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Memory Spells ‘This Is What It Feels Like’ Is A Language of Nearness
- Melodrift Team
- May 11
- 2 min read
In an age where collaboration is often synonymous with immediacy, This Is What It Feels Like proposes an alternative: that distance can foster a deeper, more deliberate form of connection. Whitlock and Bauer develop a shared language not despite their separation, but because of it.
The album’s sound is characterized by a careful balance between intimacy and expansiveness. Synths and guitars interact in ways that feel conversational rather than hierarchical, each element contributing to a sense of collective expression. The result is a soundscape that feels both cohesive and dynamic.
Whitlock’s vocals are integral to this dynamic. Her delivery is marked by a subtle expressiveness that resists easy categorization. She conveys emotion not through grand gestures, but through nuance—small shifts in tone that carry significant weight.
The songwriting reflects a similar attention to detail. Tracks like “Do You Think of It Sometimes?” explore the quiet uncertainties of memory, while “All I See Is You” delves into the intensity of focused affection. These are songs that prioritize emotional authenticity over narrative clarity.
“Bloom” stands as a testament to the album’s commitment to patience. Its gradual unfolding allows the listener to fully inhabit its emotional space, creating a sense of immersion that feels both calming and transformative. It is a highlight that encapsulates the album’s strengths.
Ending with “You Tell Me,” the record leaves a lingering impression of openness. It does not seek to define its emotions, but to explore them. In doing so, This Is What It Feels Like establishes itself as a work of quiet depth—a testament to the power of connection, however it is formed.
"This album is a rare kind of intimacy, crafted across miles yet brimming with closeness. Memory Spells and Jordan Whitlock have captured the moments between longing and connection, creating a sound that feels like a conversation you can’t forget. This Is What It Feels Like isn’t just a collection of songs, it’s a shared space where distance becomes part of the music, and collaboration transforms into something deeply personal,” notes music publicist Danielle Holian, Decent Music PR.
