- Words Notion Staff
New Zealand singer-songwriter Jesse Will returns with ‘Puddles’, a stirring, piano-driven exploration of healing and impermanence.
Following the haunting elegance of Hold My Skin, Jesse Will emerges once again with ‘Puddles’, an emotionally rich and cinematic offering that stands as one of his most poignant releases to date. Produced by James Kenosha (Birdy, Rhodes), the single marries tender lyricism with sweeping instrumentation, underpinned by a stormy emotional undercurrent.
Opening with Jesse’s unfiltered and aching signature vocals, the track builds gradually from a solitary piano line into a thunderous crescendo, echoing the tumultuous journey of recovery it depicts. “’Puddles’ is about surrendering and accepting impermanence,” he shares, referencing the water cycle as a metaphor for renewal. This metaphor is brought to life in the track’s ebb and flow, where moments of stillness give way to explosive, raw vulnerability.
Having previously captured global attention with a viral cover of ‘Shake It Off’ that earned the nod from Taylor Swift herself, Jesse continues to solidify his place in the singer-songwriter canon. With comparisons to the likes of Damien Rice and Jeff Buckley, ‘Puddles’ proves that Jesse’s rise is seemingly inevitable. With his third studio project on the horizon, the single marks a powerful chapter in Jesse Will’s evolution: bold, bruised, and beautifully human.