Music by Jeremy set to release new record

Based in Banbury in the UK, singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Jeremy has always viewed music through a lens of curiosity that comes from years spent listening, writing and gathering ideas. Working under the moniker Music by Jeremy, he draws inspiration from the classic songwriting traditions of John Lennon, Bob Dylan, Randy Newman and David Bowie, blending those influences while developing an original sonic vision of his own.

Created entirely independently from his home studio, his debut A Well Worn Path arrives as an expansive album spanning 24 original tracks, but its story began with a much smaller idea. While there’s something truly impressive about the scale of the release, the songs were initially written for a collaboration that never came to fruition. Not letting the material disappear, Jeremy found himself increasingly unable to ignore it and the answer was to build the band himself.

The decision opened the door to a remarkably personal way of working and beginning with his old Faith acoustic and using Ableton to arrange the material, Jeremy plays all the guitars and fretless bass across the record. For the remaining parts, he turned to cutting edge production technology, training vocal models with his own voice and directing them through his own performances. The technology is therefore not presented as a gimmick or substitute for creativity, it becomes an extension of Jeremy’s ability to realise the music he hears in his head.

Working without the practical complications of assembling a physical band gave him the freedom to approach the songs differently, moving away from the demands of simply performing and towards something more honest. Such honesty is crucial to A Well Worn Path and within its unconventional production process sits a profoundly human record that’s able to confront difficult subjects with care. Grief, dependency and moral failure occupy the same world as humour, curiosity and an enduring sense of wonder.

Across its 24 tracks, A Well Worn Path travels through acoustic folk, soul, post punk, synth pop, blues and gospel, with Jeremy’s lyrical voice providing the connective thread throughout. By not restricting the album to one sonic identity, the variety becomes part of its character, reflecting the diversity of ideas contained within the project. The first chapter, Scenes from a Well Worn Path (Side One), arrived last month, beginning a four-part release schedule running from August through November. Now Jeremy is preparing the second instalment, Scenes from a Well Worn Path (Side Two), bringing another six tracks into an increasingly expansive artistic statement.

Side Two continues the record’s movement through pain, grief, joy and fear, but there’s also a sense of exhilaration running through the project, framing the feeling of someone fully engaged with the possibilities of a fulfilled life. Opening with “Do Birds Sing the News,” the release starts off with bright acoustic guitar tones while the soft taps of drums and soulful vocalisations combine to craft a delicate folk pop outing designed to provoke deeper thought and encourage listeners to pause and consider the way they live.

“So Cold” glides with gentle guitar and airy instrumental textures while hushed vocals flow above to craft an intimate listening experience. With “Moving On,” the flutter of breezy guitar and patter of percussion crafts a playful scene that glides with intricate vocal performance, resulting in a buoyant jam that’s instantly memorable and brimming with stunning instrumental flourishes. “4 O’Clock Train” forms with lively guitar strums and clapped percussive elements while expressive vocals carry energising melodies above while leaning into an art rock soundscape. “No 9” rolls with punchy drums and grooving guitar rhythms capped by slick vocals spinning infectious hooks via commanding delivery, laying down an enthralling pop rock anthem.

Closing the release with “Idonella Sakaiensis,” Jeremy presents a moving folk sound to conclude Scenes from a Well Worn Path (Side Two) with a tender sound of alluring vocals and heartfelt lyrics. Side Two represents the second quarter of a fully realised work, with Sides Three and Four scheduled for release on 25th October and 25th November. What started as a collection of songs penned for a collaboration that never happened has instead bloomed into something more personal, offering a musical document shaped by independence, experimentation and an openness to the complicated realities of being human.