“Higher” is the kind of song that doesn’t just arrive — it hovers, lingers, and gradually reveals itself. Memory Spells’ lush production creates a gauzy, ethereal landscape, punctuated by minimalist guitar and faintly retro drum machines. Jordan Whitlock’s voice, fragile yet unwavering, threads through this space like a whisper, carrying both warmth and a sense of distance.
The track’s strength lies in its careful tension. There’s a push and pull between openness and intimacy: the soundscape feels wide and cinematic, but Whitlock’s delivery keeps it grounded in personal experience. Themes of longing, reflection, and connection emerge organically, without the need for overt exposition.
Instrumentally, the song thrives in restraint. Each element has room to breathe, whether it’s the airy synths shimmering at the edges or the strings that swell in gentle surges. It’s a delicate balance — too much of any layer would ruin the fragile atmosphere — yet here it feels natural, even effortless.
“Higher” signals that This Is What It Feels Like may be less about hits and more about moments — intimate, cinematic, and deeply resonant. It’s a track that rewards careful listening, one that asks you to lean in, reflect, and savor the emotional and sonic textures memory and music can create together.
“This project began as an exchange of demos and became a deeply personal dialogue. Here’s a sense of longing and possibility in every track, songs about connection, vulnerability, and hope,” says Jordan Whitlock.