New Jersey-based Lindsay Jordan’s latest single, “Trace the Moon,” is a deeply personal alt-rock track that shines with a poetic elegance and haunting beauty.
Released ahead of her upcoming EP of the same name, this track represents the very best of the alt-rock genre with its powerful vocals and instrumentation.
The opening verse is characteristic of Lindsay’s emotionally vulnerable and honest songwriting style, diving right into her feelings of anxiety and reliance on another for support.
My mind never slows down
it’s always awake
So what if I use just to be ok
And what if every second without you’s
A waste of time
Maybe I use it for peace of mind
Jordan confronts the emotional strain of overthinking with a disarmingly honest confession that sets the tone for a song steeped in self-reflection.
What we like about Lindsay’s writing is that she never shies away from tackling troubling, and even dark, themes in her work. The second verse does exactly this, kicking off with a powerful metaphor of how trauma can mature a child beyond her years.
I told you a story of a little girl
Searching to find a friend in this world
She was 30 years old the day she was born
But she’s picking up confidence every day
Finally learning to be ok
She puts down the gun writes a song
As the story unfolds, Jordan reveals that she was not static in her suffering. The girl puts down her gun, rejecting her thoughts of self-harm and signalling a turn toward healing through creativity and self-acceptance.
– https://skopemag.com/2025/05/11/lindsay-jordan-releases-dreamy-new-single-trace-the-moon
Built around glistening guitars and gently pulsing percussion, “Trace the Moon” feels like a slow-motion dream that is soft, hypnotic, and emotionally immersive. Jordan’s voice is fragile yet resolute, perfectly balancing vulnerability with strength.
The chorus, with its recurring question: “What if we just never leave? / Stay until the moon falls asleep” is where the emotional and sonic dreaminess converge. The moon becomes a symbol of her desire for a permanence and comfort in an emotional connection.
“Trace the Moon” is no simple story, it invites listeners into a shared emotional space, where healing and hope are paramount. Jordan’s songwriting is not afraid to dwell in discomfort, but it always gestures toward the possibility of love that accepts without demanding change.
After listening to this single, it’s clear that Lindsay is shaping up to be a vital voice in indie music; someone capable of turning personal pain into something transcendent. We can’t wait to see what she’ll share with us next on her upcoming 4-track EP.
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