A strikingly honest and vulnerable piece, ‘The Middle’ is an introspective post-mortem of a painful breakup, an empowering effort to reclaim one’s story and independence. Written by Birmingham-based songstress Chloe Wood, the piece is then performed and arranged by Holly Borlase, Adam Gould and Neva Bevan. Together, the young university students form Chloe Jessica, an eclectic outfit embracing a commercial pop direction with strong eclecticism. ‘The Middle’ is the perfect example of that, a melodic and bittersweet gem with hints of melancholia and country allure.
Overall, we appreciate the ethos behind the record. You see, Chloe Jessica are not hiding behind a pompous façade or complex technical features; simply, they dive headfirst into welcoming and relatable territories, penning an unapologetic and expressive tune bound to appeal to a wide audience out there. Wood’s vocals are the perfect match for such a vibrant song; shifting from gloom to euphoria at a moment’s notice, she appears to be the group’s north star.
Delving deeper into ‘The Middle’, Wood explains: “It is about my past relationship in which I was cheated on after placing so much trust in him and realising that I had glorified him for our entire relationship, and, once this was over, I realised just how much better off I am without him. However, I was still very much hurt by the events, so there is very much an undercurrent of this in the single.”
Recommended! Discover ‘The Middle’ now: