Nightmare is a track that really stands out for you - what was the inspiration behind it?
I wrote Nightmare when I was feeling a bit uncertain about my future and the pressure that comes with making those decisions. It explores how overthinking can cloud your mindset, leaving you doubting even the choices that initially felt right.

How did the writing and production process for Nightmare differ from your previous releases?
It started with me playing around on my guitar and singing in my bedroom, but I didn’t have a clear production vision. On the way to the studio, I was listening to ’93 til Infinity on Spotify and realised how well it complemented Nightmare. My producer Richy loved the hip-hop-inspired direction, and it took off from there.

You’ve mentioned stepping away from dance music to explore your own sound - does Nightmare feel like a defining moment in that transition?
Definitely. With its hip-hop influences, Nightmare is unlike anything I’ve done before. It feels like a solid step in the direction I want to take.

What was the most unexpected part of creating this track?
The ’93 til Infinity connection. I hadn’t envisioned the production beyond the acoustic version, so it felt serendipitous when it worked so seamlessly.

If you could have any artist remix Nightmare, who would it be?
South Star.

Which artist/artists can you not get enough of right now?
Beach House.

What’s next for Jess Ball?
There’s so much more coming, including a new EP soon. Stay tuned and keep streaming!
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