Jody And The Jerms – Divine / Seen It All Before

“Divine” and “Seen It All Before” are the recent singles by Jody And The Jerms, an Oxford-based band. If you paid close attention to our pages, you may stumbled upon “Liberation,” another exceptional song I wrote about earlier this year. If you aren’t familiar with their music, Jody And The Jerms will be right up your alley if you’re into a mesmerizing indie pop sound. “Divine” and “Seen It All Before” serve as a perfect continuation to “Liberation.” However, these tracks also showcase some innovations in writing, composing, producing, etc. Perhaps Jody And The Jerms rely on the fundamentals of indie pop music, but their latest songs also carry some of the finest elements borrowed from other complementary genres. Therefore, don’t be surprised if you stumble upon sonic ingredients taken from indie rock, alternative, psych-pop, and dream pop. You’ll notice how all these additional elements uplift “Divine” and “Seen It All Before” on an entirely new level, while the band remains loyal to the primary sonic direction.

“Divine” immediately overwhelms the listening apparatus with mesmerizing synth leads, heavily distorted chord progressions, warm-sounding basslines, and well-accentuated rhythmic sequences. Every instrumentation plays a significant role in shaping such a magnificent ambiance that will appeal to your ears no matter which music genre you prefer. Jody And The Jerms thoroughly planned the entire structure, so you’ll notice how only the finest qualities of the mentioned genres shine in the mix. Still, the lead and back vocals steal the show here. The way these vocal harmonies emphasize everything the remainder of the band tried to achieve through their instrumentations goes beyond comprehension so many times during this track. “Divine” sounds marvelous from scratch to finish and will represent a treat for indie pop fans and beyond.

“Seen It All Before” leans much more toward indie rock and new wave, with vividly hearable psych-rock, psych-pop, dream-pop, and power pop elements lurking around. The synths once again play a significant role by offering catchy themes, leads, and ambiances, while the semi-distorted chord progressions deliver more than a necessary backdrop. Of course, this number wouldn’t sound so powerful without equally complex, vividly hearable, warm-sounding basslines that provide heaviness, clarity, and depth. The outstanding drumming performance keeps the remainder of the instrumentations in line with energetic rhythmic sequences, breaks, and fills. Once again, Jody’s marvelous vocal performance is the centerpiece of this composition, while Salma’s support uplifts and decorates particular segments. The entire band operates like an unstoppable sonic machinery, ready to deliver a cleverly arranged musical experience.

The band considered even the tiniest details while assembling these songs, and you’ll hear how both songs shine with many complex instrumental layers and sonic maneuvers. This multilayered experience will undoubtedly appeal to those listeners looking for more than just plain indie pop music. Still, “Divine” and “Seen It All Before” are also easy-listening numbers, suitable for anyone into skillfully written, composed, recorded, and produced indie songs. The singles are available on all streaming services.