Jess Woodland’s new single High Road reinforces why she’s one of the best discoveries I’ve made this year. Her songwriting is so personal and so deep, yet it still manages to relate in ways that almost feel unreal. That balance between vulnerability and universality is rare, and High Road puts it on full display.
The writing itself is superb, but it’s the way Woodland delivers it that really pulls everything together. Her vocal performance is perfect for the mood of the track, blending effortlessly with the instrumental elements underneath. Every line lands with intention, and the arrangement gives her space to let the emotion breathe without ever drifting into excess.
Woodland stands out not just because of her vocal ability—though that alone would turn heads—but because her songwriting consistently rises above the pack. High Road feels like another step in her becoming a name people talk about with real reverence. If this is the direction she continues in, she won’t be underrated for much longer.