Los Angeles singer-songwriter and producer Jane Honor has dropped her newest single, โNothing You Can Do,โ an upbeat and heart-stirring slice of alternative indie pop that reproduces the rush of falling in love. Written at the start of her current relationship, the track bubbles with the joy and vulnerability that come only when you let yourself give in fully.
Right from the get-go, the drums hit with a thumping drive, laying down a heartbeat that keeps the energy pulsing forward. Floating above, the melodic layers shimmer with vintage warmth. Itโs no surprise, Honorโs longtime collaborator, Neil Wogensen, brings live horns, bass, and percussion into the fold, and you can hear how the organic textures make the sound pop with a 60s glow while still sitting comfortably in todayโs indie pop landscape.
Honorโs voice is the undeniable centerpiece here. Thick, tender, and deeply emotional, she sings like she means every word. The softness in her delivery imbues honesty into the voice that makes the love sheโs describing feel immediate and real. When she lets her vocals soar, itโs less about belting and more about opening a window into her heart. The horns swell behind her with vivid bursts of color, with a celebratory spirit, while the bass and drums keep the groove grounded in something earthy and alive.
That mix of analog warmth and modern sheen gives โNothing You Can Doโ a timelessness, which you can imagine spinning on vinyl or queuing up on Spotify playlists. Itโs a taste of her upcoming EP, which promises more reflections on love and life in your early 20s. For now, this single alone is enough to keep listeners hitting repeat.
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Photo credits: Kate Strausman
Review by: Naomi Joan