A Quick Chat with Jordz
First things first: for readers discovering Jordz for the first time, introduce yourself and tell us how you got into music.
Jordz here! I’m a music producer, vocalist and DJ based in Naarm (Melbourne), Australia. I’ve loved music for my entire life, and have spent one third of it making music and DJing across the country - from the Australian Open, to Ability Fest, to supporting artists including RÜFÜS DU SOL, Sultan + Shepard and Le Youth.
You've just released 'Little Thing'. How does it feel to finally have this one out in the world?
It feels SO good! Little Thing is an incredible representation of my sound, the energy, and the vulnerability I love to put out to the world. We really captured my essence in the studio, and you can hear that through the vocals, lyrics, and instrumentation - there’s a bit of tension, plenty of pumping energy, and all the feels.
You worked with Alice Ivy on the production. What was that collaboration like, and what did she bring into the track that surprised you?
Collaborating with Alice Ivy was so, so enriching. We entered the studio with a vocal and instrumental idea, and I ended up scrapping the original vocal idea completely, as I had come up with the foundational lyrics and melody for Little Thing which felt completely right to continue with. Alice Ivy worked with my ideas to create something that truly represents my sounds, and provided a space where I could be vulnerable and where we could explore those ideas deeper!
'Little Thing' feels like a song made for that moment when someone catches your eye on the dance-floor. Would you love knowing your music might be soundtracking that moment for people?
YES!!! Little Thing is absolutely about those first moments and feelings of butterflies, and the thoughts that continue to loop in your mind as your crush is growing. Maybe ‘Little Thing’ is the good luck charm you need for your next date?!
Is the dance-floor actually one of the best places to fall in love, or is that just a romantic idea we all like to believe?
I’m not cupid so I can’t completely say, but the dance floor is a pretty great place to connect - whether that be to deepen your connection with your friends, or your lovers. I’ve seen plenty of people connect throughout a night of dancing - it’s one of my favourite things to spot while I’m on the decks; it’s what music is all about.
You've supported RÜFÜS DU SOL, whose music sits in that same emotional electronic space. What did you take away from that experience, both as a performer and as a producer?
Performing at RÜFÜS DU SOL was an incredible experience and one I’ll never forget. As an artist, it’s so lovely to see people come together and celebrate music in the ways we do, from smaller intimate shows, to bigger events like The Wool Store. From my lens as a producer and performer, getting to play music that I truly connect with (especially my own songs, as they are completely me) is soul-warmingly rewarding.
If someone asked you to introduce them to electronic music using just three songs, what would you play?
If you’re yet to explore the realm of emotional electronic music, this is what I would play you:
‘Wreckage’ by Gorgon City & Julia Church - a breakbeat, feel-good dance piece that builds a beautiful story through the lyrics and evokes emotions instrumentally. I am very inspired by Julia Church!
‘Leave The Light On’ by Genix & Zashanell - a heavier, high-energy track that opens up the floor to feel through the vocals and drums/bass.
‘Best Friend (Never Let Me Down)’ by Boiler - on the chiller side of progressive house, this song is catchy and repetitive, but is quite floaty - it puts you in a realm to feel the feels.