Jordan Seven’s New Single “Everybody Bleeds”

Jordan Seven’s new single is Everybody Bleeds, soon to be featured on his upcoming rock album Mercury. The song is raw, stripped down, and unapologetically soft rock – reminiscent of acts like The Wallflowers, Duncan Sheikh, and other musical acts that defined the popular soundscape of the noughties. Seven doesn’t seem scared of being accused of blatant nostalgia, Everybody Bleeds has the kind of caustic crooning and electric guitar strumming one wouldn’t hear on a typical Billboard Top 40s hit. In lieu of excessively catchy hooks and thumping beats, Seven seems intent on providing an almost elegant showmanship of musical storytelling, the song depicting a heart-wrenching narrative with evocative word choice never bordering on the verbose.

That kind of depth clearly isn’t just an artistic inclination, but a deliberate creative choice on Seven’s part. “I feel that many people yearn for more engaging and thoughtful music. I try to write songs that are catchy and enjoyable, but which offer something more meaningful for those who want to delve deeper,” he has been quoted to say. “People can get caught up in their fears and frustrations, and lose sight of the precious things that make life worth living. My songs are a gentle reminder to stay connected to what truly matters. No matter what your system of beliefs, it’s crucial to find a foundation that motivates you to strive for your higher nature.”

Indie Music Discovery describes Seven as a genuine master of the craft. “Seven’s influences are clear but never overpowering. The energy of Led Zeppelin informs the guitar work, the reinvention and theatricality of David Bowie is echoed in the vocal delivery and dynamics, while Cheap Trick’s melodic hooks and sense of fun appear in lighter, uplifting moments,” Leslie Sherman writes. “Even Pink Floyd’s introspective qualities can be felt in the way certain passages unfold, building tension before releasing it with satisfying musical resolution…His backstory adds context to the artistry.

Raised in suburban Long Island, Seven found few peers who shared his creative spark, leading him to immerse himself in music and vinyl records, honing his craft in garage bands and performing in cover ensembles. These years sharpened both his technical skill and stage presence, allowing him to bring a confident, engaging persona to his original compositions.”

If Everybody Bleeds is any indicator, Mercury is proving to be worth the wait. Seven’s previous work was impressive, if semi-workmanlike and something resembling an incredibly assured, public creative exercise. Everybody Bleeds is where it feels like Seven truly is coming into his own, the sound and lyrics not recalling anything other than in style. There are many accomplished and sophisticated musical acts having their day in court given the access to technology, merit coming back into the equation. Seven proves he isn’t just a capable addition to those acts, but a singular voice with the opportunity to carve his own, niche path. If his previous work is any indication, what makes tracks like Everybody Bleeds fun is you realize no matter how definitive certain things are, Seven is still just getting started…

Nicole Killian