The track has a killer sense of dynamism and cutting edge to it, from the singer’s effortlessly cool delivery and the composure of her vocals, to the subversive and distinctive electronic soundscape. Since her emergence as an artist with her debut solo single ‘Upside Down’ in 2021, Jess has continued to go from strength to strength and showcase her unique appeal as an artist, and ‘Messed Up’ is just the latest huge triumph from her. The sky is truly the limit for Jess Ball.

The track is a moody electronic pop track with a jittery beat, disjointed but sublime melodies and a sultry vocal performance from Ball. Lyrically the song is about unrequited love but with more than a hint of anger behind it, which is evidenced by the opening shots of the video which sees Ball step out of a car with heart emblazoned white high heel boots - and a sledgehammer.

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Since launching her solo career in 2021, Melbourne singer songwriter Jess Ball has released a trio of singles which have earmarked her as one of the rising stars of the Australian pop scene! We look forward to seeing what Jess has in store for 2022 and beyond! watch this space!

Touching on being reminded of someone you are no longer with but you still love, Spent, the latest release by the young Melbourne based artist Jess Ball shimmers with its funky, bass driven, groovy production and the organic and filled with percussion house beat accompanied by a tender vocal delivery. Read our discussion with Jess below!

Melbourne artist Jess Ball joins Triana Butler to talk about the music she grew up with that inspires her, finding her own style, and her new single Spent.

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Listen to the full interview now!

The track builds towards a huge, instantly classic chorus that exemplifies everything that is cool and cutting edge about Jess Ball. From its razor sharp instrumental to Jess’s pinpoint vocal performance, to the relatable lyrics about regrets and failed relationships, ‘Spent’ has all of the potential to be another breakout success for the artist.

The song is a slinky, dark electronic pop track with gorgeous multi-layered vocals and a backdrop of multiple hooks and intriguing sonics. Lyrically ‘Spent’ is about “being reminded of someone you still love but are no longer with,” with Ball relaying situations we can all relate to as we struggle to let go: “There’s the shop you used to drag me to / And now I go there all the time in case I see you”.

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Essentially, ‘Spent’ is drawing on the inner turmoil and mental hurdles one goes through during a breakup, the battle in your own head. You find yourself constantly questioning your decisions and wondering whether you’ve made the right decision.”

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It might be less than three minutes long, but we reckon a listen to the new Jess Ball single is three minutes well spent.

‘Spent’ is actually the name of the Melbourne artist’s new single, released today.We’re a little bit obsessed by the cool instrumentation used in the production of this track; little clicks and pops that draw the listener in and demand their attention.Add a driving beat, a buzzy electric guitar and a cracking hook and ‘Spent’ is a really tasty little gem.

"With vibrant guitars and a melodic hook guaranteed to stick in your head as any unrelenting dance hit should, the Ball’s newest single ‘Thank You’ send a not-so-subliminal message"‍

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Jess Ball will take to the Barwon Club on January 7 2022. You can purchase tickets here.

With her single, “Thank You,” out now, we took some time to hear more from Jess Ball. Read below to learn more about Jess Ball, the story behind her latest single, and what’s to come.

"Between music, modeling, and dancing, 21-year-old Jess Ball is setting the new standard for a triple threat. Fresh off her latest release, “Thank You”, Ball has her sights set on the Pop/EDM scene. We sat down with Jess Ball to talk about her songwriting process, biggest influences, and plans for the future."

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Jess sings this song with a bit of irony and pity for the whole situation that came out. Her voice has a velvety tone that is illuminated by a bright timbre.

"'Thank You' is her newest single, which mixes elements of Indie-Pop, Dream-Pop and Electro-Pop, concluding in a trendy and involving sound, where Jess' vocals conveys the annoyance present when one ends a relationship."

"From its fun guitar riffs, to the artist’s cutting, acerbic lyrics, the track is an empowered and impactful tale about having your time wasted. The artist is uncompromising with her bitter tone and writes in a candid and authentic way that feels both relatable and affable. ‘Thank You’ has a catchy chorus that is sure to whir around your head for long after your listen, and the track continues to cement Jess’ place as an interesting and engaging force in modern pop."

"This is a raw look into the lyrical prowess of Jess Ball as she showcases a story that hits close to home for many people, and features a delicate display of acoustics, that accompanies the euphoric nature of her signature pop-inspired sound."

Jesss Ball's second single 'Thank You' gets added to The Music Network's Top 10 'Singles To Radio'

" Jess Ball is the latest and greatest to land on our radar and for good reason, the incredibly talented Melbourne based singer/songwriter recently released ‘Upside Down’, a gorgeous electro pop single that showcases Jess Ball’s talent from the inside out. From her catchy vocal performance to her original writing, Jess left us absolutely stunned. Whether you’re a fan of electronic or pop, Jess has a sound that’ll hook you from the start, guaranteed."

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Ash London Live premieres Jess Ball's latest single "Upsdie Down" on HIT FM.

"Upside Down is the first solo single from Australian singer-songwriter Jess Ball, who has a collaboration history with some of the biggest names in the EDM industry. Jess Ball’s smooth tone combined with smoky vocals on “Upside Down” paves her way into pop star status. I look forward to seeing what comes next from this rising artist. Take a listen and see what you think."

- Gasmask Magazine

‘Upside Down’ tells an intriguing tale about a young woman who shares a challenging relationship with her significant other. Apparently, she sees things for what they are, but her companion sees things for what they aren’t. Therefore, they are not on the same page. Later, she reveals that she’s tired of the tricks, façade, and mind games that her partner is playing.

- Bong Mines Entertainment

"Jess Ball is responsible for leaving us this song, which reminds us a bit of Billie Eilish, for that electropop so well measured, that it cannot keep anything adrift. The passion in the voice is at such a level that we can feel how we are hugged with nothing to regret in the process"

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"I can only say it’s amazing from a production standpoint. All pop sounds featured throughout are authentic. The raspy vocals bring the relatable lyrics to life, giving them a strong presence."

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Catch Jess Ball's Latest Single "Upside Down' on MTV's Playlists.

Jess Ball is a 21-year-old singer from Melbourne in Australia who, among other things, has made some collaborations with, among others, NERVO and Curbi. Now, however, it is time for this artist to stand on her own two feet, which she does with the single Upside down. A song that is basically about people who refuse to acknowledge the good in others to their own advantage, all produced into a captivating pop song with a nice rhythm and feeling!

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Jess Ball is a singer-songwriter out of Melbourne, Australia, and she is the type of artist thas has always loved music, specifically the adrenaline she gets from performing. In fact, she couldn’t imagine doing anything else.

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2021 has been quite an exciting time for Jess as she has used this hear to release some cool releases with amazing artists such as EDX. “It’s been so surreal working with him for the second time as I always used to listen to his music growing up,” EDX says on her time working with EDX. “I also released my first solo single last Friday which is something I’ve been waiting to do for a while.”

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TMRW Music has signed Jess Ball to its Hussle Recordings label for the launch of her debut single ‘Upside Down’.

TMRW Music’s head of A&R, Chris Fraser, said it was a breakthrough moment for the artist.

“Jess is such an undeniable talent as a singer and songwriter, and we’re thrilled to be working with her and her team to release her debut single ‘Upside Down’,”

Get to know Melbourne artist Jess ball, who’s dipping her toes into the solo pool for the very first time with her debut single ‘Upside Down’.
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Jess is no stranger to the biz, however; she’s already collaborated with the likes of Dash Berlin and Melbourne’s own NERVO.
But her debut solo effort ‘Upside Down’ is a tasty little number. One listen and you’ll understand that Jess is an artist ready to use her powers of pop for good.
Get to know a little more about her in our latest feature.