The Jonah Medal have released their debut single ‘Septembering’.The Jonah Medal is a collaborative project with Wicklow singer-songwriter Bjorn Ballie at the helm.Baillie’s own creative journey had taken him around the world once already with his hometown band La Rocca. He spent his 20’s with them signing a major record deal, posting up in LA and touring with the likes of Phoenix, Jet, Silversun Pickups, and more.
Weaving indie-folk tones into soulful hues, ‘Septembering’ is a sweet little ditty that exudes The Jonah Medal’s wonderfully charming songwriting. Oozing lush harmonies, velvety vocals, and warm melody, the track radiates a soothing, calming persona. The Jonah Medal flesh out the dreamy aspects within the song through the use of country -esque acoustic guitar and bouncy, soft rhythms, while a mournful twinkle on keys adds sprinkles of jazz into the mix. Although at times, the nostalgic instrumentation is sombre in tone, the lyrics are surprisingly upbeat. Ballie coos lyrics which are uplifting and often thought-provoking, “You haven’t lost your way, You’ve gotta wait for it”.
‘Septembering’ is a thoroughly enjoyable listening experience boasting irresistibly catchy melodies and filled with The Jonah Medal’s wholesome musicianship – a treasure for sure.
About his debut single, Baillie says “The song is about being in the middle of the mid-life storm. You’re pulled every which way by the younger who need and rely on you, and the older who need you for a whole other set of reasons. I like the word September as a metaphor for middle-age. You’re no longer in your Spring-youth :). So being in your 40’s is Septembering. The things that have come along in your life, the people who have become part of your family, and define who you are now. The responsibility and weight of those relationships is reflected in this song. The melody is one of the simplest but most instant of anything I’ve written. It feels like it has been around forever, but it just landed in my lap. Areal gem.”
Stream ‘Septembering’ below
Author : Danu
