Melbourne-based Australian singer-songwriter Jess Ball looks back on the moments that shaped her with her latest release, “Lost On Me,” a reflective indie-pop song about childhood memories, the people we carry with us, and the excitement of moving into a new chapter.
The song takes a bittersweet look at growing up and recognising that some of the places, people and experiences that once felt permanent eventually become memories. Rather than dwelling on what has passed, Jess Ball chooses to celebrate those moments for what they were and the lasting impact they continue to have.
“Lost On Me” is ultimately about appreciating the past while remaining open to what comes next. The song acknowledges that change can sometimes be difficult, especially when it means leaving familiar chapters behind, but there is also something beautiful about knowing those experiences helped shape the person you have become.
That sense of reflection fits naturally into Jess Ball’s evolving musical identity. Her sound brings together elements of pop, indie rock and hip-hop, creating a distinctive approach to indie pop. Her influences include Cigarettes After Sex, Olivia Dean and Massive Attack, helping shape the atmospheric and emotionally driven character of her music.
Jess’ relationship with music began at just 11 years old in 2009, setting her on a journey that would eventually take her from writing and performing to building an international audience. One of the major milestones in that journey came in 2020 with “I Found You (Neptune),” her collaboration with EDX.
The track became a significant breakthrough, reaching No. 1 on the Future House Beatport charts and No. 38 on SiriusXM’s Electro top songs of the year. It has since accumulated more than 20 million streams, further establishing Jess as an artist capable of connecting with listeners beyond her home country.
Away from the numbers, Jess has continued to develop a loyal social media following through her original music, covers, and live performances. Those connections with listeners have become an important part of her story as she continues to evolve creatively.
“Lost On Me” arrives as another step in that evolution, offering a more personal reflection on where she has come from and the memories that remain part of her identity. The song reminds us that moving forward does not mean leaving everything behind. The people and places that shaped us can continue to live within us, even as life takes us somewhere new.
With “Lost On Me,” Jess Ball turns nostalgia into something hopeful. It is a celebration of memories, an acknowledgement of change, and a reminder that every chapter, even the ones that have ended, can leave something meaningful behind.
