Fresh off the heels of a career-defining performance at New York City’s iconic Carnegie Hall, Jesse Clegg continues to usher in a bold new era with the release of his latest single “Darker Days” – his first single with music label EMPIRE for distribution.
A cinematic pop anthem with moody synth interludes, the single is all about facing your demons and stepping into your truth.
“The song came from a place of deep introspection,” says Clegg. “It’s about accepting the darker parts of ourselves and finding strength in the vulnerability of that process. It’s definitely a new sonic space for me too. It’s more edgy, more raw.”
The single was written and recorded in Los Angeles with acclaimed writer-producer Jordan Topf and long-time collaborator Nicholas Petricca (of Walk The Moon), and the production value really shows.
The last time Mr. Clegg was on our radar was back in September last year, when he released “Hurricane” – a classic indie-tune with a feel-good beat.
And while “Darker Days” is certainly a massive stylistic shift for the usually-tender singer-songwriter, it’s a daring change that’s poised to pay off.
