Self-categorized as an indie jazz/indie pop artist, Arizona-born singer-songwriter Jordan Gruver released her debut album Until I’m Old News almost a year ago.
The self-recorded, independently produced album, recorded live at Rancho de la Luna Studios in Joshua Tree, draws inspiration from artists like Norah Jones and Lizzy McAlpine. Jordan set out to capture the raw energy of the moment, recording ten songs in four days, all of which were tracked live in the room with her band.
The album, co-produced with Grant Walker and Chase Miller captures the essence of Jordan’s early twenties—a stretch of growth, self-questioning, and learning to move through uncertainty. For her, it marks a season of becoming—figuring out who she wants to be and what it means to live fully in the in-between. It’s a thoughtful, genre-blending journey that invites listeners to follow along from start to finish, embracing the beauty and mess of it all.
In recent months, Jordan teamed up with her friend and creative collaborator Sarah Rooney to bring two songs from the album to life visually: “Ask Me To” and “Glowing Grey.”
“Jordan and I met one fateful night in the pit of a Khruangbin show at The Rady Shell in San Diego,” says Sarah. “We were both visiting from LA. Her friends mentioned she was a musician and had a show coming up back home, so I went. The moment I saw her perform, I knew I wanted to make a music video for her.”
Describing the two tracks as yin and yang, Sarah, the director and producer of both music videos approached the visuals with that contrast in mind. “Ask Me To” plays with light and shadow, while “Glowing Grey” dives into darkness and reflects light. Together, they form a complete picture, opposite but connected. Sarah, aimed to capture that balance while staying rooted in real, natural environments, mirroring Jordan’s DIY spirit and hands-on approach to music making.
Watch Ask Me To:
Watch Glowing Grey:
Until I’m Old News is streaming on Spotify. You can follow Jordan on Instagram and YouTube and can catch her regularly gigging around LA, a continued source of inspiration for her since moving six years ago. You can catch her at The Hotel Cafe on Friday, June 20th at 7 pm.
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Jordan Gruver is an Arizona-born singer songwriter currently based in Los Angeles. Her music fuses dynamic yet familiar melodies set to a musical convergence of folk, pop, and jazz. Jordan’s warm, soulful vocals and delicate lyrical storytelling pair with playful piano melodies to create a uniquely authentic sound that makes you feel a sense of home. Jordan’s debut album, Until I’m Old News, was released in July 2024. She is currently working on her next EP.
