on it became her way of enduring grief, understanding herself, working through relationships, and ultimately finding light – even if it still lay somewhere ahead. Musically, “The Tunnel + The Light” feels like a walk through a shimmering soundscape: airy layers of indie electronica intertwine with shades of alternative R&B. It’s rich in sound texture, poetic lyrics, and sincere emotion. The result is a cozy collection of twelve tracks with soft, unintrusive melodies.
The album opens with “Friend Like Me” – a track with a flexible bass line and a playful structure of chaotic pop rhythms. You want to move to it, yet the rhythm stays free and effortless-a rarity for the genre. Next comes “Do the Thing” with its soulful mood and Corey’s soaring, expressive vocals, capturing a wide palette of feeling. Melody, bass line, and the airy drift of a dreamy pad subtly support the space. Another highlight follows with “Somethin Somethin”, radiating a warm indie-pop vibe, where Jordan’s silken voice only deepens the impression. Into this atmosphere fits “Dopamine” – a track that flows like a gentle current, smooth and fluid. For those looking for a soundtrack to a romantic date, I recommend “One”. It creates a candlelit dinner mood: restrained but sensual, avoiding excess sweetness, balancing romance with style. Variety comes with “Try Me”, where each new section bursts open brighter than the last, making it one of the most dynamically surprising songs on the record. Meanwhile, “Feel Me” grabs hold with its chorus-pure, striking, and instantly replayable. The album is full of strong melodies, making it difficult to even choose a favorite; each song shines in its own way.
Personally, I found “Go to Bed” and “Canadian Rockies (Interlude)” to be among the most striking moments of the record. They bring everything from rich breakbeats, colorful synths, gentle guitar, subtle piano, hissing organs, and even vocal samples. Each element by itself feels light and weightless, but together they form a carefully constructed track, where the only constant is a pulsing bass. As the album nears its end, the mood shifts. “647am” pulls you in with dark synths and weary vocals, creating a claustrophobic space where echoes of memory and unfulfilled dreams come alive. Then comes the climax: “The Story” grows gradually, teasing and building suspense, until it finally bursts into a final chord. The journey closes with “Earthbound” – a finale where the sound is at once crystal-clear and immense. Indie, soul, and R&B intertwine here, underscoring the album’s multigenre spirit.
In “The Tunnel + The Light,” Jordan Corey skillfully balances minimalism with melodic expressiveness. What matters here is not the noise or the number of sounds, but the quality of execution and the care in the arrangements. Instead of chasing fleeting trends, she has created twelve tracks with clear lyrics and a truly luxurious instrumental sound.
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