“A Jejune Affair” is an EP that showcases the raw talent and passion of Nick Noon. The artist’s ability to blend nostalgic rock influences with a modern indie vibe makes each ounce and piece on the EP something that’s both tearjerking while also being uplifting. From the radiance and resplendence of “Costumes” through to the more poignant ballad that is the final piece on “Grant Me Speed”, Noon’s powerful voice commands you through each track across the record with such magnetism and verve that you’re never detracted or detached from a single emotion across the short but succinct record.
The EP’s title, “A Jejune Affair,” may be misleading as the tracks are far from being vapid or empty in any which way. There’s a degree of personability to each track, with each being thoughtfully crafted with introspective and relatable lyrics, making for an emotionally resonant listening experience.
Fans of indie rock will particularly enjoy this EP, but its appeal extends beyond just one genre. While being first and foremost a record that’s indie rock at its core, “A Jejune Affair” finds its eclecticism through and through. There’s a grandeur and splendour as “Grant Me Speed” builds, but also a carefree and joyful energy to the mellow and easy-going feels of “When the Chariot Calls”.
Nick Noon is a multi-genre artist, singer, multi-instrumentalist and songwriter, who is making waves in the music industry with his unique style and relatable lyrics. The Nashville, Tennessee-based artist has already gained a lot of attention from reputable publications and has been compared to great workingman poets like Woody Guthrie, Hank Williams, and Bob Dylan. Nick Noon’s music is reminiscent of classic British rock, with influences from The Beatles, Travis, and Oasis. With a larger ideal and goal is to connect intimately with his listeners through vulnerable and personable lyricism, it’s in the real composition and impressiveness of each arrangement that you’re captivated to Noon’s talent.
An indie rock escape that’s well worth your time, “A Jejune Affair” might be short but it’s sufficiently endearing and magnificent across its runtime.