New music video from Bombardier Jones

Baltimore-based artist Bombardier Jones is the musical moniker of singer-songwriter and producer Ian Jones who’s been a distinct voice in the music scene since his debut in the indie rock-heavy 90s. With a sound that pairs British psychedelia and post punk influences, Bombardier Jones has crafted a sound that’s unmistakably his own.

His early offerings, including the raw and self-produced “This is the King of Suck” and “Dustbowl,” showcased his DIY punk ethic and penchant for creating music that connects powerfully with its listeners. Over the years, Bombardier Jones has continued to evolve, but his music has always retained a core of rebellious energy and a refusal to succumb to the darkness that so often pervades our world. His 2020 album Dare To Hope exemplifies this ethos, moving between genres from Kinks-esque psych rock to cosmic country and from horn-laden twang to mellow earworms.

This album is a marked shift in tone from his 2015 release Can’t Conquer Me, offering a message of uplifting hope and resilience in the face of adversity. The songs on Dare To Hope are a call to arms against anxiety and despair, urging listeners to “Breathe, dance, play, raise hell—shake your blues away,” as Bombardier Jones himself puts it.

One of the standout tracks from Dare To Hope is the single “Let The Light Shine,” a song that perfectly distils the album’s message of positivity and defiance. “Let The Light Shine” is designed to lift spirits and get listeners moving via a blend of pop-focused soul and a lively chorus that sticks with you long after the song ends. It’s a feel-good anthem that radiates joy and optimism, reminding listeners of the power of music to uplift and inspire.

The track is a real melting pot of influences; a vibrant fusion of R&B, folk, country, new wave and psychedelic music, with Bombardier Jones’s unique style and rich vocal performance tying it all together. It’s a superb showcase of his versatility as a musician and his ability to craft songs that are at once personal and relatable. With contributions from renowned session musicians like Kevin Barry of Jackson Browne’s band, Jon Carroll of Dixie Chicks fame and legendary Fairport Convention drummer Dave Mattacks, they create a sound that’s rich, textured and utterly compelling.

To complement the song, Bombardier Jones released an animated music video that’s just as colourful and uplifting as the song itself. Directed by Bombardier Jones’s brother, former Disney feature film animator Michael Cadwallader Jones, the video is bursting with bright hues, rainbows and whimsical imagery to offer the perfect accompaniment to the charming sound of “Let The Light Shine.”

Watch the music video for Let The Light Shine below